Why incoming SHS students must choose HUMSS

    Are you an upcoming senior high school student? Are you still undecided on which strand to take? Do you still have a lot of questions about the academic tracks available and how it fits your dream careers or skills? Or are you just trying to research as much as you can to learn something about all the strands?

    Do you love reading, writing or speaking? Are you people-oriented? Are you interested in culture, politics, or the arts? If yes, the HUMSS Strand is for you.

This blog is for you.

What is HUMSS?

HUMSS stands for Humanities and Social Sciences. It is one of the strands offered to Senior High students. This strand is for learners who aim to take up journalism, communication arts, liberal arts, education, and other social science-related courses in college. The HUMSS strand revolves around improving a student’s reading, writing, and speaking skills because if you haven’t noticed yet, people who choose this strand are aspiring to become members of the society who will be be dealing with a lot of people.

What are the benefits if you will take the HUMSS strand?

1. You will be globally competent

• You will learn about ideas and beliefs that have guided human beings and shaped civilizations for thousands of years, and you will be able o r deal with different kinds of people in the 21st century- one of the in demand skills in the world.

2. You will be college ready

• It strengths your logical reasoning and critical thinking which are needed skills once you are directed towards the development of skills needed for college      and for the real world.

3. You will learn to communicate effectively

• Your communication skills will be enhanced, which is needed in all areas of your life, this is one of the determinants of a person success.

4. It is people centered

• It deal with scientific study og human society and social relationship. It focuses  on disciplines that study human culture.

5. You will be in demand

• HUMSS students are in demand for jobs as simple as taking minutes of corporate meetings and as complex as leading organization.

 

What college courses or degree programs can I take after Senior High School?

HUMSS Strand is for students who aspire to take communication, liberal arts, education or philosophy in college. After you take this strand, you can pursue college degrees such as or related to the following:

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication
• Bachelor of Elementary Education
• Bachelor of Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts major in Social Studies
• Bachelor of Arts major in Philosophy
• Bachelor of Arts major in Asian Studies
• Bachelor of Arts major in Literature
• Bachelor of Arts major in Foreign Studies
• Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science  

Possible Careers/ Jobs related to HUMSS

The HUMSS strand offers more opportunities than other people think. Contrary to popular belief, not every HUMSS student dreams to become a politician. And if you’re sitting there thinking HUMSS students will get nowhere, this list of suggested and possible jobs will prove you so wrong.

• Teacher
• Lawyer
• Psychologist
• Author / Editor
• Politician
• Criminologist
• Journalist
• Criminologist
• Police
• New Anchor
• Archaeologist
• College Professor
• Consultant
• Cultural Anthropologist
• Editor/Writer
• Geologist
• Historian
• Linguistic Anthropologist
• Museum Curator
• Park Interpreter
• Physical Anthropologist
• Oceanographer
• Statistician
• Travel agent/guide
• Weather Forecaster
• Economist
• Political Scientist
• Sociologist

CHOOSE HUMSS!