The school traces its roots with the establishment of the St. Dominic Medical Center (SDMC) in 1991 by founders Don Gregorio and Doña Dominga Andaman. In 2003, 12 years after the realization of the hospital in Cavite, a school named St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences was added to the hospital.
Initially offering programs in Caregiving and BS Nursing in collaboration with the SDMC, St. Dominic has evolved into a full-fledged collegiate institution with four schools: School of Health Science Professions (SHSP), School of Arts, Sciences & Education (SASE), School of International Hospitality & Tourism Management (SIHTM), and School of Business & Computer Studies (SBCS).
In 2009, St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences was officially renamed St. Dominic College of Asia.
In 2011, Dr. Marita A. Andaman-Rillo, eldest daughter of the founders, passed on the presidency of SDCA to the youngest Andaman son, Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman Jr. Dr. Andaman, in his first year of presidency, launched the institution's battlecry “Revolutionizing Education”. Highlights of this include the launch the Basic Education Unit (Preschool, Elementary, and High School), and accreditation of Business Administration, Information Technology, Education, Psychology, Hospitality Management and Nursing programs by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), both in 2012.[1]
Accreditation
In 2019 St. Dominic College of Asia has granted Deregulated Status by Commission on Higher Education (Philippines), the grant of deregulated status is given to private HEIs that have consistently shown exemplary performance in the provision of education, research and extension services, at the same time rationalizing supervision of private HEIs through progressive deregulation [2] and last 2020, the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) awarded St. Dominic College of Asia as the TOP 3 College with Highest Accredited Programs in the Philippines for the third time.[3]
On September 23, 2024, St. Dominic College of Asia has proudly received Autonomous Status from the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines), a remarkable milestone that highlights our evolution into a leading educational institution. Achieving CHED’s highest recognition for colleges is a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, especially within just 20 years of establishment. [4]
Academics
Facade in October 2018
St. Dominic College of Asia is divided into five schools, graduate school, basic and senior high school education department and SDCA offers 17 Undergraduate degree programs and 3 graduate degree programs. In 2022, Dr. Andaman announced the plan to build the School of Medicine for the 20th anniversary of SDCA.[5]
Program Offerings
Basic Education
Preschool
Elementary
Junior High School
Senior High School
Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM)
Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track - Hotel and Restaurant Services (TVL HRS)
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track - Information Communications Technology (TVL ICT)
Higher Education
School of Nursing and Allied Health Studies (SNAHS)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
School of Medical Laboratory Science (SMLS)
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
School of Accountancy, Sciences, and Education (SASE)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
School of International, Hospitality, Tourism, and Management (SIHTM)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management Major in Marketing Management Major in Human Resource Development Management Major in Operations Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Major in Cruiseline Operations Major in Culinary Arts & Kitchen Operations
School of Communication, Multimedia, and Computer Studies (SCMCS)
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