Nursing and Social Work Programs are PAASCU Level III Accredited and Perform Well in Board Exam Results

The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) has granted LEVEL III accreditation to the CEU Social Work Program and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The School of Nursing and School of Education, Liberal Arts, Music, and Social Work PAASCU Accreditation Teams were led by their respective Deans, Dr. Elvira L. Urgel and Dr. Maria Rita Lucas, with Dr. Lolita Pablo, Head of Social Work Program, the Overall and Area Chairpersons from each School, together with the faculty, alumni, industry partners, and students.

The accreditation status is in effect for a five-year period ending in May 2028.

As for the Board Exam performance of the two programs, Centro Escolar University Manila, Makati, and Malolos campuses recorded a 100% passing rate for first-time takers in the May 2023 Philippine Nurses Board Examination released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). For four years in a row, the CEU School of Nursing has consistently garnered a 100% passing rate on the nurse board exam.

On the other hand, the September 2022 Social Work Board Examination results showed a 90.91% passing rate for first-time takers. Graduates of the CEU Bachelor of Science in Social Work with Specialization in Community Health Care program are also qualified to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), as it offers 21 units of education in addition to the Licensure Examination for Social Workers.

The newly licensed Escolarians Nurses and Social workers are fully prepared to enter the workforce, both domestic and international, as knowledgeable and compassionate professionals that the University instilled in their studies.