Institute of Graduate & Professional Studies (IGPS)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhDEd) is a graduate program leading to the degree that focuses on research and prepares students for a life of scholarship in an academic discipline. the Board Resolution No. 31 series 2014 approved the offering of the curriculum in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) major in Educational leadership and Management as March 21, 2014.

In compliance to CMO No. 15 series 2019, the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhDEd) major in Educational Leadership and Management was approved by the Board of Regents starting school year 2022-2023 through Board Resolution No. 101 series 2022. Its goal is to generate dynamic leaders with in-depth knowledge and expertise in leadership and management study and research in order to address the complex challenges that face districts, colleges, and universities, foundations and government agencies.

The program has thirty-three (33) units of coursework and twelve units of dissertation. As per the CMO No. 15, to wit:

“Furthermore, students are required to pass a comprehensive examination. There shall be a public defense of the dissertation. The HEI announces that schedule of the defense through posting in the HEI website/social media or sending email to its academic community. As a final output, the student must also have publication, specifically, evidence of acceptance to an internationally or nationally referred and indexed journal or have a juried creative work outlet.”

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) with specialization in Criminology is a degree program designed for students pursuing a career in academia, and careers in applied research and analysis with criminal justice agencies and organizations. The curriculum is mainly centered on law, the legal system, legal processes, and legal research. It was approved by the Board of Regents to be offered starting the school year 2022-2023 through Board Resolution No. 101 series 2022. The MSCJ has two (2) Tracks: Academic Track (with Thesis) and Professional Track (Non-Thesis).

The MSCJ Academic Track (with Thesis) has thirty (30) units of coursework and six(6) units of thesis. It requires the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must have at least one (1) publication in referred journal or juried creative work complied within the academic year of graduation and onwards.

The MSCJ Professional Track (Non-Thesis) has thirty (30) units of coursework and three (3) units of capstone practice-based. It requires the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must complete a capstone project.

The Doctor in Public Administration (DPA), as a Professional Track degree, is a mastery of the subject matter and techniques of a professional field to a stage of competence parallel to that required for the PhD. Students admitted to the program shall be prepared to train or supervise others in the government service, in the voluntary and private sector and those prospective faculty and academic leaders. The program provides a strong theoretical foundation in public administration combined with the practice of good public governance, ethical leadership, and public accountability. The Board Resolution No. 92 series 2022 established the offering of the DPA degree program.

The students of DPA are required to pass a comprehensive examination. The program has thirty-three (33) units of coursework and twelve units of practice-based research dissertation presented in a public defense.

By virtue of Board Resolution No. 30 series 2008, the Board of Regents has approved the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) Major in Education Management as the initial graduate program offered for its maiden opening for School Year 2009-2010. In 2014, Board Resolution No. 29 series 2014 reiterated the offering of Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Administration.

However, to be responsive to the demands of the teaching profession and in compliance to the set Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for Graduate Programs (CMO No. 15), the Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Leadership and Management was established and offered in school 2022-2023 via Board Resolution No. 10 series 2022. The MAEd has two (2) Tracks: Academic Track (with Thesis) and Professional Track (Non-Thesis).

The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) Academic Track (with Thesis) major in Educational Leadership and Management is a graduate academic degree program consisting of advance studies in an academic discipline with the primary purpose of contributing to the generation, production, and advancement of knowledge. It has thirty (30) units of coursework and six (6) units of thesis. It requires the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must have at least one (1) publication in referred journal or juried creative work complied within the academic year of graduation and onwards.

The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) Professional Track (Non-Thesis) major in Educational Leadership and Management has thirty (30) units of coursework and three (3) units of capstone practice-based project. It requires the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must complete a capstone project.

MBA Program is a general degree program that aims to develop managerial and leadership potential of professionals whether they are in industrial, financial, government or non-profit institutions. To gain a distinct advantage in their profession, the program is complemented by case analyses, policy studies, business plan and other experiential learning methods.

The Board Resolution No. 101 series 2022 established the offering of the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The MBA has two (2) Tracks: Academic Track (with Thesis) and Professional Track (Non-Thesis).

The Master in Business Administration (MBA) Academic Track (with Thesis) has thirty (30) units of coursework and six (6) units of thesis. It requires the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must have at least one (1) publication in refereed journal or juried creative work complied within the academic year of graduation and onwards.

The Master in Business Administration (MBA) Professional Track (Non Thesis) has thirty (30) units of coursework and three (3) units of capstone practice-based. It requires the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must complete a capstone project.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is a degree designed for those who aspires for management positions in the public sector or in non-for-profit agencies. It is designed to equip students with administrative and management concepts and theories to enhance the student’s management and research capability in the field of government, budgeting, financial resource management, human resource development and contemporary issues in public affairs management.

The Board Resolution No. 92 series 2022 established the offering of the Master of Public Administration (MPA). The MPA has two (2) Tracks: Academic Track (with Thesis) and Professional Track (Non-Thesis).

The MPA Academic Track (with Thesis) has thirty (30) units of coursework and six (6) units of a thesis. It requires the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must have at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal or juried creative work complied within the academic year of graduation and onwards.

The MPA Professional Track (Non-Thesis) has thirty (30) units of coursework and three (3) units of capstone practice-based. It requires the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must complete a capstone project.

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) with specialization in Criminology is a degree program designed for students pursuing a career in academia, and careers in applied research and analysis with criminal justice agencies and organizations. The curriculum is mainly centered on law, the legal system, legal processes, and legal research. It was approved by the Board of Regents to be offered starting school year 2022-2023 through Board Resolution No. 101 series 2022. The MSCJ has two (2) Tracks: Academic Track (with Thesis) and Professional Track (Non-Thesis)

The MSCJ Academic Track (with Thesis) has thirty (30) units of coursework and six (6) units of thesis. It requires the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must have at least one (1) publication in refereed journal or juried creative work complied within the academic year of graduation and onwards.

The MSCJ Professional Track (Non-Thesis) has thirty (30) units of coursework and three (3) units of capstone practice-based. It required the students to pass a comprehensive examination. As a final output, the students must complete a capstone project.