About the Division
The Division of Social Sciences offers relevant degree programs in the various disciplines of the social sciences in support of the goals of the University of the Philippines Visayas.
Vision
Faculty and students who are dynamic, nationalistic, critical, and values-oriented, socially conscious and responsive to their rich socio-cultural heritage and ready to face global (economic, political, social, and cultural) challenges which affect the locality, region and the nation.
Mission
- To contribute to the enrichment of the University’s instruction, research, and extension activities in the field of social services;
- To offer degree programs designed for students to become responsible, responsive and productive members of the society;
- To provide students rigorous preparation for productive careers, graduate and professional education in their fields of study;
- To undertake research that would provide broader understanding of issues and problems in Philippine society using interdisciplinary perspective; and
- To provide students exposures through conferences, exhibits, seminars, symposia, and other extension activities.
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