Bachelor in Holistic Disciplines

Program Length: 9 Trimesters

Careers: Creative Writer, Researcher, Events Planner, Liaison Officer, Development Officer, Community Organizer, Life-Auxiliary Caregiver, Fitness Instructor, Training Specialist, Wellness & Life Coach, Youth Leader, HR Practitioner, Project Coordinator, PR Officer, Copywriter, Social Service Worker, Sales Representative, Brand Marketing Agent, Pastoral Care Worker, Spiritual Formator, Executive Assistant, Community Health Worker, Youth Outreach Worker, Business Service Officer, Adolescent Counselor, Data Analysts and many more of the best they can be.

The Bachelor in Holistic Disciplines (B-HOLD) is a hybrid, integrative, relevant and transformative degree program designed for the next generation of learners with diverse passions, interests and learning abilities. It enables holistic growth and cultivates professional competencies in the disciplines of Contemporary Communication, Health and Wellness, Inclusion and Leadership, and Youth Development Studies.

To be well-rounded is what it takes to shape the world.

B-HOLD opens doors to doors of opportunities, preparing learners to succeed in the broad field of human services. In this program, you will learn to:

  • synthesize and connect knowledge between academic disciplines to explore complex, real-world issues independently and in collaboration with others;
  • integrate and apply theories, methods, and critical perspectives from at least two academic disciplines to effectively formulate solutions for a problem or various issues;
  • relate and demonstrate inclusive, socially responsible, and ethical behavior to uphold adherence to regulations, professional standards, and industry best practices;
  • formulate and express thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills in person, in writing, in the digital world, and in other forms to facilitate meaningful exchange;
  • evaluate and use information and digital tools effectively to learn, create, and share digital resources responsibly and ethically; and
  • assess and value the importance of wellness to promote personal well-being, community health, and care for the environment.

B-HOLD Interdisciplinary Specializations

B-HOLD is an innovative, inclusive, learner-centered and holistic academic program designed for the next generation of learners in the 21st century. It prepares them to be globally competitive and professionally competent with social acumen and a growth mindset. Through its hybrid approach to learning, graduates gain relevant competencies that they can integrate into their chosen careers and advance as transformative agents of positive change.

Contemporary Communication
and Health & Wellness
Focus: Communicating wellness, managing health campaigns, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Inclusion & Leadership
and Health & Wellness

Focus: Leading inclusive organizations with strong emphasis on wellbeing, equity, and diversity.

Youth Development Studies
and Health & Wellness

Focus: Supporting youth growth through wellness, health education, and mentorship.

Youth Development Studies
and Contemporary Communication

Focus: Empowering youth through media, communication, and advocacy platforms.

Inclusion & Leadership
and Contemporary Communication

Focus: Using communication skills to lead inclusive, people-centered initiatives.

Inclusion & Leadership
and Youth Development Studies
Focus: Leading youth initiatives with inclusive, empowering leadership approaches.

Positive agents of change.

The School of Multidisciplinary Studies aspires to champion learner-centered, inclusive, innovative, and holistic educational experiences that equip learners with relevant competencies to become positive agents of change in the society as nation builders, global citizens, and future leaders.

Grounded on outcomes-based principles and pedagogically-sound practices, the SMS leverages faculty expertise to produce critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and informed decision-makers.

Every nook and corner tells a story

This is where it all started. Step inside the TAFT Campus and have a glimpse of the classic La Salle architecture fused with updated technology and a very welcoming ambience.