About USeP

The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) is a regional state university created in 1978 through Batas Pambansa Bilang 12. The university is an integration of four state institutions: Mindanao State University-Davao, the University of the Philippines-Master of Management Program in Davao, the Davao School of Arts and Trades, and the Davao National Regional Agricultural School.

The university has four campuses: Obrero (main) and Mintal campuses in Davao City, Tagum-Mabini Campus which has two units — one in Tagum City and one in Compostela Valley Province — and Bislig Campus in Surigao del Sur.

History

15 December 1978 marked the birth of the sole state university in Region XI. On this date, Batas Pambansa Blg. 12 was passed, thereby creating the University of Southeastern Philippines.

The integration of the School of Arts and Trades (DSAT) and the Davao National Regional Agricultural School (DNRAS) paved the way for the birth of the five USeP campuses: the Davao City main campus in Obrero with an area of 6.5 hectares; the Mintal campus, Davao City that has an area of 2.8 hectares; the Tagum campus, Tagum City with a 77-hectare land area; the Mabini campus which lies in a 109-hectare land area in Mampising, Mabini, Compostela Valley Province; and the latest addition, Bislig campus in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur with an area of 9.7 hectares.

The early years saw birth of the College of Engineering and Technology in Obrero campus, the College of Forestry and Agriculture at Tagum and Mabini campuses and College of Arts and Sciences in Mintal campus. The succeeding years witnessed developments in the academic and administrative realms of USEP.

In 1993, through a Board of Regents (BOR) resolution, External Studies Programs were established. These were USEP-Hinatuan Ext. Program in Surigao del Sur; USEP-Baganga External Studies Program in Davao Oriental; USEP-Kapalong College of Agricultural Technology and Entrepreneurship and USEP-Pantukan External Studies Program.

In 1996, USEP-Bislig campus in Surigao del Sur was established. PICOP waived nine hectares of Barangay Maharlika, Bislig for the initial campus.

From 1993 to 1997, new units were created. Among them were Mindanao Center for Policy Studies (MCPS); Affiliated Non-Conventional Energy Center (ANEC) for Region XI; Office of Admission and Student Records (OASR); Medical Division; Institute of Urban Finance and Management; University Testing and Guidance Office (UGTO); Project Implementation Unit (PIU); Institute of Computing (IC) and Center for Professministrative and organizational structure of the university to make it more responsive to changing needs and to enable the university to engage more in research and extension. Today, it has a modified organizational structure of the university, which sees the continued implementation of the university's decentralization policies under established policy guidelines, which has resulted to more effective and efficient units. The Evening Program implemented through BOR resolution No. 2732 accommodates students who could not make it in the regular day program with some variation in fees. Also, Summer Program has been approved. By the year 2001, the total number of curriculum offerings was 31 for the Graduate School and 28 for the Undergraduate Program.

Beginning 2002, the Office of the President under the administration of Dr. Julieta I. Ortiz identified and pursued Program Accreditation as one of the major thrusts of the university. The same year, three programs were awarded Level I status by AACCUP. These were BSED of USeP Tagum and Obrero, BEED of Obrero and Forestry and Agricultural Engineering of Tagum. Today, 16 of its undergraduate programs are accredited.

Now in its 26th year, the university has all the reasons to be proud of its achievements in the areas of instruction, research, extension, production, and administration. Within this period, the university is establishing a niche as a center for academic excellence in Mindanao — a reputation it has acquired through persistence and constancy of purpose in the pursuit of quality and excellence in all its undertakings. The University of Southeastern Philippines had made and will continue to make performance as a yardstick to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of its distantly located but diversely-rich university network of campuses.

Mission

USeP shall produce world-class graduates and relevant research and extension through quality education and sustainable resource management.

Vision

A PREMIER UNIVERSITY IN THE ASEAN REGION

By becoming a premier university in the ASEAN Region, the USEP shall be a center of excellence and development, responsive and adaptive to fast-changing environments. USEP shall also be known as the leading university in the country that fosters innovation and applies knowledge to create value towards social, economic, and technological developments.

College of Arts and Sciences

• BS Biology
• BS Mathematics
• BS Statistics
• AB Literature
• AB Language

College of Engineering

• BS Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• BS Electronics and Communication Engineering (BSECE)
• BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• BS Geodetic Engineering (BSGE)
• BS Geology (BSGeo)
• BS Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• BS Mining Engineering (BSMiE)

College of Technology

• B Computer Technology (BCT)
• B Industrial Technology (BIT)
• B Technological Education (BTE)
• DT with majors in Automotive, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Advance Vulcanizing, Refrigeration & Air conditioning Technology

College of Education

• Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), major in: Communication Arts Reading, Elementary Education, H.E.L.E., Mathematics, Science and Health
• Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd), major in: English, BioSCi, T.H.E., MAPEH
• Bachelor of Special Education (BSpEd)

School of Applied Economics

As the country enters into the global market, the demand for graduates with strong economics and quantitative techniques background is expected to rise. This is because contemporary national and international relations all have underlying economic implications. Individuals, companies and governments are all interested in the art of good housekeeping because knowledge of economics helps them deal with the problems they face. The current economic crisis in Asia (Philippines included) and the current debate on worldwide recession highlight the need to train more professionals with knowledge and competence in economics. Economics provides the tools and skills with which to deal with these issues. The need for these specialized skills will become more apparent with Mindanao emerging as an industrial hub of the Philippines.

The School of Applied Economics is designed to create career opportunities in research, agriculture, consulting, banking, manufacturing, education, and the public sector.

The School of Applied Economics (SAEc) will assert, maintain and enhance its leadership role in areas of instruction and research, especially in the field of economics. This role is coupled with a responsibility to a better understanding by faculty, students and the broader community of future generations. The School will be recognized for the quality of its intellectual endeavors and the means by which it undertakes its functions in instruction, research and extension.

The School of Applied Economics (SAEc) is committed to:

1. educate and train students, particularly in the field of economics
2. to develop intellectual skills and knowledge in economics, at the same time embracing a responsibility for the future;
3. to expand knowledge in economics through research; and
4. to foster and promote principles of equity, both at present and for future generations.

• BS Economics

College of Governance, Business and Economics

• BS Entrepreneur
• BS Business Administration (major in Business Economics)

Undergraduate

• BS Agricultural Business
• BS Agricultural Economics
• BS Community Development
• BS Public Administration

Graduate

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Master of Science in Biology

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics

Master of English in Applied Linguistics

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Doctor of Education major in Educational Management

Master in Education

Major in:

(a) Educational Management

(b) Guidance and Counseling

Master of Education in Exceptional Children

Major in:

(a) Blind and Visually Impaired

(b) Mentally Gifted and Mentally Handicapped

Master of Education in Language Teaching

Major in:

(a) English

(b) Filipino

Master of Arts in Science Teaching

Major in:

(a) Biology

(b) Physics

Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics

Master of Education in Special Education

Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

Master of Education in Alternative Learning Systems

Certificate title in:

(a) Educational Administration

(b) Special Education

(c) Guidance & Counseling
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering

Major in:

(a) Civil Engineering

(b) Electronics and Communications Engineering

(c) Electrical Engineering

(d) Mechanical Engineering

(e) Energy Technology
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Master in Industrial Technology

Major in:

(a) Automotive Technology

(b) Electrical Technology

((c) Electronics Technology

(d) Mechanical Technology

Master in Vocational Education
INSTITUTE OF COMPUTING

Master of Science in Information Science

Master of Science in Library Information Science
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ECONOMICS

Masters of Science in Econometrics

Masters of Science in Economics

Graduate Diploma in Econometrics

Graduate Diploma in Economics
COLLEGE OF GOVERNANCE, BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Department of Developmental Studies

Doctor of Philosophy

Major in:

Development Administration

Development Research & Administration

Organization Studies

Master of Science in Developmental Administration

Master of Science in Development Communication Management

Department of Business & Administration

Master of Business Administration

Areas:

(a) Agribusiness Management

(b) Cooperative Management

(c) Corporate Management

(d) Enterprise Development
Department of Governance Studies

Master of Public Administration

Areas:

(a) Fiscal Administration

(b) Organizational Studies

(c) Public Policy & Program Administration

Master of Science in Environmental & Resource Management

Master of Science in Local & Regional Governance
USEP TAGUM-MABINI CAMPUS

Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture

Doctor of Education major in Educational Management

Master in Education

Major in Educational Management

Master of Professional Studies in Development Education

Major in Educational Management

Master of Extension Education

Master of Science in Forestry

Major in Forest Resources Management

Master of Science in Agriculture

Major in:

(a) Agronomy

(b) Animal Science

(c) Crop Protection

(d) Horticulture

(e) Soil Science

Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (effective 2009 – 2010

Bislig Campus

• BS Civil Engineering
• BS Electrical Engineering
• BS Electronics Engineering
• BS Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Technology major in: Automotive, Electronics, and Electrical

Tagum-Mabini Campus

• BS Agricultural Engineering
• BS Agriculture
• B Agricultural Technology
• B Elementary Education
• B Secondary Education
• BS Forestry