College of Arts and Sciences, UP Manila Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila, 1000
Department of Behavioral Sciences (DBS)
Vision
A center of excellence in Behavioral Sciences and health policy, guided by the ideals of integrity, service, professionalism, nationalism and internationalism.
Mission
To be the provider and leader of excellent and responsive education, research and service in the Behavioral Sciences and health policy.
Program Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences
The program uses an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach, integrating the fields of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology to equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand the dynamics of human behavior and related issues in the context of the Filipino psyche, society and culture.
Substance-use and addiction, Behavioral health, Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices, Mixed-methods and Qualitative Research Methods, Community-based Interventions, Anthropology of Development
Public and Global Health, Health Sociology, Human Resources for health, Public Health Ethics/Bioethics, Health Policy and Administration, Sustainability Science, Human Ecology and Consumer Education, Indigenous health research