The Political Science program aims to deliver adequate and quality training in regards to theories and practices on topics of politics and government at local, state, national, and international levels. It allows its undergraduates to have a profound understanding of different institutions and relations that concern the citizenship and the public. Covering a systematic approach in the study of governance, the program enables a comprehensive human understanding in the nature of political phenomena.
The program curriculum concentrates on five (5) primary fields: 1) Philippine government and politics; 2) Comparative politics; 3) International relations; 4) Political theory; and 5) Public administration.
Although the Political Science program is typically viewed as a prerequisite in pursuing law, it is important to understand that Political Science can be a stand-alone discipline and should not be treated as a pre-law course as the discipline offers a variety of political understanding in human nature and theories rather than the legal aspect of the government.
Graduates from this program have built successful careers in the following fields of law, civil service, public service, diplomacy, teaching, research, public relations, campaign strategies and analysis, business, advocacy, and development work.
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ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY MEMBERS
Asst. Prof. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Political Science
Chair of the Department of Political Science
Adviser of The Political Science Forum
Ms. Anna Esperanza C. Aquino, MA
Master of Arts in Political Science
Asst. Prof. Froilan C. Calilung, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Public Administration
Assoc. Prof. Dennis C. Coronacion, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science
Asst. Prof. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Political Science
Assoc. Prof. Jose Ricarte B. Origenes, MPA
Master in Public Administration
Asst. Prof. Rafael J. Bautista, Ll. B.
Bachelor of Laws
Asst. Prof. Arvin C. Benas, Ll. B.
Bachelor of Laws
Assc. Prof. Emmanuel D. Batoon, PhD
Asst. Prof. Jeanine Castro, PhD
Doctor of Business Management
Mr. Anthony Andrew G. Divinagracia, MA
Master of Arts in History
Mr. Paul Micah S.A. Francisco, MM
Master of Management
Assoc. Prof. Noel L. Lansang, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy, major in Public Administration
Mr. Jazztin Jairum P. Manalo, MA
Master of Arts in Development Policy
Hon. Rigor R. Pascual, Ll. B.
Bachelor of Laws
Asst. Prof. Ma. Zenia R. Rodriguez, MEM
Master of Management, major in Educational Management
Mr. Ramil S. Sasi, MBA
Master of Business Administration
Asst. Prof. Mark Anthony M. Velasco, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies
Ms. Beatrice Bernardino
Mr. Marlon M. Villarin, MPA
Master in Public Administration
Mr. Charles Anthony C. Vega, MPP
Master of Public Policy
Ms. Jeshamar C. Villasis, MPA
Master in Public Administration
Mr. Mark Anthony Chua
Mr. Eric Daniel de Torres
Ms. Glenda E. Feliprada
Mr. Nicholas Perlas
Mr. Renz Paolo Ramos
Mr. Frederick Rey
Mr. Marvin Renelle Rollo
Ms. Helen Grace Sadol
Ms. Belen L. Tangco
THE ASSEMBLEA
The Assemblea was once a scholarly journal of The Political Science Forum but has now been elevated to an online journal managed by department members of the University of Santo Tomas - Political Science. This online journal aims to reach an extensive body of scholars with the purpose of understanding different dynamics in the political arena through an open publishing platform for the original publication of research output where peer-reviewed articles are openly available for all.
This journal serves as a multi-purpose platform that enables opportunities, knowledge sharing, critical discourse, and academic publication for scholars well-versed and interested in the political scene.
The forerunner of 'The Assemblea', The Political Science Journal was published by TPSF in 1993.
Front Cover of the 2011-2012 Issue
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