The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has released the official list of in-demand courses for A.Y. 2014-2015 to A.Y. 2017-2018.
Incoming freshman students are encouraged to enroll these courses labeled by CHEd as priority courses as they deemed fit within the next five (5) years as agreed upon by the Interagency Committe meetings held on September 30 and October 24, 2013.
The said meetings were attended by representatives from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), and Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU).
Topping on the list of priority courses are agriculture and related fields, engineering, science and math, information technology (IT), teacher education, and health sciences.
The CHEd Priority Courses for AY 2014-2015 to AY 2017-2018 include the following fields with percentage of allocations:
- agriculture and related fields (15%)
- engineering (15%)
- science and math (13%)
- information technology (10%)
- teacher education (10%),
- health sciences (10%)
- arts and humanities (5%)
- social and behavioral sciences (5%)
- business administration and related courses (5%)
- architecture (5%)
- maritime (2%)
- communication (2%)
- others (3%, to be determined by each Regional Office)
List of CHEd In-Demand Courses for 2014-2018
Following are CHEd in-demand courses released for AY 2014-2015 to AY 2017-2018.
1. Agriculture and Related Fields (15%)
- Agro-Forestry
- Veterinatry Medicine
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agribusiness/Management
- Agricultural Entrepreneurship
- Agricultural Technology
- Agriculture
- Fisheries
- BS Food Technology
- Agricultural Economics
2. Engineering (15%)
- Mechanical
- Electronics
- Communication
- Metallurgical/Mining
- Computer
- Biomedical
- Chemical
- Geodetic
- Electrical
- Meteorological
- Mining
- Goelogical
- Sanitary Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Bio Chemical Engineering
3. Science and Math (13%)
- BS Mathematics
- BS Physics
- BS Biology
- BS Chemistry
- BS Marine Biology/Science
- BS Applied Physics
- BS Geology
- BS Earth Science
- BS Applied Mathematics
- BS Statistics/Applied Statistics
- Atmospheric Science
- Environmental Science
4. Information Technology (10%)
- Information Technology and Computing Studies
- Multimedia
- Animation
- Programming
- Computer Science
- Information System Management
- Bachelor in Library Science & Information System Major in System Analysis
5. Teacher Education major in (10%)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Reading
- English
- Educational Media/Technology
- Special Education (SPED)
- Human Kinetics
- Physical Education and Sports Science
- Bachelor of Physical Education major in School PE
- Early Childhood Education
- Environmental Planning (for teachers)
- MAPEH
- Music Education
- Art Education
- Health Education
6. Health Sciences (10%)
- Pharmacy
- Radiology Technology
- Medical Technology
- Physical Therapy
- BS Nutrition
7. Arts and Humanities (5%)
- Creative and Performing Arts
- BS Religious Education
- BS Philosophy
- BS Theology
8. Social and Behavioral Sciences (5%)
- BS Psychology
- BS Social Work
- Human Development
- Guidance and Counseling
9. Business Administration and Related Courses (5%)
- BS Accountancy
- Business Data Outsourcing
- Business Process Outsourcing
- Construction Management
- Tourism
10. Architecture (5%)
- BS Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Interior Design
- Environmental Planning
- Fine Arts
- Urban Planning
11. Maritime (2%)
- BS Marine Transportation
12. Communication (2%)
- BA Communication
- BA Journalism
- BA Broadcasting
- BS Development Communication
13. Others (to be determined by each Regional Office)
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