Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) is a state college to offers a Degree through the Special Academic Program (SAP)

Distance Education Program - SAP is an inclusive educational assessment scheme which recognizes knowledge, skills and other qualifications acquired by individuals. Students study through the modular form of instruction at home. He/she can complete from 1 year to 3 years depending on their qualifications. The program is designed for working professionals who wish to complete a degree through their professional achievements; it recognizes their career as well as their prior learning achieved from non-formal and informal educational experiences in order to reduce the period of studies.

VISION

MISSION

The SAP shall contribute to the holistic development of globally competitive teachers, technologists, and entrepreneur through equivalency and accreditation of prior non-formal and informal learning.

OBJECTIVE

The SAP aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Accredit and assess prior non-formal and informal learning of individuals toward the granting of equivalency certificates and awards in higher education;
2. Award higher education certificates and degrees to deserving individuals;
3. Act as channel for the industry to access to educational opportunities through the SAP scheme;
4. Assist the SAP administration in the development of internal policies and systems of program implementation consistent with R.A. 330;
5. Provide consultancy service and other forms of assistance to campuses and other institutions of higher learning offering the same scheme; and
6. Fully develop the system of equivalency and accreditation in higher education as a bridging mechanism for the flexible entry and exchange among the formal, non-formal and informal systems of higher learning.

ELIGIBILITY

Bachelor Degree: One who stays overseas with high school graduate diploma.

Master's Degree: One who stays overseas with a bachelor degree

Doctorate Degree: One who stays overseas with a masteral degree.

REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR, MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE

a. Correctly accomplished application form
b. High School Form 137/ Transcript of Records
c. Picture (1.5 x 1.5) jpeg format
d. Photocopy of Passport

All Documents should be scanned and sent through email.

NOTE: All submitted requirements and documents which are verified fake or tampered will be cancelled and nonrefundable

NOTES FOR APPLYING COURSES:

Students who do not meet professors or instructors recognized by SAP for Health Science course are not allowed to enroll. Furthermore, even though they finish the course, Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) doesn’t allow the graduate to take the board examination.

MODE OF INSTRUCTION:

1. Students study through the modular form of instruction at home.
2. Mentors will be assigned to help the students in terms of advice, as well as guide them if they have difficulty in learning their modules.

PROFESSORS/MENTORS

WHAT MENTORS/PROFESSORS DO

1. Set high expectations of performance
2. Offer challenging ideas
3. Help build self-confidence
4. Encourage professional behavior
5. Confront negative behaviors and attitudes
6. Coach their mentees
7. Offer wise counsel
8. Inspire their mentees
9. Offer encouragement
10. Assist with their mentee's careers
11. Offer lecture

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

The modules are composed of 10 lessons or topics which have 10 items test each lesson taken through internet computer. The students will have to realize that they cannot proceed to the next module if they will not pass the test given after each module.

Each module test will be checked and scores will be computed which will become their final grade. If the student fails the test, he/she will have another chance to take the test once again. The 100% result of the online examination will be converted to 90% thru online procedure, and the remaining 10% will come from the traditional procedure where the student will take the pen and paper examination.

If the student doesn’t take 10% traditional procedure examination, his/her grade from the examination will result from the online examination procedure only.

In case there are professors recognized by SAP who supervised the students, the professors will conduct the examination every semester.

Graduation Ceremony: April (if not able to attend, the Diploma will be posted)

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Click APPLICATION
2. Fill-out the application form.
3. Upon submission, a confirmation page will appear together with the reference number. (*Reference number is important because it will serve as a temporary student number.)
4. Once your application is confirmed, please submit the required documents including recommendation letter through this email sapregister@gmail.com.
5. Once your payment has been received, you will be notified through email of your eligibility to the program, as well as your student number and password. Please make sure that you have correctly indicated your email address.
6. You may now start with your first trimester modules.
7. INQUIRY: If you have any inquiries, please send email to sap_headoffice@earist.edu.ph.