The Union College of Laguna is a college institution that is located at

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. The Union College was founded in 1947 by educator Enrique Sobrepeña whose aim was to provide access to education to students who can't go to

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for further education.

Academics and Courses

The Union College of Laguna is composed of the following Schools: The Union College School of Integrated Preparatory Studies (UCSIPS) provides a 12-year program that combines

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, and

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studies to prepare the student for college. This curriculum is not common among the educational institutions in the

. It is currently headed by Mr. Redentor L. Abadier. The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) provides the subjects that are required by the Philippine governing entities for education. These subject includes collegiate mathematics,

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, and the sciences. The SAS also provides specialized studies and grant degrees in BS

Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, including feelings and thoughts. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between ...

, Bachelor of Arts with majors in

Political Science Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and la ...

Public Administration Public Administration (a form of governance) or Public Policy and Administration (an academic discipline) is the implementation of public policy, administration of government establishment (public governance), management of non-profit est ...

, English, and

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. It is currently headed by Dr. Lito F. Noroña. The School of Education (SED) is a branch of the College provides the programs for Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education. It is currently headed by Dr. Rosemarie D. Sabado. The School of Accountancy, Business Administration, Technology and Hotel and Restaurant Management (SABATH) governs entrepreneurial and technical training. It grants degree and certificate programs for

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, Business Administration, and HRM. The SABATH also gives degrees and certificates for Secretarial Administration,

Computer Science Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines (includi ...

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, and Computer Engineering. It is currently headed by Dr. Mona Lisa Dabao. The Graduate School provides courses in Public Administration, and Education with a choice of major in Administration and Supervision, Guidance and Counseling, or Psychology.

References

* Union College Bulletin of Information * Union College Official Website

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Educational institutions established in 1947 Universities and colleges in Laguna (province) 1947 establishments in the Philippines {{Philippines-university-stub

Academics and Courses

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