Republic of the Philippines Office of the President COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION HEDC Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER No. Series of 2014 SUBJECT: POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY & DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIOLOGY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwi se known as the Higher Education Act of 1994, in pursuance of an outcomes-based quality assurance system as advocated under CMO 46 s. 2012, and by virtue of Commission en banc Resolution No. dated the following policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) are hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission. ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION Section 1 Rationale Based on the Guidelines for the Implementation of CMO 46 s 2012, this PSG implements the shift to learning competency-based standards/ outcomesbased education. It specifies the core competencies expected of MA/PhD Sociology graduates regardless of the type of HEI they graduate from. However, in recognition of the spirit of outcomes-based education and... of the typology of HEIs, this PSG also provides ample space for HEIs to innovate in the curriculum in line with the assessment of how best to achieve learning outcomes in their particular contexts and their respective missions... ARTICLE II AUTHORITY TO OPERATE Sec. 2 Government Recognition All private higher education institutions (PHEIs) intending to offer MA/PhD Sociology must first secure proper authority from the Commission in accordance with these PSGs. All PHEIs with an existing MA/PhD Sociology program are required to shift to an outcomes-based approach based on these PSGs and must secure approval for such a shift. State universities and colleges (SUCs), and local colleges and universities should likewise strictly adhere to the provisions in these policies and standards. 1
ARTICLE III GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 3 The Articles that follow give minimum standards and other requirements and prescriptions. The minimum standards are expressed as a minimum set of desired program outcomes which are given in Article IV Section 6. The Technical Committee designed a curriculum to attain such outcomes. This curriculum is shown in Article V Section 8 as a sample curriculum. The number of units of this curriculum is here prescribed as the minimum unit requirement pursuant to Section 13 of RA 7722. In designing the curriculum the Technical Committee for Sociology employed a curriculum map which is shown in Article V Section 9 as a sample curriculum map. Using a learner-centered/outcomes-based approach the Technical Committee for Sociology also determined appropriate curriculum delivery methods shown in Article V Section 10. The sample course syllabi given in Article V Section 11 show some of these methods. Based on the curriculum and the means of its delivery, the Technical Committee for Sociology determined the physical resource requirements for the library, laboratories and other facilities and the human resource requirements in terms of administration and faculty (see Article VI). Sec. 4 The HEIs are allowed to design curricula suited to their own contexts and missions provided that they can demonstrate that the same leads to the attainment of the required minimum set of outcomes, albeit by a different route. In the same vein, they have latitude in terms of curriculum delivery and in terms of specification and deployment of human and physical resources as long as they can show that the attainment of the program outcomes and satisfaction of program educational objectives can be assured by the alternative means they propose. The HEIs can use the CHED Implementation Handbook for Outcomes- Based Education (OBE) and the Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA) as a guide in making their submissions for Sections 16, 17 and 18 of Article VII. These PSGs are based on the existing 10-year basic education system and on the existing GE program. They reflect the reform towards outcomesbased education but not the K12 Reform. The latter shall be addressed subsequently. 2
ARTICLE IV PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS Sec. 5 Program Description 5.1 Degree Names. The degree names shall be: a) Master s Program: Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Socio) b) Doctoral Program: Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (PhD Socio) 5.2 Nature of the Field of Study. Sociology is the systematic study of social life, groups, societies, world systems, and virtual communities. As an academic discipline, Sociology focuses on the interplay between social structures and human agency. 5.3 Program Goals. These programs aim to give graduate students intensive training in sociological theories or perspectives and research methodologies in diverse areas of concern. 5.4 Specific Professions/Careers/Occupation or Trades that Graduates of these Programs May Go Into. Graduates of MA Socio and PhD Socio programs could engage in teaching, research, and other academic work, policymaking, advocacy, and development work in various settings. Those who complete the PhD program are expected to take leading positions in these areas. Sec. 6 Program Outcomes The minimum standards for the MA/PhD in Sociology program are expressed in the following set of learning outcomes: 6.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools a) The ability to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor) b) the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino c) The ability to work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor) d) A recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility e) An appreciation of Filipino historical and cultural heritage (based on RA 7722) 3
6.2 Common to the Social Sciences and Communication Graduates of the Social Sciences and Communication programs are able to: a) Understand and apply social science concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues; b) Design and execute social research using appropriate approaches and methods; and c) Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of social sciences and communication. 6.3 Specific to Sociology Upon graduation, students must have the requisite advanced knowledge and skills in Sociology and are thus able to: a) Explain and apply concepts, theories, and methods to the analysis of social problems and issues; b) Apply research skills and capabilities; c) Conceptualize, design, assess, and implement programs and projects in academic, government, corporate, development, and other settings; d) Analyze and address social problems and issues; e) Produce and disseminate sociological knowledge; and f) Follow the highest professional and ethical standards of practice in Sociology and the social sciences. All core and elective courses should seek to integrate modules that will help achieve aforementioned outcomes (Refer to Section 10 Sample Curriculum Map, which shows how core and elective/cognate courses relate to these outcomes). 6.4 Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO 46 s 2012: For professional institutions: a service orientation in one s profession For colleges: an ability to participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves For universities: an ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects Graduates of State Universities and Colleges must, in addition, have the competencies to support national, regional and local development plans. (RA 7722) A PHEI, at its option, may adopt mission-related program outcomes that are not included in the minimum set. 4
Sec. 7 Sample Performance Indicators Program Outcomes a) Explain and apply concepts, theories, and methods to the analysis of social problems and issues b) Apply research skills and capabilities c) Conceptualize, design, assess, and implement programs and projects in academic, government, corporate, development, and other settings d) Analyze and address social problems and issues e) Produce and disseminate sociological knowledge f) Follow the highest professional and ethical standards of practice in Sociology and the social sciences Performance Indicators Summarize major sociological concepts and theories Critique main ideas of sociological theories Analyze social phenomenon using sociological concepts and theories Identify appropriate research methodologies and techniques in studying social phenomena Generate research design and tools Conduct research projects Conceptualize and design projects in various settings Implement research-based programs and projects Provide social analysis integrating lessons from sociological theories and methods Apply theories and methods to social problems and issues Exercise communication skills in explaining the dynamics of society Demonstrate appropriate behavior required in the practice of sociology and the social sciences Observe ethical rules in the conduct of research and projects 5
Sec. 8 Curriculum Description ARTICLE V CURRICULUM The core courses for the MA Socio program 1 are: Classical Sociological Theories Contemporary Sociological Theories Quantitative Approaches in Social Research Qualitative Approaches in Social Research For the PhD Socio program 2, the core courses are: Classical Sociological Theories Contemporary Sociological Theories Special Topics in Classical Sociological Theories Special Topics in Contemporary Sociological Theories Quantitative Approaches in Social Research Qualitative Approaches in Social Research Workshop in Social Research 1 (Research Design) Workshop in Social Research II (Data Analysis and Interpretation) For graduate students with a BA Socio, the MA Socio program consists of a total of thirty (30) units, of which twelve (12) units are core courses [six (6) units of theory courses and six (6) units of research courses], twelve (12) units are electives/cognates, and six (6) units are field work/thesis writing. For graduate students without a BA Socio, the MA Socio program consists of a total of thirtysix (36) units, of which twelve (12) units are core courses [six (6) units of theory courses and six (6) units of research methods courses], eighteen (18) units are electives/cognates, and six (6) units are fieldwork/thesis writing. For graduate students with an MA Socio, the PhD Socio program consists of a total of forty-eight (48) units, of which twelve (12) units are core courses [six (6) units of theory courses and six (6) units of research methods courses], twelve (12) units are electives/cognates, and twenty four (24) units are fieldwork/dissertation writing. 1 To offer an MA Socio program, HEIs should have the capability to handle core courses in theory and research (Refer to Section 12), and at least two (2) Sociology electives (Refer to Annex A Sample Sociology Elective Courses). To offer a Master of Science in Sociology (MS Socio) program, HEIs should have the capability to provide, in addition to the courses specified in the MA Socio program, advanced level research methods and relevant natural science courses. (Find CHED document for support.) 2 To offer a PhD Socio program, HEIs should have the capability to handle core courses in theory and research, and at least four (4) Sociology electives. (Refer to Annex A Sample Sociology Elective Courses). 6
For graduate students without an MA Socio, the PhD Socio program consists of a total of sixty (60) units, of which twenty-four (24) units are core courses [twelve (12) units of theory courses and twelve (12) units of research methods courses], twelve (12) units are electives/cognates, and twenty four (24) units are fieldwork/dissertation writing. Sociology courses may be taught in English, Filipino and/or other local languages. Teachers should have adequate preparation and HEIs should provide appropriate teaching materials in these languages. Sec. 9 Sample Curriculum The following shows the distribution of course and other requirements per program. Requirements 9.1 Components MA Sociology with BA Socio MA Sociology without BA Socio NO. OF UNITS PhD Sociology with MA Socio PhD Sociology without MA Socio Core Courses 12 12 12 24 Electives/Cognates 12 18 12 12 Fieldwork and Thesis/Dissertation 6 6 24 24 Writing TOTAL UNITS 30 36 48 60 9.2 Sample Program of Study (for full-time students) TERM MA Sociology with BA Socio MA Sociology without BA Socio PhD Sociology with MA Socio PhD Socio without MA Socio First semester 12 units 12 units 12 units 12 units Second semester 12 units 12 units 12 units 12 units Summer 6 units Third semester Fieldwork/Thesis Fieldwork/Thesis Fieldwork/Dissertation 12 units Writing () Writing () Writing (6 units) Fourth semester Field work/thesis Writing () Fieldwork/Thesis Writing () Fieldwork/Dissertation Writing (6 units) Fieldwork/Dissertation Writing (6 units) Fifth semester Fieldwork/Dissertation Writing (6 units) Fieldwork/Dissertation Writing (6 units) Sixth semester Fieldwork/Dissertation Writing (6 units) Fieldwork/Dissertation Writing (6 units) Seventh semester Fieldwork/Dissertation Writing (6 units) 7
Sec. 10. Sample Curriculum Map The set of all courses and the minimum set of program outcomes showing which outcome(s) each course touches upon and in what way is presented in a matrix below. MA/PhD Sociology Course Matrix Outcomes/ Courses Explain and apply concepts, theories, and methods to the analysis of social problems and issues Apply research skills and capabilities Conceptualize, design, assess, and implement programs and projects in academic, government, corporate, development, and other settings Analyze and address social problems and issues Produce and disseminate sociological knowledge Follow the highest professional and ethical standards of practice in Sociology and the social sciences For MA Sociology Classical L & P O L & P L & P L & P P & O Sociological Theories Contemporary L & P O L & P L & P L & P P & O Sociological Theories Quantitative L & P P L & P L & P L & P P & O Approaches in Social Research Qualitative L & P P L & P L & P L & P P & O Approaches in Social Research For PhD Sociology Classical L & P O L & P L & P L & P P & O Sociological Theories Contemporary L & P O L & P L & P L & P P & O Sociological Theories Special Topics in L & P O L & P L & P L & P P & O Classical Sociological Theories Special Topics in L & P O L & P L & P L & P P & O Contemporary Sociological Theories Quantitative L & P P L & P L & P L & P P & O Approaches in Social Research Qualitative L & P P L & P L & P L & P P & O Approaches in Social Research Workshop in L & P P L & P L & P L & P P & O Social Research I (Research Design) Workshop in Social Research II (Data Analysis and Interpretation) L & P P L & P L & P L & P P & O Legend: (L) Learn; (P) Practice; (O) Opportunity 8
Sec. 11 Sample Means of Curriculum Delivery Sample Courses Classical/Contemporary Sociological Theories Quantitative/Qualitative Approaches in Social Research Workshop in Social Research 1 & 2 (Research Design/Analysis and Interpretation) Sample Tools of Curriculum Delivery Lecture Discussion (plenary and group) Multimedia (films and other media productions) Online-based activities Lecture Discussion (plenary and group) Multimedia (films and other media productions) Online-based activities Field research Lecture Discussion (plenary and group) Database search and analysis Research workshop Field research Software training (for both quantitative and qualitative software programs) Multimedia (films and other media productions) Online-based activities Sec. 12 Sample Syllabi for Selected Core Courses Note: For sample syllabi of elective courses, please refer to Annex A. Course Outcomes Classical Sociological Theories Advanced examination of the works of classical sociological theorists Critically appraise the key ideas of classical social theorists and the contexts in which they emerged, and use them as appropriate to analyze contemporary social problems or issues Undergraduate theory course or consent of instructor What is social theory? What is sociological theory? Theories in the non-western world (e.g., Ibn-Khaldun, Rizal, Filipino intelligentsia) Enlightenment and social theory (e.g., Kant, Hegel) The Philosophes (e.g., Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire) Positivism (e.g., Comte, Saint-Simon) Marx: Dialectical and historical materialism, critique of capitalism, alienation, class struggle, class consciousness Durkheim: Sociology as an autonomous science, functionalism, social facts, anomie, social integration, solidarity, differentiation Weber: Interpretive sociology, Verstehen, ideal type, rationalization, bureaucracy and the iron cage, religion and capitalism/modernity Martineau: Gender 9
Course outcomes Course outcomes Nietzsche: Perspectivism, will to power, eternal recurrence, übermensch, nihilism Simmel: Sociology of forms, social interaction and exchange, money and modernity Note: Instructor is encouraged to offer a more extensive treatment of suggested course content and other topics. Contemporary Sociological Theories Advanced-level examination of major contemporary theories and frameworks Explain extensively the key ideas of contemporary social theorists and the contexts in which they emerged, and use them as appropriate to analyze key social problems or issues Classical Sociological Theories or consent of instructor Interpretative and symbolic interaction theories Structural Functionalism Critical social theory Psychoanalytic social theory Structuralism and Post-structuralism Agency-Structure integration Postmodernity/Postmodernism Contemporary theories in the non-western world Other dimensions in social theorizing (e.g., ethnicities, gender, class, age) Note: Instructor is encouraged to offer a more extensive treatment of suggested course content and other topics. Quantitative Approaches in Social Research Comprehensive inquiries into the approaches and methods of quantitative research and hands-on, practical training on some of these methods Comprehensively explain principles underlying quantitative approaches and methods, and design a quantitative study using appropriate approaches and methods Undergraduate quantitative research methods course or consent of instructor Overview of methodological positions in sociology Quantitative and qualitative research: debates, differences, convergence Ethical and other issues in quantitative research Role of theory in quantitative research Conceptualization, operationalization, and measurement Validity and reliability in measurement Quantitative research designs and data collection (e.g., survey and sampling, experimental research, nonreactive research, secondary data analysis) Analysis of quantitative data (e.g., bivariate and multivariate techniques) Writing and presenting quantitative research 10 :
Course outcomes Qualitative Approaches in Social Research Comprehensive inquiries into the philosophies, theoretical approaches, and methods of qualitative research and hands-on, practical training on some of these methods Comprehensively explain principles underlying qualitative approaches and methods, and design a qualitative study using appropriate approaches and methods Undergraduate qualitative research methods course or consent of instructor Overview of methodological positions in sociology Debates, ethical and other issues in qualitative research Role of theory in qualitative research Research designs Specific research methods (e.g., interviews, participant observation, focus group discussions, ethnography, life histories, comparative studies) Fieldwork and data collection Analysis and interpretation of data Writing and presenting qualitative research Additional Core Courses in the PhD Socio Program Course Outcomes Course Outcomes Special Topics in Classical Sociological Theories In-depth discussion of pioneering works in classical social theory Comprehensively differentiates specific perspectives in classical sociological theory and the contexts in which they emerged, and use them as appropriate to analyze contemporary social problems or issues Classical Sociological Theories Note: The course may be devoted to the study of a specific theoretical perspective and/or theorist (e.g., one semester of interpretive sociology or Weber). Special Topics in Contemporary Sociological Theories Advanced examination of debates, issues and perspectives in contemporary theories of society Critically appraise specific debates, issues or perspectives in contemporary sociological theory and the contexts in which they emerged, and use them as appropriate to analyze key social problems or issues Contemporary Sociological Theories Note: The course may be devoted to the study of a specific theoretical perspective and/or theorist (e.g., one semester of structure-agency perspectives or Bourdieu). 11
Course Outcomes Workshop in Social Research I (Research Design) Integrative course on design of research proposals Construct appropriate research design and strategies, and generate feasible research plan for writing and developing dissertation proposals Classical Sociological Theories Contemporary Sociological Theories Quantitative Approaches in Social Research Qualitative Approaches in Social Research Note: The course is to be devoted to the preparation of a research proposal. Workshop in Social Research II (Data Analysis and Interpretation) - Integrative course on the analysis and interpretation of data Course Outcomes Formulate appropriate research strategies in handling empirical data, demonstrate skills in systematic data analysis (such as using software programs); and produce logical interpretation of data Classical Sociological Theories Contemporary Sociological Theories Quantitative Approaches in Social Research Qualitative Approaches in Social Research Note: The course is to be devoted to hands-on training on data analysis and interpretation using existing datasets. Final Requirement Thesis/Dissertation Requirements. Students in the MA Socio and PhD Socio program shall be required to submit a thesis or dissertation approved by the Thesis/Dissertation committee designated by the department/division offering the program. MA Socio Course outcomes PhD Socio Course outcomes Thesis Independent research under the guidance of a thesis adviser Design and implement a research project with the goal of contributing new insights into a social phenomenon, analyze the data, write a research report, and present the main findings Total of 6 units All coursework Dissertation Independent research under the guidance of a dissertation adviser Design and implement a research project with the goal of contributing scholarly insights into the body of knowledge, analyze the data, prepare a manuscript of publishable quality, and present the findings Total of 24 units All coursework 12
ARTICLE VI REQUIRED RESOURCES Sec. 13 Program Administration The MA Socio and PhD Socio programs should be administered by a Department Chair, Head, or Coordinator with qualifications specified below: 1. Must hold a doctorate degree in Sociology; 2. With at least three (3) years of combined teaching, research, and administrative experience; 3. Must be a full-time member of the faculty. Sec. 14 Faculty 14.1 Qualifications a) Graduates of PhD Sociology or related fields (e.g., Anthropology, Demography, Development Studies, Gender/Women s Studies, Philippine Studies) from a recognized HEI for the PhD Socio program, and graduates of at least a Master s degree in Sociology or related fields (e.g., Anthropology, Demography, Development Studies, Gender/Women s Studies, Philippine Studies) from a recognized HEI for the MA Socio program provided that Section 14.2a is observed, and, b) Practitioners in the field of Sociology with a body of work or publications recognized by their peers. 14.2 Number of Full-time Faculty a) For the Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, there should be at least five (5) full-time faculty (may or may not be tenured) with PhD in Sociology from a recognized HEI who are active in research and have published in the last three years. Faculty members with appointment in another unit of the HEI (e.g., research center) may be credited the equivalent number of units for full-time appointment. b) For the Master of Arts in Sociology, there should be at least three (3) full-time faculty (may or may not be tenured) with PhD in Sociology from a recognized HEI who are active in research and have published in the last three years. Faculty members with appointment in another unit of the HEI (e.g., research center) may be credited the equivalent number of units for full-time appointment. 13
Sec. 15 Library Every college/institution/department offering MA and PhD Socio programs should have an adequately equipped library that provides basic textbooks and reference materials for study, research, and other scholarly purposes. 15.1 Librarians/Library Assistant. The following are the minimum library staff requirements: a) A college/institution/department library should have a full-time librarian who holds a Master in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree with a valid license. b) There should be one (1) full-time librarian for the first 500 students enrolled, and two (2) full -time librarians for an enrollment of 1,000 students. c) HEIs may hire library assistants to support the work of full-time librarians. Library assistants must hold a Bachelor of Library and Information Science or equivalent degree. 15.2 Library Holdings. Library holdings should conform to existing requirements for libraries. a) For graduate programs in Sociology, the library must provide ten (10) book titles per course found in the curriculum. These titles must have been published within the last five years (5) years. b) The HEI must subscribe to at least two (2) peer reviewed local and two (2) peer reviewed international journals in Sociology, in printed or electronic form. c) The HEI must provide access to the internet and electronic library materials to support the research and learning activities of faculty, staff, and students. Sec. 16 Sec. 17 Facilities and Equipment There should be a computer laboratory with updated equipment and software. There should also be audiovisual rooms with appropriate equipment. Admission and Retention Students applying for admission into the MA Socio program must have an undergraduate degree with a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 2.00 (80-84). Students without a BA Socio may be required to enroll in theory and research courses at the undergraduate level. Admission to the PhD Socio program requires a Master of Arts or a Master of Science degree with a GWA of at least 1.75 (85-89). Students in the Master s program must maintain a GWA of at least 2.0 (80-84) at the end of each term of the program. Students in the PhD program must maintain a GWA of at least 1.75 (85-89) at the end of each term. 14
ARTICLE VII COMPLIANCE OF HEIs Using the CHED Implementation Handbook for OBE and ISA as reference, an HEI that seeks CHED approval for a new program, or the transformation of existing programs to outcomes-based frameworks, should submit the following items to CHED Sec. 18 Sec. 19 Sec. 20 Sec. 21 Sec. 22 Sec. 23 The complete set of program outcomes, including its proposed additional program outcomes. Its proposed curriculum, and its justification including a curriculum map. Proposed performance indicators for each outcome. Proposed measurement system for the level of attainment of each indicator. Proposed outcomes-based syllabus for each course. Proposed system of program assessment and evaluation Proposed system of program Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). ARTICLE VIII TRANSITORY, REPEALING and EFFECTIVITY PROVISIONS Sec. 24 Transitory Provision All HEIs, including SUCs and LCUs, with existing permit or recognition for MA in Sociology and PhD in Sociology are hereby given a period of five (5) years from the effectivity thereof to fully comply with the requirements in this CMO. Sec. 25 Repealing Clause All CHED issuances or part thereof inconsistent with the provision in this CMO shall be deemed modified or repealed. Sec. 26 Effectivity Clause This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Quezon City, Philippines, 2014. PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D. Chairperson 15
ANNEX A Sample Sociology Elective Courses Course Outcomes Course Outcome Social Statistics Advanced course in descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to the analysis of social phenomena Comprehensively explain underlying principles and requirements of univariate and multivariate statistical techniques, perform statistical tests, and interpret statistical data Overview of methodological positions in sociology Descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and dispersion) Inferential statistics (sampling, hypothesis testing about the mean, chi-square) Measures of association/correlation Multivariate techniques Software for statistical analysis in the social sciences (e.g., SPSS, SAS) Sociology of Development Comprehensive inquiries into contemporary debates, problems, theories and dimensions of development, globalization and options other than development Critically appraise the dynamics of contemporary development problems, theories and alternatives, particularly in light of an increasingly globalizing era. Theoretical perspectives on development: (e.g., modernization, dependency/dependent development, world systems perspectives, mode of production) Methodologies in the study of development Economic dimensions of globalization (e.g., changes in manufacturing and agriculture, liberalization, neoliberalism, debt crisis, rise of multilateral institutions) Political, social and cultural dimensions of globalization (e.g., migration and citizenship, global cities, transnational activism, indigenous social movements) Alternative development paths and options other than development (e.g., social protection, developmental states, democratic alternatives, global governance mechanisms) 16
Course outcomes Course Outcome Sociology of Deviance In-depth discussion and critique of sociological theories of departures from social norms and relevant group processes and mechanisms of social control Critically appraise concepts and theories of social deviance, and design a sociological inquiry into the phenomenon using appropriate concepts, approaches, and methods Sociological approaches to deviance (e.g., positivist, constructionist, conflict) Methodologies in the study of deviance Crime and delinquency Government and corporate deviance Mental illness Drug and substance abuse Informal/Formal social control Policing, corrections, and punishment Deviance, social inequalities, and social justice Sociology of Education Comprehensive examination of theories and studies on the social organization of the school and the relationship between education and the larger society Critically appraise of theories and studies on educational institutions as a social organization and its relation to the larger society Historical background of the sociology of education Sociological theories of education Methodologies in the study of educational issues School culture and social processes Formal, informal, and hidden curriculum Education and social reproduction (e.g., inequalities, meritocracy, credentialism) Education and social change (e.g., human capital, social capital) Education and multiculturalism (e.g., gender, ethnicity, generations, and class in the school setting) Education and globalization (e.g., open education, new technologies and education, global reforms and policies) 17
Course Outcome Course Outcome Sociology of the Environment Advanced analysis of the complex interaction between, culture and nature/environment Thoroughly examine the complex interaction between society, culture, and nature/environment Historical perspectives on the environmental crises Perspectives on human/society-nature/environment interaction Methodologies in the study of environmental issues Contemporary environmental issues (e.g., biodiversity and resource depletion, food security and agriculture, industrialization and pollution, disaster risk management/climate change adaptation Arenas and players in the environment crises (e.g., North-South divide, state, transnational corporations, civil society organizations) Sustainable development and natural resource management models Sociology of the Family Advanced examination of theoretical and methodological perspectives on the family and its alternative forms Critically differentiate major theoretical perspectives and researches on the family, and illustrate commonalities and variations in family life across societies and cultures Sociological perspectives on family and family life Methodologies in the study of families Gender, sexuality, class, ethnicity, nationality, and family Social inequalities and family life Changing configurations of family (e.g., transnational families, same-sex families, single-parent households, homeless families) Family law and policies: International and local experiences 18
Course Outcome Course outcomes Sociology of Religion Advanced analysis of concepts in the sociology of religion, including the historical and social landscape of religion Summarize, compare and critically explain sociological theories and methods in the study of religion as a social institution Nature and scope of sociology of religion Definition of religion Theories of religion Methodologies in the study of religion Rituals and practices in religion Authority, bureaucracy, legitimation, charisma and religious organization New religious movements (e.g., cults, sects, denominations, quasi-religions) Secularization, science and religious conflict Religion and politics (e.g., Liberation theology, rise of the New Right) Religion and globalization Religious fundamentalism Religion and gender issues Sociology of Science and Technology In-depth examination of how science, technology, and society interact to shape our worlds Comprehensively examine major approaches in the sociological study of science and technology, and design a sociological inquiry into the relationship between science, technology, and society using appropriate concepts, approaches, and methods Approaches and methodologies in the sociological study science and technology (e.g., Mertonian approach, social construction of scientific knowledge, social construction of technology) Science, technology, and everyday culture (e.g., public understanding of science; science, technology and feminism, humans/non-humans interactions) Internet, computers, mobile technologies, and cultures Science, technology and innovation (e.g., triple helix of academe, government, and corporations; national systems of innovation) Science and technology for development (e.g., Health4D, ICT4D) 19
Course Outcome Course Outcome Culture and Society Comprehensive examination of theoretical traditions, discursive practices, theories, concepts, and methods in the study of culture and its interrelationships with society Critically examine theories, concepts, and methods in the study of culture and society Concept of culture Theoretical traditions, approaches, and discursive practices in the study of culture Evaluation of dominant and alternative theories in the sociological study of various forms of culture Review of substantive issues and empirical concerns in the study of culture given the structure and dynamics of contemporary Philippine society and the impact of globalization (e.g., folk/national culture, media and popular culture, cyberculture, consumerist/postmodern culture) Political Sociology Advanced discussion of various theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches to understand the social construction of politics in multiple and contested sites of power Extensively apply various concepts and approaches in explaining diverse political phenomena, in light of concrete empirical cases Power, authority, legitimacy, domination, ideology, and related concepts Methodologies in the study of politics State, state formation, and social forces Empirical analyses of contentious politics Revolutions and revolutionary movements Theories of democracy and empirical examination of democratic transitions and democratization processes Relationships between states, non-state agents, civil society, identities, citizenship rights, nationalism, and postnationalism in multinational and transnational contexts 20
Course outcomes Course outcomes Population and Society Advanced examination of the field of social demography Thoroughly examine concepts and theories in the study of population, and design a sociological inquiry into the relationship between population and society using appropriate concepts, approaches, and methods Classical and contemporary population theories Methodologies in the study of demographic processes Analysis of social issues pertaining to population processes, structure, and characteristics Critical study of interrelationship between population and social development Rural Sociology Advanced analysis of historical perspectives, issues, dynamics and problems of rural societies and rural development Comprehensively examine perspectives in understanding issues and problems of rural societies, and design a sociological inquiry into the nature and dynamics in rural societies using appropriate concepts, approaches, and methods Historical perspectives on rural societies Methodologies in the study of rural societies (e.g., rapid rural appraisal, community-based resource management system) Agriculture and the environment Poverty and rural societies Rural-urban dynamics Families, households, gender, kinship and power structures Social change and rural movements/organizations Rural communities/societies in a global era Agrarian reform and rural development/underdevelopment 21
Course Outcomes Course outcomes Social Psychology Advanced analysis of theoretical and methodological perspectives in social psychology and various forms of social interaction and group processes Critically summarize and appraise concepts and theories of Social Psychology, and apply these in the analysis of the relationship between self and society Social psychology and the micro-macro debate Theoretical perspectives in social psychology Methodologies in the study of group processes Self and identity Socialization and social interaction Gender and emotions Language, identity, and multiculturalism Collective behavior and social movements Urban Sociology Advanced examination of concepts, theories, and methods used in analyzing issues and problems related to urbanization and social life in cities Critically appraise major concepts and theories in the study of urbanization, and design a sociological inquiry into urbanization and social life in urban areas using appropriate concepts, approaches, and methods Theoretical perspectives in urbanization Methodologies in the study of urban societies Urban-rural interface and migration Social organization of the city Social structure and economy of cities Urban governance Urban growth and decline Urbanization trends in Asia Global-local interface Planning urban development 22
Course Outcome Piling Paksa sa Panlipunang Pananaliksik (Special Topics in Social Research) Malalim na pagsusuri ng mga piling panlipunang pananaliksik sa bansa sa diwa ng pagsasagawa ng mga pag-aaral na sensitibo at naaangkop sa konteksto ng lipunang Pilipino Kritikal na matutunang sumuri ng mga usaping may kinalaman sa iba t ibang estratehiya ng pananaliksik na sensitibo at naaangkop sa konteksto ng lipunang Pilipino Mga panimulang kursong metodolohiya (kwantitatibo or kwalitatibo) na may direktang kaugnayan sa piling usapin/paksa na tatalakayin Mga aralin sa agham panlipunang Pilipino Pagpopook ng pag-aaral sa kontekstong Pilipino Metodolohiya at pagbabalangkas ng pananaliksik Paglilinang ng mga paraan ng pagkalap ng datos Usapin ng pakikipagkapwa at etika Pagsusuri, paglalahad at pagbabahagi ng mga pag-aaral 23