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Bachelor of Arts in International Development

Bachelor of Arts in International Development

Bachelor of Arts in International Development

Bachelor of Arts in International Development

The Bachelor of Arts in International Development program provides the students with the necessary knowledge and skills in international development studies and business and project development. It enables them to examine current development practices, issues, and trends and to come up with policy recommendations for national and international governmental and non-governmental organizations. The program trains the students to become proficient national and international development practitioners.

Program Goals

Program Goals

  • Analyze the multi-dimensional characteristics of development that are prevalent in many least-developing and developing countries in the world.

  • Recommend solutions to the development-related problems and issues confronting the local, national, and international community.

  • Evaluate existing theoretical frameworks and formulate new ones in analyzing emerging local and international development-related phenomena.

  • Collaborate with state and non-governmental organizations in communicating and promulgating development plans, policies and programs for societal transformation and progress.

  • Design and apply development programs and projects that are responsive to current local, national and global needs

Program Curriculum

  • English for Purposive Communication

  • Diskurso sa Filipino

  • Mga Babasahin Hinggil sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

  • Philippine Indigenous Communities

  • Critical Thinking

  • Our Christian Faith & Lasallian Identity

  • Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 1 (Movement Competency Training)

  • Towards One Goal: Social Transformation

  • Student Engagement Program (0 unit)

  • Environmental Science

  • Understanding the Self

  • Mathematics in the Modern World

  • Ang Buhay at mga Akda ni Rizal

  • World Geography

  • Christian Discipleship in the Modern World

  • Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2 (Exercise‑Based Fitness Activities)

  • Community Service by Focus Programs (HELPS)

  • Ethics

  • Science, Technology and Society

  • The Contemporary World

  • Socio‑Anthropology

  • International Development Theories

  • Asian Development Experience

  • Development Communication

  • Christian Commitment in Contemporary Society

  • Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 3 (Individual–Dual Sports/Dance)

  • Art Appreciation

  • Peace Studies

  • Development Economics

  • Latin American Studies

  • International Organizations

  • International Law

  • Basic French

  • The Catholic Social Teaching and Our Social Responsibility

  • Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 4 (Team Sports)

  • Justice and Inclusion

  • European Studies

  • Public Economics

  • International Relations

  • Development Planning & Management

  • Entrepreneurship and Development

  • Statistics for Social Science

  • Intermediate French

  • Technical Writing

  • Strategic Management

  • African Studies

  • Geo Politics and Development

  • Development Research 1

  • Sustainable Development

  • Classic Literatures of the World

  • Advance French

  • English in the Workplace

  • Development Research 2

  • International Political Economy

  • International Economy and Business

  • International Development Trends

  • Superior French

  • Local/International Internship Program

Career Options

  • International Organizations & NGOs
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Corporate & Private Sector
  • Program Officer in regional bodies

Career Pathways

(Local and international NGOs, UN agencies, international networks)

  • Development Program Officer
  • Humanitarian Response Associate
  • Grants and Fundraising Officer
  • Project Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
  • Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Project Staff

(LGUs, national development planning agencies, sectoral offices)

  • Community Development Officer
  • Social Welfare Assistant
  • Sustainable Development Planning Officer
  • Research & Policy Assistant
  • Environmental Planning Support Staff

(Support roles in international cooperation and development aid)

  • International Development Assistant
  • Foreign Aid Program Coordinator
  • Migration & Development Worker
  • Human Rights and Peace-Building Support Staff
  • CSR Program Officer
  • Sustainability Analyst
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Support Staff
  • Stakeholder Relations Coordinator
  • Development Research Assistant
  • Data and Policy Researcher
  • Social Impact Analyst
  • Future path to teaching and graduate studies

Faculty Profile

 

Name

Academic Qualifications

LinkedIn Profile

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate Degree

Doctoral Degree

Aguilar, Ma. Virginia G. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Sociology XavierMaster Of Health Social SciencePh.D. Sociologyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-virginia-aguilar-a673a3235/
Atienza, Jesse L.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Public AdministrationDoctor of Public Administrationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-atienza-93a45a3b0/
Calairo, Emmanuel F. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMAE Social SciencePh.D. History 
Cruz, Josephine L.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Teaching Social Sciences  
Estrada, Rafael Julius D.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Public AdministrationDoctor of Public Administration UP-NCPAGhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-julius-estrada-5051b33b2/
Iya, Palmo R. Ph.D.Bachelor of Secondary Education Social ScienceMA Teaching HistoryPh.D. Historyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/palmo-iya-16abbb3ab
Lineses, Edwin F. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Political Science AuraMA Public Administration/ManagementPh.D. Anthropology and Sociology of Educationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-f-lineses-317a893b0/
Lleno, Chealyn J.Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsMA Development Economics  
Lubang, Jeffrey A. Ph.D.Bachelor of Science in Foreign ServiceMA Art HistoryPh.D. in Applied Cosmic Anthropologyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-lubang-235519186/
Maldo, Dennis B.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Political SciencePh.D. Political Sciencehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-maldo-41a6693b1/
Mallari, Jan Phillip D. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in SociologyMA Devt. StudiesPh.D. Devt. Studieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-phillip-mallari-371b80323
Medina, Jesus A. Ph.D.BA MarketingMA Teaching Social SciencesPh.D. Historyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-medina-255a393b0/
Mujal, Rhuda M.AB History St. Anthony'sMA in Education Major in Social StudiesPh.D. in Applied Cosmic Anthropologyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rhuda-mujal-694a2a3b0/
Rocina, Jose Aims R. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Univerity ofMA Political SciencePh.D. Political Sciencehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-rocina-770299141?trk=contact-info
Sarno, Heidi B.Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationMA Araling Pilipino  
Aquino, Judea Arthuree B.Bachelor of Secondary Education major in EnglishMA in Social Sciences www.linkedin.com/in/judea-arthuree-aquino-a3a929229
Aznar, Elaine V.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMaster of Arts in Political Science with specialization in Comparative Politics https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-aznar/
Atty. Cajote, Donna Maria T.BS Computer Science Regis MarieBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor  
Atty. De Guzman, Peter Raymund L.Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy and Minor in PsychologyBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-raymund-de-guzman-463668268
Dominguez, Sarah C.Bachelor of Arts major in SociologyMS in Management major in Devt. Management https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-dominguez-7a508964/
Durias, Tom N. Ph.D.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Political Science MLQUPh.D. Public Administration Ph.D. Educt'l. Management 
Atty. Eleria, Elmer D.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor  
Esternon, Bernard F.BSE in HistoryMA https://ph.linkedin.com/in/bernard-esternon-84b214109
Estrañero, Jumel G.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Social Sciences . Juris Doctor https://ph.linkedin.com/in/jumel-g-estra%C3%B1ero-aab634217
Gamo, Marina D.Bachelor of Science in Social WorkMaster of Science in SociologyDoctor of Philosophy in Development Studieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-gamo-7b8362280/details/experience/
Garcia, Aquino I.BSE HistoryMA Social SciencesPh.D. Honoris Causa Educational Leadership and Good Governance 
Garcia, Manolito C.Bachelor of TechnologyMA in Divinity major in Biblical Studies http://www.linkedin.com/in/mhanny-garcia-135028b3
Gerodiaz, Jannell C.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMaster of Laws  
Gordovez, Ernesto Stephen C.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMA Political Science https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernesto-stephen-gordovez-880006382
Gumiran, Allen Casey S.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceM.A. https://ph.linkedin.com/in/allen-casey-severino-gumiran-88803a159
Atty. Isma, Jennifer Mae A.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceJuris Doctor  
Atty. Leaban, Aimee Jean P.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor  
Llabres, Jessa Mae L.Bachelor of Arts in Development StudiesMSc International Business and Diplomacy www.linkedin.com/in/jessamaellabres
Atty. Lopez, Joshua Reed C.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-reed-lopez-238046190
Maceda, Michael John SBachelor of Arts in PhilosophyMaster of Arts in Development Policy https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-maceda-495659193/
Mandigma, Veronica Therese V.Bachelor of Arts in Public AdministrationMA Public Administration https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicamandigma
Pami, Dominic L.Bachelor of Arts in Classical PhilosophyBachelor of Laws https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-pami-198b463b2
Regis, Marnon L.Bachelor of Arts in TheologyMA in Pastoral MinistryPh.D. in Applied Cosmic Anthropologyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marnon-regis-97bba53b1
Rocela, Michele M.AB Political ScienceMADoctor in Public Administration PUP Manila 
Sadol, Helen Grace C.AB Political ScienceMA Political SciencePh.D. Political Science 
Salazar, Joel D.BS in Commerce Major in Mngt. ImusMA in EducationDoctor of Education in Education Leadership 
Atty. Saquilayan, Fatima J.Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor https://www.linkedin.com/in/atty-fatima-saquilayan-chrp-crsp-arb-so2-9306292b3?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

 

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Room 207, Julian Felipe Hall, De La Salle University Dasmariñas,

Brgy. Fatima 1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines, 4115 

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clacsecretary@dlsud.edu.ph
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Cavite Line: +63 (46) 481.1900

Manila Line: +63 (2) 8779.5180

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