MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

Major in EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

FOUNDATION COURSES

COURSE CODE: EDUC 200

COURSE TITLE: METHODS OF RESEARCH

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is intended to equip the graduate school students with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts, principles, types of research, research methods, statistical procedure and data analysis. It deals with the nature and characteristics of research and its scientific methodology to solve problems and enlighten the graduate students the systematic endeavor starting from the problem formulation through writing and presenting a research.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 201

COURSE TITLE: STATISTICAL METHODS

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to acquaint the graduate school students with the statistical techniques and computational procedures involved in the application and interpretation of results employed in educational research.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 202

COURSE TITLE: FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides the graduate school students with a strong background in philosophic understanding, logical sense and systematic theory of education. It also presents the different schools of educational philosophy as implemented in education to develop the philosophical and educational perspectives necessary in the teaching-learning process.

MAJOR COURSES

COURSE CODE: EDUC 203

COURSE TITLE: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides the basic knowledge of school management. It deals with theories and practices in school administration and supervision. It tackles contemporary concerns such as internal problems of organization, criticism and demands for alternative forms of educational services, and the nature, scope and function of educational administration. It likewise relates to theories and principles that may influence and improve the management styles of the school managers.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 204

COURSE TITLE: EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a science of developing plans, programs and projection on any of the three levels of education covering a specific period of time. The course is designed to develop among educational planners the skills in data-analysis. The course help planners show the needs of the future, help pinpoint the areas in the school that need to be developed, and identify the appropriate courses of action they must take.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 205

COURSE TITLE: CURRENT ISSUES AND PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a course on the existing educational issues and problems involving education which have become problems of the educational leaders and planners. The students are made to understand the causes of the problems and expected to participate in the discussions on their possible solutions. The various Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education’s memoranda are taken up for further enlightenment.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 206

COURSE TITLE: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course deal with the nature, theories, principles and the leadership functions in carrying out the educational aims and objectives of the school organization. It is concerned with the leadership processes in human organization, human relations, decision-making, planning, and human leadership behavior in education. It provides the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes consistent with the educational leadership behavior pattern expected of an educational administrator/leader.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 207

COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR IN EDUCATION

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course focuses on the management behavior and practices of educational administrators in the school system. It includes the influences affecting management behavior, the management processes and practices, leadership behavior and the prospect of improving behavior in the educational administration.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 208

COURSE TITLE: CURRICULUM PRINCIPLES, DESIGN AND EVALUATION

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course will enable students to design and revise school curricula. Participants will read the literature of leading curriculum theorists and apply current curriculum design. Students will discuss contemporary issues in school curriculum including reform efforts.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 209

COURSE TITLE: PRINCIPLES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course provides the basic knowledge of guidance and counseling. It is concerned with the understanding of the individual and the principles, techniques, methods and strategies of guidance and counseling. To assist the individual makes an intelligent choice and adjustment to his/her environment and society is also a major concern of the course.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 210

COURSE TITLE: EMERGING THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides students a wide perspective of teaching with emphasis on the learner as the center of the teaching-learning process. Current theories and principles in learning and classroom assessment are emphasized so that they can be prepared in the challenges of teaching.

COGNATE COURSES

COURSE CODE: EDUC 211

COURSE TITLE: HIGHER EDUCATION PEDAGOGIES

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This praxis course examines the new pedagogies being used in higher education teaching. This course is an integration of all aspects of instruction which are primarily designed for college instructors who are not education graduates. Its coverage includes college teaching methods, principles and techniques. An overview of the functions of colleges and universities as well as the code of Professional Ethics and the structures of Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education will also be discussed.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 212

COURSE TITLE: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for the new internet explorer and is an engaging, easy and practical way for the educators and administrators to learn about the information communication technology. A course of exploration is designed for teachers and administrators searching for a way to improve their instruction find the latest research, access volumes of resources and provide exciting medium for their educational environment.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 213

COURSE TITLE: DYNAMICS OF CHANGE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE WORKPLACE

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course presents systems theory and how it is applied in understanding the changing environments of the workplace. Theoretical and practical issues of leadership systems are presented with a particular emphasis on work ethics and on issues related to diversity. Integrative processes are explored as a means of developing effective approaches to a variety of human systems and management systems. Broadly speaking, this course is about effective leadership, diversity, inclusion and advocacy. This will look at social/political and cultural considerations of leadership in education and at issues of power in variety of actions and institutions.

COURSE CODE: ENGL. 201

COURSE TITLE: ADVANCED SPEECH IMPROVEMENT

COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for graduate school students to study and participate in advanced course of oral communication. It allows students to learn effective methods of communicating both their own ideas and those of others. The goals of the course are to emphasize the technical approach to oral communication, to develop an appreciation for listening and to foster a feeling of ease when presenting material to the group.