# University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines Claveria

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.
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.
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. 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

### 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

#### High school

MOSCAT - Laboratory High School adopts the science and technology curriculum.

## 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.
| 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 |