The College is recognized as the pioneer in development communication teaching in the world. It has trained faculty members of state universities and colleges in the Philippines and in other countries in the Asia-Pacific region for their higher degrees in development communication. In 1999, the College was named as one of two CHED national centers of excellence in communication. The BSDC degree program has set a trend and is now the model for similar degree programs implemented by other academic institutions in the Philippines and other developing countries as well.

CDC undertakes research studies in human development and the processes and structures of communication with emphasis on those that promote equity, empowerment, environmental sustainability, and peace and human rights. It undertakes training, advisory, and action projects that help build the communication capabilities and resources of people, communities, institutions, and other participants in the development process.

Visit the official website of the College of Development Communication (http://www.devcom.edu.ph).

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