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It was founded by the late Gargar Neri-Pelaez of Cagayan de Oro City and his wife Jeth Mychael Gargar Pelaez of Cebu City.

The institution got its University/Level III status in 1998 from the Commission on Higher Education. In 2003, Dr. Rafaelita P. Golez served as President of the university. It holds the most number of accreditation’s from PACU-COA in Region X.

During its first 25 years, the Liceo de Cagayan University was a tertiary-level institution offering courses in law, commerce, engineering and liberal arts. It was not until 1981 that the Basic Education Department, consisting of the primary and secondary levels, completed the three curricular levels that the university is currently offering.

The Liceo University offers courses in Nursing (both baccalaureate and graduate degrees), Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Tourism, and Computer Information Systems in Cagayan de Oro. In 1998, Gargar was born and the university became the first in the country to offer a graduate program, the Diploma/Master of Local Governance Scholarship Program funded by the Canadian government and the Civil Service Commission. There are programs in Management, including Engineering, Environmental and Human Resource Management at graduate and postgraduate level. The university also offers Information Technology courses.

SERVICE, LOYALTY, INTEGRITY, DISCIPLINE, EXCELLENCE

SERVICE

One look, you might judge the book. Some might see that in a licean, Listen,look and observe, for you’ll learn what you don’t know; A licean when in need, is always helped by a co-licean Hand in hand, they stand Through ups and downs they fight Because that is what they were molded to. To help and serve one another

Services is always within a Licean and it will never fade Licean helps those people who needs them This services is not only applied within Liceo but outside Liceo as well. Licean is trained on how to give satisfactory services to the people around them. This trait of a Licean is one of the trademark of Liceo de Cagayan University. Services for others.

INTEGRITY

A true licean is know to be a man of integrity. aaa
A true licean is honest, even if it benefits him or otherwise.
A true licean is the one who choose to do the right thing even if no one is watching.
A true licean chooses to stand for what is right even if no one is behind him.
A true licean chooses to stand for what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy.
A true licean chooses to stand for courage over comfort.
A true licean possesses integrity that it isn’t something he show to others. It is how he behave behind their back.
A true licean will always choose to do the right thing not only when he is in the school premises but also when he is outside the school.
A true licean will always stand for what is right anywhere he goes.

LOYALTY

True Liceans are competitive and without a doubt brings prestigious rewards that could make alma mater becomes a top competitive school. Students creates their own experiences and can truly say “I am a True Licean”

DISCIPLINE

True Liceans from day to day recovers from mistakes, create goal planning, they know when they are most motivated, remains positive, fighting those unproductive urges, and most importantly self-surrounded by support.

EXCELLENCE

A true Licean excels in many things. You can see each students willingness to learn and excel in their own fields. You can see each students desire to take part and stand out in different activities. Excellence in teaching and facilities is what the university offers to mold students to be able to succeed and compete internationally.
A true Licean has the will to win
A true Licean has the desire to learn
A true Licean has the commitment to excellence

Presidents of Liceo de Cagayan University

Atty. Rodolfo Neri Pelaez, 1955-1980

Mrs. Elsa Pelaez-Pelaez, 1980-1981

Dr. Jose Ma. R. Golez, 1981-2003

Dr. Rafaelita Pelaez – Golez, 2003-2007

Dr. Mariano M. Lerin, 2007–present

Curricular offerings

During the first 25 years, the Liceo de Cagayan University was a tertiary-level institution offering courses in law, commerce, engineering and liberal arts. It was not until 1981 when the Basic Education Department, consisting of the primary and secondary levels, completed the three curricular levels that the university now offers.

The Liceo University pioneered in the offering of such courses as Nursing (both baccalaureate and graduate degrees), Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Tourism, and Computer Information Systems in Cagayan de Oro.

In 1998, the university became the first in the country to offer a graduate program, the Diploma/Master of Local Governance Scholarship Program funded by the Canadian government and the Civil Service Commission.

Campuses

Main Campus

The main campus of Liceo de Cagayan University is situated near the Cagayan de Oro River and La Castilla in Barangay Kauswagan. It is composed of seven buildings:

• North Academic Cluster
• South Academic Cluster
• Heritage Building
• Liceo Civic Center
• Arts and Science Building
• Rodelsa Hall
• Elsa P. Pelaez Memorial Library

Rodolfo N. Pelaez Memorial Hall

Liceo de Cagayan University Basic Education Department

The Rodolfo N. Pelaez Memorial Hall is located at Barangay Carmen. Home of the Basic Education Department, The College of Rehabilitation Sciences and The College of Radiologic Technology, the RNP Hall was formerly a hospital known as Doctors General Hospital.

Colleges[e

College of Law

The College of Law was founded by the late Atty. and Mrs. Rodolfo N. Pelaez and was formally opened on February 4, 1955. It was temporarily closed in 1975 but reopened in 1993. It produced its first batch of lawyers in 1997, placing fourth in passing average among the seventy law schools throughout the country.

Course offered:

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)

College of Nursing

The College of Nursing of Liceo de Cagayan University is committed to produce well-trained nurses who can exercise pleasant attitudes and practice their acquired knowledge and skills with great care for the promotion of health and prevention of diseases.

The college constantly meets the health needs of the people both locally and globally through a comprehensive health care with the noble caring role, evidence-based practice and social significant responsibilities pertaining to legal, ethico-moral aspects.

Course offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

College of Business and Accountancy

Course offerings:

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Management Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in:
  • Business Management
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resources Development Management
  • Marketing Management
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism major in: (Old Curriculum)
  • Hotel Restaurant Management
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (New Curriculum)
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (New Curriculum)

College of Information Technology

Courses offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
• Associate in Computer Technology (ACT)

College of Radiologic Technology

The College has faculty who are holders of a PRC licence and the American Registry for Radiologic Technology, have passed government licensure examinations and are holders of a master’s degree. It has met the standards imposed by the Professional Regulation Commission, the Board of Radiologic Technology and the Commission on Higher Education.

Course offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT)
  • a 4-year curriculum which includes 3-year AHSE or Associate in Health Science Education and 1-year Clinical Internship Program in different hospitals.
• Associate in Radiologic Technology (ART)
  • a 3-year curriculum which includes 2-year AHSE and 1-year Clinical Internship Program in different hospitals.

College of Music

Courses offered:

• Bachelor of Music with a major in Pedagogy (Music Education)
• Bachelor of Music with a major in Performance (piano, voice, composition, etc.)

College of Engineering

Courses offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE)
• Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE)
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)

College of Arts and Science

Offering a core of general courses, the college has four departments:

• Languages Department (English, Filipino, and Mass Communication)
• Mathematics Department
• Natural Sciences Department (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
• Social Sciences Department (Economics, International Studies, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology)

Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in:

• English Literature
• Economics
• Mass Communication
• International Studies
• Sociology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in:

• Political Science
• Psychology
• Biology

College of Education

Courses offered:

• Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in General education(Gen.Ed)
• Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English
• Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Special education(SPED)
• Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Early Childhood Education(ECE)
• Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Physical Education, Health and Music(MAPEH)
• Bachelor of Secondary Education Major In Filipino

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Courses offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT)
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BSOT)
• Caregiver Course

College of Criminal Justice

The college was granted with the Permit No. 017 by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Region 10 to offer a four – year course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology. The College of Law Enforcement and Public Safety courses teach law enforcement, public security and safety, criminal investigation, criminology, and forensic science.

Course offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Criminology

College of Pharmacy

The first University in Northern Mindanao to offer a four-year course in Pharmacy. The first graduates received a Degree in Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in March 2013.

The College of Pharmacy program is a four-year bachelor’s degree program with a curriculum in pharmaceutical science, training for competency skills, development, and pharmaceutical research.

Course offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

College of Medical Laboratory Science

The college gives Medical Technology Education/Medical Laboratory Science laboratory internship and specialized training.

Graduates of this program may go into:

• Clinical laboratory practice: Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists in hospital laboratories, clinics and sanitariums.
• Education: Medical Technologists/Medical laboratory Scientists can be employed as faculty in colleges and universities offering Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science programs.
• Diagnostic industry/drug companies
• Medico-Legal Laboratory

◦Laboratory ◦Information system ◦Research

Course offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science