Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand

Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) is one of the Academic Track strands that focuses on the study of human behavior, arts, culture, literature, politics, and society. Students in the HUMSS strand can fit in various college degrees after they graduate.

Do you love reading, writing or speaking? Are you people-oriented? Are you interested in culture, politics, or the arts? If yes, the HUMSS Strand is for you. HUMSS stands for Humanities and Social Sciences. This strand focuses on the study of human behavior and societal changes, and analysis of arts, culture, literature, and politics. It involves political science, anthropology, linguistics, psychology, and communication.

The subjects in HUMSS Strand

Subjects offered in HUMSS Strand are very diverse ranging from literature, politics and language. These subjects focus on developing your reading, writing, speaking and thinking skills. These are the subjects that you will take if you choose to take this strand:

1. Creative Writing / Malikhaing Pagsulat

2. Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems

3. Creative Nonfiction

4. Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture

5. Philippine Politics and Governance

6. Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship

7. Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences

8. Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences

9. Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity

We are integrating pre-college elective subjects based on their specialization like International Relations, Public Administration, and General Psychology in order for the students to learn basic advance knowledge, which will prepare them for tertiary education.

Leading to College Degree Program in

• Psychology

• Philosophy

• Political Science

• International Studies

• Languages (English and Filipino)

• Literature

• Communications

• Teacher Education – Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education & Secondary (Values, English, Filipino)

• Library & Information Science

• Journalism

• Arts

Possible professions

Being a HUMSS student does not automatically mean that you’re an aspiring lawyer or politician. Contrary to popular belief, a HUMSS student can also be a writer, broadcaster, counselor, editor or journalist as this strand hones your communication skills, too. HUMSS opens lots of opportunities for students because of several prospective professions that you can choose from such as:

• • • Tutor/Teacher Assistant

    • Researcher

    • Training Assistant

    • Community Development Worker/Organizer

    • Day Care Center Worker

    • Life Coach

Interested to enroll in this strand? Know more about schools offering HUMSS by visiting or contacting us on our landline number or this website.

Duration : 2 years