CAP College Foundation

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CAP College Foundation

Established: 1988
Type: Private distance learning college
Dean: Alejandro Roces, Ph.D.
Location: Makati City, Philippines
Website: www.cap.com.ph

CAP College Foundation is a private, non-sectarian, distance learning college in the Philippines.

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[edit] School management

CAP College was established in 1988 under the name "Correspondence Accreditation Program for College Foundation, Inc."[1]

The school is an affiliate of the CAP Group of Companies, a family-owned conglomerate largely offering insurance and pre-need services. It is owned and controlled by members of the billionaire SobrepeƱa family. The college is managed by its current President, Dr. Alejandro Roces, veteran professor and former Philippine Secretary of Education.[2]

[edit] Academic programs

CAP College offers associate degree, baccalaureate degree, and masteral degree programs in business, education, social sciences, liberal arts, and information technology.[1] [2]

[edit] Teaching method

Students have the option of taking courses online, by mail, or by pick-up of their module packages. Midterm and final examinations are proctored and have to be physically taken on-site.[2] [3]

[edit] Campus

CAP College maintains administrative and educational offices in Makati City, Philippines.[1] It has partnered with state colleges and universities throughout the country to widen access to students nationwide. The school has also made strategic alliances with partner establishments in other countries to expand their operational reach to overseas Filipino nationals, Filipino ex-patriates, dual Filipino citizens, and citizens of other countries.[2] [4]

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Directory of Higher Education Institutions, Commission on Higher Education, 2006-2007.
  2. ^ a b c d Official Handbook, CAP College Foundation, 2006.
  3. ^ Office of Admissions, CAP College Foundation, 2006.
  4. ^ Official Website, CAP College Foundation, last accessed August 15, 2006.