Studies reveal that Philippine Society is pluralistic and many ethno-linguistic groups struggle to keep their identity and sustain themselves to continue thriving in a globalized and highly-technical world. This course is thus, an attempt to study these societies cross-culturally, with a focus on the dynamics of change in different groupings and the application of theoretical principles to a diverse selection of particular cases. It also examines cultural similarities and differences among human societies around the world. Special topics focus on basic anthropological and historical questions and issues regarding culture and humankind. The presentation of lessons is such that students will realize and appreciate that society is seen as categories which are but one way of seeing people’s worlds, of how they organize their lives and articulate their values.  This is also with the view that knowledge learned will equip the Social Studies teacher with open-mindedness towards socio-cultural differences and the promotion of sensitivity and cultural relativism.  Critical thinking and writing skills are also emphasized. 

This course is about the effects and impact of social deviancy to every individuals in the society wherein the social work profession plays a crucial role in assessing the root causes of the deviant acts and behavior and it will later undergo in helping process in which they must understand and realize the existing social norms and social orders and the worker will convert these into actions to undertake and interventions  that will help the client to restore his or her social functioning and become assets of the society not the liabilities.

This course is about the interrelationship of Social Welfare, Social Policy, and Social Work in establishing different social services among the individuals and communities. The Social Worker as being the prime mover will facilitate, coordinate and collaborate to possible actions to undertake and certain interventions to different clientele system in order to attain community development, integral development and sustainable development. Various approaches, theories and methodologies will be also discussed in this course  in order to grasp and realize the importance of different social services and its impact to the people particularly in the enhancement of their well-being.