Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology


The Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology is a public institution of tertiary education that offers courses in education opportunities at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including short-term courses and high school.

Profile

The institution conducts research in which it generates new technologies packaged or demonstrated designed to help farmers improve farming techniques. Extension programs are conducted through local and external linkages. Its MOSCAT-Farmers’ Information and Technology Services Center in collaboration with PCARRD and NOMCARRD has been open to serve clients needing information and technology services.

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 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, 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.
In July 21, 2016, Republic Act No. 10919 established the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines that amalgamated the Mindanao University of Science and Technology and Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology transferring its main campus to the 292 hectares in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental.

School administrators

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 ha for its main campus and 32 ha for its field laboratories and production enterprises.

Academic programs

Graduate programs

Institute of Engineering and Technology

Institute of Agriculture

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. Some programs reach level II accreditation.
ProgramLevel Duration of validity of Accreditation Status

Level II Re-accreditedJuly 16, 2006-July 15, 2010
  • Secondary Teacher Education
  • Information Technology
  • Science
  • Food Technology
  • Technology in Environmental Management
  • Agroforestry Technology
  • Horticulture Management
  • Technology in Environmental Engineering
    		• Level I AccreditedJuly 16, 2008-July 15, 2011