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The Bulacan State University College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (Filipino: Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Bulacán, Koléhiyó ng Agham Panlipunan at Pilosopiya) is a college within the BulSU system which offers Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Before the college was established in 2007.

The CSSP Timeline

The College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) originated from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) with its five Departments (Social Sciences, Filipino, English, Science, and Math) and was housed in Federizo Hall; it was a pure service College then without any offered program of its own.  In 2005, CAS was split into three Institutes, the Institutes of Sciences (IS), the Institutes of Arts and Letters (IAL) and the Institute of Social Sciences and Philosophy (ISSP) with its Dean, Dr. Reynaldo S. Naguit; ISSP with its Legal Management Program was lodged still in the Federizo Hall.  In 2006, the Business Administration Program was established.  In 2008, from the then known as “Spratlys” Building turned over by the DPWH to the Bulacan State University to be used by the ISSP for classroom utilization, the first phase of the now APP (Agham Panlipunan at Pilosopiya) building was constructed;  In 2009, the Criminology and Psychology Programs were created.  In 2010, the College name “ISSP” evolved into “CSSP” (College of Social Sciences and Philosophy).  In 2011, from the mother college “CSSP” two more colleges emerged: CBA (College of Business Administration) and CCJE (College of Criminology and Justice Education); CSSP still was under the supervision of Dean Naguit assisted by Dr. Ricardo B. Capule Jr.  From 2013 to 2014, Dr. Marwin M. Dela Cruz, had served as the CSSP Dean and Dr. Dolorita P. del Rosario as the Assistant Dean.  From 2014 to the present, Dr. Ricardo B. Capule Jr., has been serving as the CSSP Dean assisted by Assoc. Prof. Gerald C. Hilario, the newly appointed College Secretary (2015- present); Assoc. Prof. Elmira Thrina C. Pelayo had served as the Assistant Dean from 2014-2015;  Continuous Curriculum Development activities (Program Offerings, Faculty and Instruction, Infrastructures and facilities among others have been under thorough consideration and implementation to make CSSP a College of quality and excellence.

OBJECTIVES

In pursuit of the vision, mission and the goals of the University, CSSP commits itself to the following program areas:

a. INSTRUCTIONAL 1. Offer academic programs in the Social Sciences and Philosophy that are relevant in national development and grounded in the scientific understanding of Philippine society and culture. 2. Conduct research based instructions as part of the General Education Programs in the university. 3. Provide continuing Social Science education through seminars, symposiums and workshop to local and national schools, colleges and universities that purport to enhance and update course contents and introduce innovative methods of instructions in any discipline of Social sciences and Philosophy. b. RESEARCH 1. Undertake focused research program that will form part of instruction. 2. Initiate research projects in any Social science discipline which are of local and national significance. c. EXTENSION 1. Develop non-formal training and outreach programs to selected communities aimed at community development and community resource mobilization. 2. Adopt a program of community based activities for Social Sciences classes and academic programs. 3. Serves as resource center for relevant and update instructions in the Social Sciences. d. PUBLICATION 1. Maintain publication of research journal that will feature research output of the CSSP. e. LINKAGES 1. Establish partnership in local, national and international agencies and organizations in pursuit of CSSP research, extension and academic programs. 2. Collaborate with other institutions and universities in implementing Social Science research programs and tapping of technical expertise and resources.

Curricular Offerings and Descriptions

1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is a four-year degree program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy- Department of Psychology. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge, tools and skills needed to assess and conduct empirical research regarding individual and group behavior though the lens of various psychological theories and concepts. This also prepares them in careers in relation to teaching, research, counselling and human resources.

2. BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION The Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) is a four-year degree program of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy- Department of Public Administration. It is designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in public sector management, equips them to function effectively and efficiently in public service organizations. It also examines local systems of government. This includes an understanding of the types of local government and their constitutional relations with intermediate and central government. It also examines public policy issues and priorities.

3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK

Bureaucracy

Dean: Dr. Gerald Hilario College Secretary: Teodolo Cruz Department Heads Psychology Department: Dr. Agnes Crisostomo Public Administration Department: Dr. Marisssa Enriquez

WELCOME AND MABUHAY TO YOUR BEST COLLEGE OF BulSU!!