Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (BSHE)
The program aims to produce key professionals who can contribute to the improvement of human welfare. Specifically, the student is trained to understand human development in relation to the biophysical and social environment; to have the necessary skills and competencies to participate in development programs as well as teaching and research on human-environment interaction, and to internalize and apply the ecological perspective to society’s problems.
Major in Human Settlements Planning (HSP)
Focuses on the design and implementation of plans which will ensure the long-term sustainability of the community and environmental resources while providing optimum development benefits to rural and urban communities. HSP major courses are offered and managed by the Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning.

Subjects under HSP:
CERP 101
Fundamentals of Human Settlements
CERP 161
Planning and Theory Practice I
CERP 140
Fundamentals of Environmental Economics
HUME 124
Environmental Health
CERP 122
Conservation of Natural Resources
CERP 162
Planning and Theory Practice II
CERP 163
Land Use Planning for Human Settlements
CERP 165
Human Settlements Planning I
CERP 166
Human Settlements Planning II
CERP 164
Spatial Analysis & Planning for Human Settlements
CERP 170
Conservation of Natural Resources Environmental Project Planning & Administration
CERP 200
Undergraduate Thesis
Below are some of the career paths for BSHE-HSP graduates:
- Instructor or Professor
- Registered Environmental Planner
- City/Municipal Planning and Development Officer
- City and Urban Planner
- Human Settlements Planner
- Environmental Planning Officer
- Rural Development Officer
- Environmental Impact Assessment Officer
- Environmental Consultant
- Researcher