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University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria
Pamahalaang Kolehiyo ng Agrikultura at Teknolohiya ng Misamis Oriental (Filipino)
Former names	Claveria Municipal High School (1963–1967); Claveria National Rural High School (1967–1983); Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology;
Motto	Harmony; Excellence; Integrity; Responsibility and; Service to God, Country and Mankind
Type	Semi-Public State College
Active	1963–2016 (amalgamated with Mindanao University of Science and Technology to establish the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines)
President	Rosalito A. Quirino, Ph.D.
Academic staff	ca.
Administrative staff	ca.
Students	ca.
Undergraduates	ca.
Postgraduates	ca.
Location	Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Philippines; 8°36′35″N 124°53′06″E / 8.6096°N 124.8849°E
Campus	Main Campus (65 hectares); Field laboratories and Production enterprises (32 hectares)
Nickname	MOSCAT
Affiliations	Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Mindanao Association of State Colleges and Universities Foundation, Inc. (MASCUF)
Website	www.ustp.edu.ph/claveria/
	Location in Mindanao Location in the Philippines

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus (USTP Claveria), formerly Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT), is a public institution of tertiary education.^[1]

In 2016, MOSCAT was amalgamated with the Mindanao University of Science and Technology to establish the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines.

Profile

History

MOSCAT started as Claveria Municipal High School in 1963 with 165 students and five teachers under the leadership of its first administrator, the late Romeo Abilo. In 1967, it was converted to Claveria National Rural High School (CNRHS) by virtue of RA 3781 under the staunch leadership of the late Marcos Edrolin. On June 10, 1983, Batas Pambansa 402 was approved and converted the CNRHS to Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology or MOSCAT with Arsenio B. Gonzales as its first president. Gonzales’ term was highlighted by the Republic of The Philippines-European Union Agricultural Education Grant providing more facilities and machinery, vehicles, buildings and faculty training locally and abroad. During his period, the notable Model Farm was established showcasing sustainable upland farming technologies.

In 1996, Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon was appointed as officer-in-charge. She strengthened local and international linkages such as Barangay Integrated Approached for Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI), the Agroforestry Support Program for Empowering Communities Towards Self-reliance in Sustainable Development of the Uplands and the International Center for Research in Agroforestry.

Dr. Juan A. Nagtalon became its second president from 1998 until 2006.^[2]

On July 21, 2016, Republic Act No. 10919 established the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTSP), which amalgamated the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) transferring its main campus to the 292 hectares in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental.

School administrators

Name of OIC / president	Under institution name:	Years served
Romeo Abilo	Claveria Municipal High School - CMHS	1963
Marcos Edrolin	Claveria National Rural High School - CNRHS	1967
Arsenio B. Gonzales	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT	1983–1996
Teresita T. Tumapon, PhD	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT	1996–1998
Juan A. Nagtalon, PhD	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT	1998–2006
Elpidio R. Bautista, EdD	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT	2006–2011
Rosalito A. Quirino, PhD	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus	2011–present

Campus

MOSCAT is located in the upland farming community of Claveria, one of the 24 towns comprising the province of Misamis Oriental. It is 600m above sea level and overlooks Macajalar and Gingoog bays.^[3] The college has 65 hectares for its main campus and 32 hectares for its field laboratories and production enterprises.

Academic programs

Graduate programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science
Master of Science in Agriculture, major in Crop Science and Animal Science

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Baccalaureate programs

College of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Bio systems Engineering (BSABE)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEnE)
Bachelor in Food Processing and Technology (BFPT)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM)

College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)

College of Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) major in:
- Crop Science
- Animal Science
- Entrepreneurship
- Dairy Science
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd)
- Agrifisheries
Bachelor of Technology in Horticulture Management (BTHM)
Bachelor of Science in Agro - Forestry (BSAF)

Diploma courses

Short-Term Course in Dairy Farm Management

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High school

MOSCAT - Laboratory High School adopts the science and technology curriculum.^[6]

Accreditation

Accreditation of academic programs have been conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). Some programs reach level II accreditation.^[7]

Program	Level (Accreditation status)	Duration of validity of Accreditation Status
Agricultural Teacher Education Agricultural Technology	Level II Re-accredited	July 16, 2006–July 15, 2010
Secondary Teacher Education Information Technology Science (Biology) Food Technology Technology in Environmental Management Agroforestry Technology Horticulture Management Technology in Environmental Engineering	Level I Accredited	July 16, 2008–July 15, 2011

References

^ "School Preface". Archived from the original on August 19, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
^ "Institutional Milestone". Archived from the original on August 19, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
^ "School Location". Archived from the original on August 19, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
^ "Courses offered". Archived from the original on August 19, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
^ "Courses Offered". Archived from the original on August 19, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
^ "Courses Offered". Archived from the original on August 19, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
^ "Accredited Programs Status". Archived from the original on March 30, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2009.