Getting To Know General Academic Strand

Are you not sure yet about your interest?

Take the General Academic Strand (GAS)! Unlike other K to 12 tracks and strands that are specific to a career, GAS gives you the chance to weigh your options. GAS is a Senior High School strand that takes on a generalist approach in preparing students for college. It covers various disciplines like Humanities, Social Sciences, Organization, and Management. Since GAS does not specialize in any strand, you are free to choose any college degree program under the three other strands based on the elective you will choose. Moreover, a possible course to pursue from this strand is Education.

The Courses Under General Academics Strand

 Courses:

- Humanities 1* - Humanities 2* - Social Science 1** - Applied Economics - Organization and Management - Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction - Elective 1 (from any Track/Strand) - Elective 2 (from any Track/Strand) - Work Immersion/Research/Career - Advocacy/Culminating Activity

GAS is a very versatile strand because it does not focus on any single career path. This gives students the freedom to explore their options and gives them a good mix of subjects so they can make a more informed decision when it comes to choosing an undergraduate degree in the future.

Objectives and Advantages of General Academics Strand

 The GAS is ideal for those who are still undecided about which career path they want to pursue in the future. GAS aims to:

• Cover various subjects and topics including Humanities, Social Sciences, Organization, and Management • Give students the freedom and ability to pursue any undergraduate program under the three other strands in the future • Develop your communication and writing skills • Learn about Empowerment Technologies The GAS gives senior high school students exposure a variety of different subjects, allowing them to explore each one to see which will be the best fit for them. With GAS, students can: • Take a wide selection of subjects including Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction, And Organization Management • Enjoy a balanced mix of subjects from the other SHS strands namely HUMSS, ABM, and STEM • Make a more informed decision regarding their undergraduate program and future career path because they have learned a host of different subjects.

What Kind of Courses can GAS take?

Since GAS is not focused on only one specific path, it provides you with a number of opportunities after you graduate. Here are some of the college courses of GAS graduates..

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION If you are passionate about teaching children, then you might be interested in taking a course in Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED). BEED will train and prepare you to become a primary school teacher. Some major fields of concentration in BEED programs are Early Childhood Education, General Education, Special Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Filipino, Social Studies, and Technology and Home Economics (THE). BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Being a teacher is just one of the many careers paths you can have in GAS. The BSED is a four-year degree course that provides students with a solid understanding of the discipline. You will be trained to be knowledgeable about theoretical and practical concepts. Some of the specializations you have in Bachelor in Secondary Education include English, Mathematics, Filipino, Physical Science, Biological Science, MAPEH, and History. APPLIED ECONOMICS In GAS, you can also practice your business acumen after you graduate. You can take a course in Applied Economics, that uses economic theories in areas of business, finance, government, and consulting among others. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Want to take your advocacy in saving Mother Nature to the next level? Why not try Environmental Management? This course deals with the study of the interaction of human systems and natural systems. It seeks to answer the different environmental problems today like global warming, natural calamities, overpopulation, and waste disposal among others. The Disaster Preparedness elective that you can take in GAS will prepare you for a course in Environmental Science. BSBA OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT The knowledge you will gain in Operations and Management electives from GAS will help you in taking a course in BSBA Operations Management. This course is designed to provide you with the necessary skills in creating products, developing, distributing, and analyzing internal processes. The BSBA in Operations Management program will teach you how manufacturing and service operations contribute to organizational strategy.

Tips for Upcoming GAS Students

 1. Have time Management.

Having time management will help you a lot to divide your time and help you to do your activities on time. 2. Take Notes Taking notes is preferable to taking screenshots since it will help you improve your listening, writing, and comprehension skills. 3. Eat and sleep on time It is proven that our brain won't make its full potential if we neglect to eat or sleep early since it is an academic strand we need to make our brain function to its full potential and it also affects our health. 4. Have time to relax The General Academic Strand is not that difficult, so take some time to relax and enjoy yourself, and don't overthink every activity you're assigned because "Health is wealth."

What you will gain from the GAS Strand

1. Hone you creative writing skills.

2. Learn about Organization Management. 3. Learn about Empowerment Technologies. 4. Gain knowledge of Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction. 5. Develop your communication skills.