Self-Assessment Report

b. Program Objectives

i) BS Social Sciences Program Objectives

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  Written expression
  
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  Linguistic skills
  
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  Creative self-expression
  
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  Capacity to analyze and interpret in a dispassionate and objective manner
  
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  Capacity for reasoned criticism
  
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  Data acquisition and analysis
  
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  Research techniques
  
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  Marshaling facts in support of arguments, and
  
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  Evaluating the possible outcomes of alternative courses of action, with the emphasis varying according to the particular program chosen.
  

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   The Bachelor of Social Science program prepares students to become professionals with a variety of fields that center on the social aspects of human behavior, promoting community involvement and leadership.
   
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   Provide students with a broad and coherent intellectual base for understanding various contemporary political, economic and social issues, especially those related to public and social policy.
   
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   The four streams of study provide the inter-disciplinary perspective of generalists, while four possible discipline concentrations offer an additional option for students to become specialists in a specific direction.
   
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   To develop and nurture intellectually and professionals who possess lifelong abilities.
   
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   To cultivate among students a strong sense of professional ethics, moral values, social awareness, and global citizenship.
   
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   To nurture in our students a positive attitude to life, open attitude to new ideas, and the courage to face challenges, adversities and opportunities.
   
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   To produce students who can take an active and effective role in both the local and the global community, and contribute to the welfare of others.