College of Arts and Sciences

BA Theater

seeks to create a niche for Miriam College as a training ground for skilled performance artists by providing a professional environment in the field of the arts with a pool of well-trained and seasoned talents. The course aims to hone the aesthetic and artistic skills of student-artists by laying a sound foundation in the fundamentals of art and drama on stage. Emphasis is on the history of performing arts as well as the theories of theater, dance, music, acting, directing, improvisation, movement, dramaturgy, producti on design, stage and production management and the major phases of stage producti on. Through actual performances, student-artists are given ample opportunities to collaborate and exhibit their ideas and to understand and experience the rudiments and major phases of stage production.

BA Visual Design

provides students with aesthetic skills in visual communication integrating theory and practice, technical expertise and career skills necessary to realize their artistic visions in the context of a productive career. The course emphasizes practical application and access to the current technology in the digital space. It combines traditional design elements with awareness of digital possibilities.

Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication

The Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication program aims to develop in students a comprehensive understanding of the nature, theories, processes and applications of communication in various contexts.  The curriculum is also designed to train students in the conceptualization, development and production of multi-media products such as those for print, radio, television, online, theater and film.  Relevant experiences are also provided on the dynamics of interpersonal and group communications, public relations, advertising, marketing, and information and communication technology. In addition, students are prepared for their entry into the field of communication for development where they are expected to contribute meaningfully to community building and social understanding through participative and collaborative undertakings. The degree program also aims to develop students to become effective communication professionals who exemplify Miriam College’s core values of truth, justice, peace and integrity of creation.  Graduates are expected to be competent in the theoretical, technical and practical aspects of communication where their skills in research, planning and management, consensus building, networking, multi-media presentations and production can be put to good use.

BS Biology

program is designed as, but not limited to, a pre-medicine course. The strength of the program lies on the comprehensive selection and sequences of non-biology tool courses, biology core courses, and biology electives which bring in trends and new developments in biology. The program prepares students for medical school (Pre-medicine Track) or as Professional Biologist (Microbiological Research Track) qualified to take the licensure exam for Registered Microbiologist. The inclusion of Analytical Chemistry serves as a tool to strengthen students’ knowledge and skills to perform quality analytical work for the bio-sciences. The four-unit course in Special Problems fosters research capability and integrity of scientific inquiry through public viewing and critiquing of students’ research outputs.

BS Environmental Planning and Management

With our country’s escalating problems on environmental degradation, urban congestion and widespread poverty, the Environmental Planning and Management (EPM) course provides the education needed to help us plan and manage a better future.

The program has two tracks:

1. Urban Planning and Green Architecture
   This career track will equip students with computer-aided planning and architectural skills on Geographic Information System (GIS), AutoCAD, etc., backed-up with knowledge on green architectural aesthetics and design techniques.
2. Corporate Environmental Management
   This career track will equip students with technical knowledge on environmental quality standards and pollution management, environmental cost management, and in assisting business firms in complying with government requirements and procedures.

BS Psychology

The program has two tracks: medicine track and non-medicine track. The medicine track has additional courses that prepare students who wish to pursue higher studies in medical and allied medical courses upon graduation.

Graduates of both programs are prepared for the licensure exam in psychometrics. They are also ready to pursue graduate studies in Developmental Psychology at Miriam College or advance studies in psychology in other graduate schools of any college or university to qualify in more specialized professions in psychology.

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

This program provides a thorough understanding of the basic scientific principles in understanding human behavior and thinking processes. It aims to turn out graduates who will join the country’s pool of experts in human behavior and productivity enhancement, researchers in the behavioral sciences, and a potent labor supply that can assist in bringing about economic development, good governance, and national development. 

A Miriam Psychology student is given a further edge. Alongside intensive major area studies, a student takes up electives in human resource management, Sikolohiyang Filipino, Environmental Psychology, Positive Psychology, Family Psychology, Forensic Psychology and education, plus subjects in  philosophy and communications that will make them more competitive in the mainstream of business and industry, the academe, government and private sector, or in applied medical arts. A BA Psychology student can also choose to minor in Special Education with the College of Education.

A Graduate of the BA program is prepared for the licensure exam in psychometrics. She is also ready to pursue graduate studies in Developmental Psychology at the Miriam College Graduate School or advance studies in psychology in other graduate schools of any college or university to qualify in more specialized professions in psychology.

Associate in Computer Technology (2 year program)

This program was developed in recognition of the leaps made in information technology in the global arena. The program, therefore, aims to develop a human resource pool that will supply the requirements of IT-aided operations. The 2-year program in Associate in Computer Technology offers students subjects that will develop their skills and competencies in computer management, operations, and soft ware applications. 

Associate Program for Deaf Students

This program develops the skills of deaf students in the basics of computer operations and prepares them to cope with the normal classroom conditions of subjects under the regular curriculum. The follow-on 2-year Associate Program is a specialized program for students who aspire to eventually mainstream in social and economic enterprises. Students are further equipped with the fundamentals of computer technologies, software applications, and desktop-generated publications.