CHED Priority Programs (CMO No. 7 Series of 2023)

II. ALLOCATION OF PRIORITY PROGRAMS

Percentage allocation based on national and regional cluster are as follows:

• NATIONAL     95%
  STEM

  • Science and Mathematics                                                               15%

  • Engineering and Technology                                                        15%

  • Information Technology Education                                          20%

        NON-STEM

• Business and Management     10%

• Multi and Interdisciplinary 10%

• Other Disciplines 25%

• REGIONAL 5%

(a separate Memo  shall be issued)

IV.  LIST OF PRIORITY PROGRAMS

A.  National Priority Programs

1.  Science and Mathematics Education
   a.  Applied Physics/Physics
   b.  Applied Mathematics/Mathematics
   c.  Applied Statistics/Statistics
   d.  Biochemistry
   e.  Biology
   f.  Botany
   g.  Chemistry
   h.  Environmental Science
   i.  Geology
   j.  Human Biology
   k.  Marine Biology
   l.  Marine Science
   m.  Meteorology
   n.  Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
   o.  Vulcano and Seismology Related Fields

2. Information Technology
   a.  Computer Science
   b.  Cyber Security
   c.  Entertainment and Multimedia Computing/Game Development and Animation
   d.  Information Technology
   e.  Library and Information Science

3. Engineering and Technology
   a.  Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
   b.  Ceramic Engineering
   c.  Chemical Engineering
   d.  Civil Engineering
   e.  Computer Engineering
   f.  Electrical Engineering
   g.  Electronics Engineering/Electronics and Communications Engineering
   h.  Food Engineering
   i.  Geodetic Engineering
   j.  Industrial Engineering
   k.  Manufacturing/Production Engineering
   l.  Materials Engineering
   m.  Mechanical Engineering
   n.  Mechatronics Engineering
   o.  Metallurgical Engineering
   p.  Mining Engineering
   q.  Petroleum Engineering
   r.  Robotics Engineering
   s.  Sanitary Engineering
   t.  Structural Engineering
   u.  Aircraft Maintenance Technology
   v.  Aviation Related Programs
   w.  Engineering Technology
   x.  Industrial Technology
   y.  Mechatronics Engineering Technology

4. Architecture and Related Programs
   a.  Architecture
   b.  Fine Arts
   c.  Interior Design
   d.  Landscape Architecture
   e.  Environmental Planning

5. Business and Management
   a.  Accountancy
   b.  Business Analytics (straight or major)
   c.  Hospitality Management/Hotel and Restaurant Management
   d.  Tourism Management/Tourism

6. Health Profession Education
   a.  Doctor of Dental Medicine
   b.  Doctor of Optometry
   c.  Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science
   d.  Midwifery
   e.  Pharmacy
   f.  Physical Therapy
   g.  Public Health
   h.  Occupational Therapy
   i.  Nursing
   j.  Nutrition and Dietetics
   k.  Respiratory Therapy
   l.  Radiologic Therapy
   m.  Speech Language Pathology

7. Maritime Education
   a.  Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

8. Social Sciences
   a.  Community Development
   b.  Human Services (Guidance and Counselling)
   c.  Indigenous Peoples Studies/Education
   d.  Peace Studies/Education
   e.  Psychology
   f.  Social Work

9. Teacher Education
   a.  Secondary Education Majors in Science and Mathematics
   b.  Culture and Arts
   c.  Early Childhood Education
   d.  Special  Needs Education
   e.  Sports and Exercise Science

10. Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster
    a.   Agribusiness
    b.   Agro-forestry
    c.   Data Science and Analytics
    d.   Disaster Risk Management
    e.   Climate Change
    f.   Renewable/Sustainable Energy
    
    

B.  Regional Priority Programs

For the effective implementation of this CMO, the CHED Regional Offices (CHEDROs) shall ensure that the Priority Programs listed in the Memorandum from the Chairperson which shall be issued separately, are vetted by the respective Regional Development Council (RDC), properly distributed according to the regional needs and availability of slots.

In order to ensure maximum utilization of slots, the Regional Director may exercise discretion in the distribution of slots among national and regional priority areas provided that it is within the percentage allotted to the region.