Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas Benchmarks TSU’s Bachelor in Human Services Program

Representatives from the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas (KLD) visited Tarlac State University on July 31 to benchmark the Bachelor in Human Services (BHumServ) program under the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS). The activity was held at the Main Audio-Visual Room (AVR).

The benchmarking aimed to familiarize KLD with the strategies and processes implemented by TSU’s Department of Psychology and Human Services in securing a Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) for its Human Services program, which KLD plans to offer.

During the discussion, CASS Dean Dr. Brendalyn Manzano shared that the department conducted a community feasibility study before establishing the program. This included surveys and visits to senior high schools to assess students’ interest in pursuing Human Services.

The delegates also learned about the department’s strategies for promoting the program and increasing awareness of the field among prospective students. In addition, discussions covered faculty qualifications and curriculum requirements, including the required proportion of faculty members holding master’s degrees and the need for qualified registered guidance counselors.

Through this benchmarking activity, TSU shared its experiences and practices in developing its Bachelor in Human Services program, supporting knowledge exchange between higher education institutions as they work to strengthen their academic offerings in the helping professions.