The Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Leadership program major seeks to develop principal-leaders and teacher-leaders. It is meant primarily for educators who are occupying or who are being prepared for leadership and key academic and administrative positions in their schools, especially those in basic education. The curriculum for the program intertwines courses in education, psychology, and values-based school leadership and management and puts all of them at the service of the key tasks of teaching, learning, and the development of students into whole persons.

Program Coverage Educational Research Educational Statistics Philosophy of Education Lifespan Developmental Psychology Psychology of Teaching and Learning Instructional Leadership and Supervision School Program Design Strategic Management and Values-Based Leadership School-based Management Work and Society Thesis Writing I & II / Research Seminar I & II Admission ... [-]

The program seeks to form early childhood educators and specialists (preschool and primary school teachers and administrators, child development consultants, and researchers) who can effectively blend theory and practice in creating positive learning opportunities and experiences for young children to promote their total development. The MAE-CDE curriculum thus intertwines four areas of learning: foundational subjects, psychology, specialization subjects, and research.

Program Delivery

The program leads to a degree of Master of Arts in Education, major in Child Development and Education (MAE-CDE) for thesis track and Master in Education, major in Child Development and Education for a non-thesis track. Participants can complete the program in two years without having to give up or be released from their jobs. They must earn 39 units (33 units of coursework and 6 units of action research or thesis writing) to be eligible for graduation.... [-]

The Psychology Department offers the degree Master of Arts in Psychology major in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

This program aims to prepare professionals to use their knowledge in the basic science of psychology in their work, whether in industry, school, government, community agencies, or the clinical setting. The courses are organized around the theories and principles of human behavior with an emphasis on local culture and practical application.

A general admission test is administered and an applicant interview is conducted. Training and work experience are an added advantage. Undergraduate academic credentials are assessed.

Applicants are expected to have above average performance in relevant undergraduate courses.... [-]

Students majoring in Creative Writing may choose to submit creative work (poems or stories; a play or a novel) as their thesis. A substantial critical introduction to such a thesis is generally required.

Comprehensive Examination

All candidates for the M.A. in English with a concentration in literature and creative writing must pass two examinations before they enroll in Thesis Writing. One examination is based on a reading list common to all such programs. The second examination is in the area of concentration. Within English and American Literature, the following may be chosen:

The Beginning of English Literature English Literature of the Renaissance Seventeenth-Century English Literature Eighteenth-Century English Literature Nineteenth-Century English Literature American Literature to 1900 English and American Literature of the Twentieth Century Cost & Fees ... [-]