Kalayaan College (or KC) was a private, non-sectarian higher education institution formerly located in Marikina that has since moved to Quezon City. It was established in 2000. On July 4, 2022, Kalayaan College ended its operations after 22 years due to financial losses.[1][2]

Kalayaan College

Kalayaan College was on Manga Road cor Aurora Blvd, near the Line 2 Betty Go-Belmonte. It was established by notable academics. For example, the college's president, Dr. José Abueva, is a former president of the University of the Philippines (UP).

The college followed UP's curriculum, such as the grading system for students (where 1.00 is the highest and 5.00 is the lowest or failing grade). Most of the professors were members of UP's faculty or UP graduates. [citation needed]

Bachelor courses

Bachelor in Science courses

Kalayaan College's Bachelor in Science courses included Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Computer Science, and Psychology.[citation needed]

Bachelor in the Arts courses

KC's Bachelor in the Arts courses included Psychology, Journalism, and Literature.[citation needed]

Other Bachelor courses

Kalayaan College had bachelor courses in Public Administration, Early Childhood Care and Development, Fine Arts (Major in Studio Arts /Visual Communication).[citation needed]

Other courses

Kalayaan College offered programs such as Associate in Arts and Sciences, Associate in Computer Technology, and Certificate in Fine Arts.[citation needed]

References

  1. "Kalayaan College Facebook page". Facebook.
  2. Roque, Nika (July 5, 2022). "Kalayaan College to end operations due to financial losses". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 16, 2022.