Bachelor of Science in Social Work – The development of students as generalists empowering individuals, groups, families and communities towards their transformation and liberation from the cycle of poverty through a well integrated program of theory and practice, skills in social analysis, research, advocacy, social action and social legislation.
The students are trained to work with business, government and civil society for an integrated effort to bring about the well being of society.
With the above, the program contributes to the formation of social capital at the base of the socio-economic pyramid, as able participants in social development efforts.
Master of Science in Social Work – The master’s degree program in Social Work develops a core of specialists in the fields of Social Administration, Social Work Education, Advanced Social Work Practice and International Relations Diplomacy.
Graduates of this program are the middle level managers/ supervisors of NGOs, GOs and Social Action groups engaged in social work and social development efforts.
Master of Arts in Social Development – The program prepares the students for advocacy in social development issues and advanced practice in working with children, youth and women entrepreneurial management and leadership in social development.
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development – The doctoral program starts off with the end in view. Students are coached to reflect and identify their leadership role in society at the end of the program. This will then be the direction and focus of the teaching-learning pedagogy contextualized in national ASEAN and global reality from the basic contents to on the job transformatory praxis to field practicum up to the dissertation requirement.
This approach, which is tunnel focused is expected to produce transformed leaders of national, ASEAN and international organization engaged in social and humanitarian work.
HISTORY
The Philippine Women’s University considers the Philippine School of Social work as one of its professional bridges to span the distance between “science on one hand and humanities on the other.” The PSSW strives to provide sound professional training, working towards the integration to classroom studies and field instruction and research.
As early as 1947, undergraduate social work courses were offered by the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences as one of the areas for a major or a minor field of study toward the degrees of bachelor of Arts. In response to the need for professional training of social welfare practitioners, the PSSW was established in 1950.
As the pioneering professional School of Social Work in the Philippines in 1950, the Philippine School of Social Work has, through the decades, stood by this essence in the Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programs.
Evelyn B. Valencia
My dear graduates,
You have chosen Social Work as your profession. It is one profession that is unique in its essence, purpose and process. It is a profession that aims to promote the growth and empowerment of people, through a well integrated program, for greater social justice where there exist oppression, discrimination and inequality amongst marginalized individuals, families, groups and communities.
Your alma mater has prepared you for this extraordinary mission integrating the core values with the social work curriculum towards societal transformation.
Go forth and make a difference in your service to God, people and country!
Valencia, Evelyn B.
Dr. Meneses, Angelito B.
Sabalboro, Rhea V.
EVELYN B. VALENCIA is currently a faculty member at the Philippine Women’s University who specializes in case management, collaboration and coordination, interviewing, research, administration and supervision, coaching and mentoring, advocacies and trainings. She has extensive experience in welfare services, particularly in child protection, healing and recovery, capacity building, emergency response, organizational development and networking to both government and civil society organization. She graduated with a Masters of Science in Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker. She attended and participated in various international and local conferences related to children in need of special protection and children in emergencies. She is a committee member of the Regional Sub Committee for the Welfare of Children, the Committee on Family and Alternative Parental Care, National Nutrition Council and the Philippine Association of Social Workers.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- Doctor of Social Development – University of the Philippines Dilimin Quezon City
- Child Psychology – Peen Foster Career School
- Master of Community Development – College of Social Work and Community Development, UP, Diliman Quezon City
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work – St. Louis University Baguio City
WORK EXPERIENCES
DR. ANGELITO B. MENESES has fourteen (14) years of experience as a faculty member from different academic institutions such as University of Santo Tomas and St. Josephs College. He has also performed other functions such as administrator from various social welfare agencies such as Kapatiran-Kaunlaran Foundation Inc. and Asuncion Perez Memorial Center. He is a known trainer and lecturer for various training in the field of Community Development. He has contributed several scholarly works such as researches and journals in his academic career.
RHEA V. SABALBORO is a Registered Social Worker who obtained her Bachelor of Science in Social Work at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and her Master of Science in Social Work at the Asian Social Institute, Manila, under the school’s residence scholarship program. She was the Assistant Program Manager of Families and Children for Empowerment and Development (FCED) Foundation and became the Over-all Coordinator for the health and livelihood programs, facilitating direct services among children and their families in Paco and Pandacan, Manila. She also served as Training Officer of Childhope Asia Philippines and later on asits Program Manager for the Street Education Program. She has attended several trainings and seminars on children’s rights, psychosocial interventions, family counseling, community organizing, child sexual abuse and exploitation. She also participated in various conferences and consultation meetings concerning children’s issues, both here and abroad.
Dr. Awitan, Wilfredo P.
Cabile, Cecilia C.
Cam, Joel
Edillon, Agnes Feliza L.
Dr. Manalili, Angelito
Muego, Paul Edward
Robete, Teodora Z.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development – UP Diliman, QC
- Master in Community Development – UP Diliman QC
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology – De Ocampo Memorial College
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy – Fatima University
WORK EXPERIENCES
DR. WILFREDO P. AWITAN is a faculty member and field instruction program coordinator of the Department of Community Development under the College of Social Work and Community Development of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. He has been previously connected with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as a humanitarian coordinator. He served as a provincial coordinator for the International Labor Organization and as a monitoring and casework officer for End Child Pornography, Prostitution, and Trafficking of Children (ECPAT). He has relevant local and international exposures as a trainer and facilitator on social development issues. Also, Mr. Awitan has published journal works, researches, and other creative works.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- Master in Community Development – University of the Philippines, Diliman Q.C.
- Earned Units for Master of Science in Social Work – UP Diliman, Q.C.
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work – Miriam College, QC
WORK EXPERIENCES
Ms. CECILIA C. CABILE is a Board Member of the National Association of Social Work Education Inc. She has an active membership with the Philippine Association of Social Workers Inc. and Social Welfare Development Linkages and Networking. She is also a member of the Technical Working Group for the Philippine Coordinating Center for Inclusive Development Inc. (PCCID). On her academic stint, she is the former Department Chair of the Social Work Department of St. Joseph’s College and also served as Extension Service Coordinator and Program Development Officer at the same college. She has been a part-time faculty at Miriam College and senior lecturer 2 at the University of the Philippines. Also, she is a regular resource person for Social Work Review and Coaching of various social work schools in the country
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- Master of Science in Social Work – Asian Social Institute
- Master of Science in Education – Specialization in community Development
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work – UP Diliman
WORK EXPERIENCES
Mr. JOEL CAM is the Project Development Officer V – Regional Coordinator of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program at the DSWD NCR. His experiences include 17 years of teaching various courses including social work.
He is the former Chairperson of the Social Work Department at the Universidad De Manila and also the Acting Director of the University’s Extension and Linkages Services Center. He has relevant experiences in community development and community io organizing.
Mr. Cam is also a recipient of awards and scholarship from Asian Social Institute, UP-CSWD and Rotary Club of San Francisco Del Monte. He is a trainer and facilitator of different trainings and seminars related to social work education, leadership training and staff development, planning, monitoring and evaluation and community development.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- Master of Science in Social Work – PWU
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work – PWU
WORK EXPERIENCES
Ms. AGNES FELIZA L. EDILLON has twenty-five (25) years of experience in social work practice. She became a Program Director of Development Concept Inc. from 1992-1998. Ms. Edillon has extensive years in the academic institutions and a former Chair of the Social Work Department of St. Joseph’s College. She became a consultant for the Philippine School of Social Work in SY 2014-2015.
Ms. Edillon’s professional affiliations are the following: Accreditor for the Social Work Program and Area of Community Involvement (PAASCU) and Licensure Examination Reviewer by the Philippine Board Examination for Social Workers.
Ms. Edillon is a lifetime member of Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- Professor Emeritus – UP Diliman, QC
- Doctor of Philosophy in Philippine Studies
- Master of Arts in Public Administration – University of Manila
WORK EXPERIENCES
Dr. ANGELITO MANALILI is a professor of Community and Development and former dean at the College of Social Work and Community Development of UP. He served as a visiting professor of UP to regional state colleges and universities sharing his expertise in rural development, government management and local government and national development. Dr. Manalili is a volunteer community organizer and trainer of the peasant, fisherfolks, tribal and urban poor organizations. Moreover, he has served as a program Program Consultant for Kapatiran, Kaunlaran Foundation Inc (KKPFI), former Trustee of Community Chest Foundation Inc. (CCFI) and Sentro ng Kapatiran ni Ka Eddie Guanzon. He is a Trustee of the KASAMAKA-CBR Foundation Inc. and the Philippine Coordinating Center for Inclusive Development.
Dr. Manalili is a recipient of numerous citations and awards and these are the following: Gawad Sentro ng Wikang Pilipino “Pinakamahusay na Teksbuk sa Filipino” for his published book entitled, “Pag-oorganisa ng Pamayanan: Tungo sa Kaunlaran na Mula sa Tao, Para sa Tao”, Special Citation by the Nihon Fukushi University for the establishment of the Graduate School of International Social Development, Gawad Lope Ka Santos, Special Recognitions awarded by Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamamalakaya, Kilusang Magbubukid, and Kongreso ng Pagkakaisa ng mga Maralita ng Lungsod.
He was awarded Professor Emeritus in recognition of his notable contributions in the field of education.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- DSD Candidate, UP Diliman
- Master in Community Development – UP Diliman
- Diploma in Community Development – UP Diliman
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy – Mary Help Christian Seminary
WORK EXPERIENCES
Mr. PAUL EDWARD MUEGO is the former Executive Director of the Philippine Coordinating Center for Inclusive Development Inc. Other professional engagements of Mr. Muego were the following: Trainer and Mediator for International DPC Board, External Assessor and Lecturer for St. Joseph’s College, Board Member for UP CSWCD Alumni Association, Senior Lecturer for College of Social Work and Community Development UP DIliman, Program Manager for CBM Community-Based Rehabilitation Office, Program Director for Kapatiran-Kaunlaran Foundation Inc. He has relevant international exposures as trainer and facilitator of Dialogue for Peaceful Change Training of Facilitators and DPC Workshop at the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- Master in Government Management ’ Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
- Completed 65 % of the requirements for MSSW
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work — Sacred Heart College – Lucena City
WORK EXPERIENCES
Ms. TEODORA Z. ROBETE is the current Chief Medical Social Worker at Tondo Medical Center.
Her experiences include 17 years of teaching social work courses and 34 years in social work practice. She great familiarity with current practice and has profound sensitivity to the needs of adult learners. She has a strong experience in working with children, families and groups.