The Childhood Education program is designed to meet the needs of professionals in
the field of Early Childhood education who wish to further enhance their knowledge
and skills. The program offers two curricula: Curriculum A for teachers and Curriculum
B for Administrators.
Curriculum A consists of a guided sequence of courses and field experiences conceived
to immerse students progressively in this area of work and knowledge. It is designed
to enrich teachers already in the field who desire professional advancement and
personal development. It also serves as a preparation for teaching higher-level
subjects.
Curriculum B consists of courses designed to prepare individuals to exercise leadership
in the strategic planning and administration of an educational institution for basic
education.
Both curricula require 10 units of basic course, 15 units of major courses and 6
units of electives
This program is intended for master teachers, administrators, and other educational
personnel who may be groomed for middle and high level positions as educational
or instructional managers.
The emphasis on assessment and evaluation, both for research and development purposes
has created a need for middle and upper level personnel who have capabilities to
undertake studies involving testing and measurement. While difficulties with statistics
as tool of research have partly been solved by the availability of computer software
on statistical techniques, the fact remains that personnel should develop special
skills in interpreting and drawing meanings from computer outputs. This is an aspect
where most researchers have inadequate skills.
This master’s degree program specially addresses that need and aims to fill gaps
in the application of statistics to measurement and evaluation.
This program is designed to develop Special Education teachers who have the
competencies to meet the educational needs of students with varying exceptionalities.
It also aims to enhance expertise and knowledge based on current theory and best
practices in special education.
To provide a more focused and well-directed career path for the EPM graduates, the
course has been framed into two (2) major tracks:
The program is designed to help professionals in the exploration of human values
which contribute to the development of a fully-integrated person. Utilizing a philosophical,
psychological and social framework, the program aims to develop skills in values
clarification and development in the teaching-learning situation, whether in formal
or community-based settings.
The Master in Guidance and Counseling Program has as its primary purpose the preparation
of counselors who will be eligible for professional licensure. The curriculum is
designed to provide students with the necessary theory and skills for working with
individuals, couples, and families in a variety of counseling settings. This is
a non-thesis program.
The Certificate in Professional Teaching is designed to meet the educational requirements
of professionals entering a teaching career. The certificate course, which also
prepares students for the Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET), offers 21 units of
education subjects.