St. Dominic College of Asia

St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA)
Former names	St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences (2003-2009)
Motto	Revolutionizing Education
Type	Private co-educational basic and higher education institution
Established	November 28, 2003; 20 years ago
Academic affiliations	PACUCOA, ACUCA, World Council for Curriculum and Instruction
President	Gregorio A. Andaman,Jr.
Vice-president	Nilda W. Balsicas; (VP for Academic Affairs & Research)
Principal	Valerie H. Insigne; (Basic Education Department)
Location	Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines; 14°27′32″N 120°57′37″E / 14.45898°N 120.96027°E
Campus	Urban
Colors	Red and White
Nickname	Dominican Pikemen
Sporting affiliations	ISAA, National Capital Region Athletic Association
Mascot	Nico Dominic
Website	stdominiccollege.edu.ph
	Location in Luzon Location in the Philippines

The St. Dominic College of Asia, also referred to by its acronym SDCA, is a private co-educational basic and higher education institution in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines. It was founded by Don Gregorio and Doña Dominga Andaman in 2003 and initially named St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences. SDCA offers in preschool, primary, secondary, tertiary, postgraduate education levels, as well as vocational education program.

History

St. Dominic College of Asia in Bacoor

The school traces its roots with the establishment of the St. Dominic Medical Center (SDMC) in 1991 by founders Don Gregorio and Doña Dominga Andaman. In 2003, 12 years after the realization of the hospital in Cavite, a school named St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences was added to the hospital.

Initially offering programs in Caregiving and BS Nursing in collaboration with the SDMC, St. Dominic has evolved into a full-fledged collegiate institution with four schools: School of Health Science Professions (SHSP), School of Arts, Sciences & Education (SASE), School of International Hospitality & Tourism Management (SIHTM), and School of Business & Computer Studies (SBCS).

In 2009, St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences was officially renamed St. Dominic College of Asia.

In 2011, Dr. Marita A. Andaman-Rillo, eldest daughter of the founders, passed on the presidency of SDCA to the youngest Andaman son, Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman Jr. Dr. Andaman, in his first year of presidency, launched the institution's battlecry “Revolutionizing Education”. Highlights of this include the launch the Basic Education Unit (Preschool, Elementary, and High School), and accreditation of Business Administration, Information Technology, Education, Psychology, Hospitality Management and Nursing programs by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), both in 2012.^[1]

Accreditation

In 2019 St. Dominic College of Asia has granted Deregulated Status by Commission on Higher Education (Philippines), the grant of deregulated status is given to private HEIs that have consistently shown exemplary performance in the provision of education, research and extension services, at the same time rationalizing supervision of private HEIs through progressive deregulation ^[2] and last 2020, the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) awarded St. Dominic College of Asia as the TOP 3 College with Highest Accredited Programs in the Philippines for the third time.^[3]

On September 23, 2024, St. Dominic College of Asia has proudly received Autonomous Status from the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines), a remarkable milestone that highlights our evolution into a leading educational institution. Achieving CHED’s highest recognition for colleges is a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, especially within just 20 years of establishment. ^[4]

Academics

Facade in October 2018

St. Dominic College of Asia is divided into five schools, graduate school, basic and senior high school education department and SDCA offers 17 Undergraduate degree programs and 3 graduate degree programs. In 2022, Dr. Andaman announced the plan to build the School of Medicine for the 20th anniversary of SDCA.^[5]

Program Offerings

Basic Education

Preschool
Elementary
Junior High School

Senior High School

Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM)
Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track - Hotel and Restaurant Services (TVL HRS)
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track - Information Communications Technology (TVL ICT)

Higher Education

School of Nursing and Allied Health Studies (SNAHS)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

School of Medical Laboratory Science (SMLS)

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

School of Accountancy, Sciences, and Education (SASE)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

School of International, Hospitality, Tourism, and Management (SIHTM)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major in Financial Management
Major in Marketing Management
Major in Human Resource Development Management
Major in Operations Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Major in Cruiseline Operations
Major in Culinary Arts & Kitchen Operations

School of Communication, Multimedia, and Computer Studies (SCMCS)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Multimedia Arts
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Graduate Studies

Master of Arts in Psychology
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Nursing

School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Accredited Technical-Vocational Programs

Caregiving NCII
Bread and Pastry NCII
Agricultural Crops Education NCI and NC II
Electrical Installation and Maintenance NCII
Shielded Arc Metal Welding NCI and NCII
Organic Agriculture Production NCII

References

[1] SDCA History http://sdca.edu.ph/

[2] Deregulated status https://www.facebook.com/stdominiccollege

[3] Top 3 College http://sdca.edu.ph/

[4] [https://www.facebook.com/stdominiccollege/posts/pfbid0amZwGHQgQDjZT1r1fauYasrzzNAsZ6qdX5PJ9WWAGNav56vdh6WxzCxURXDB27Ewl

[5] School of Medicine http://sdca.edu.ph/

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