The Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Management program equips research-oriented educators/administrators with sound philosophical theories and practices in educational management and leadership attuned to the needs and demands of a highly globalized society.
The program provides research-oriented educators/administrators with advanced and complex application of sound philosophical theories and practices in educational management and leadership attuned to the needs and demands of a highly globalized society.
In line with the Institutional Learning Objectives, the program is designed to:
- Display professional expertise to manifest highly advanced systematic knowledge and skills in a specialized, trans- and multidisciplinary field of study for educational management practice.
- Manifest competence in conducting highly complex, evidence-driven and self-directed research in educational management.
- Sustain lifelong learning with a highly advanced degree of independence through collaboration with trans- and multidisciplinary experts.
- Innovate complex and advanced practices in the leadership and management of curriculum, instruction and school-based approaches, thereby driving changes in the professional teaching community.
- Exhibit ability to engage in the highly complex discussions of and application of evidence-based approach to address ethical, social, cultural, legal and technological issues in the local and global contexts of educational leadership and management.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply functional knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, theories, approaches, techniques, and research-based practices related to educational management in the local and global contexts.
- Develop advanced competence in conducting self-directed and practice-based research and enhanced ability to locate, generate, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner to address issues and concerns in the context of educational management.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills of professional practice of educational management to engage more confidently and effectively in the tasks of leading people, influencing policy, planning strategy, and managing change projects.
- Apply effective, creative, and innovative solutions and the appropriate contemporary technologies to current and future problems related to school operations, curriculum management, and instructional leadership, either independently or collaboratively.
- Practice sound reflection and analysis of ethical, social, cultural, and legal issues/concerns and exercise the utmost professional skills and responsibilities in addressing them.
- Exhibit strong dedication to the highest standards of professional endeavor and manifest exemplary ability to take a leadership role in the school community, both in the local and global settings.
- Demonstrate a high commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity as educational leader and manager.
Basic Subjects
- Philosophy of Education
- Contemporary Perspectives on Educational Leadership
- Comparative Education
- Methods of Research I (Quantitative Research)
- Methods of Research II (Qualitative Research)
- Advanced Educational Statistics with Computer Application
Major Subjects
- Management of Curriculum and Instruction
- School Resources Management
- Organizational Development
- Education Laws
- Strategic Management for School Development
- School Physical Plant and Facilities Management
- Management of Student Services
- Management of Research and Community Relations
Cognate (Any 2)
- Communication in Educational Management
- Alternative Education
- Perspectives, Trends and Issues in Education
Other Requirements
- Passing the Written Comprehensive Examination (WCE)
- Foreign Language
- St. John Baptist de La Salle’s Philosophy of Education
- Internship in School Management
- Dissertation Writing
Applicants to the COEd Graduate Studies must:
- Have a grade point average (GPA) of 87.00 or its equivalent in the undergraduate course for application in the master’s degree; and 91.00 or its equivalent in the master’s degree for application in the doctorate program. A student who has obtained a GPA lower than 87.00 for master’s degree or 91.00 for a doctorate program may be allowed to enroll on a probationary status for two semesters/terms or upon the recommendation of the GS Director to the College Dean. However, he/she has to maintain a passing GPA for two (2) successive semesters after his/her Admissions in a graduate program.
- Pass the Graduate Entrance Examination for the respective courses. If the applicant is a De La Salle Philippines school alumnus/alumna, faculty or employee, he/she is exempted from taking the entrance exam.
- Pass an interview with the COEdGS Director and/or Dean.
- Submit to the COEdGS Office the following requirements:
- filled out application form which could be downloaded from the DLSU-D website.
- transcript of records with Special Order (S.O. number)
- two pieces latest passport size pictures
- photocopy of college diploma for master’s degree applicants and both college degree and master’s degree diplomas for doctorate applicants
- Birth Certificate – NSO - original
- Marriage Certificate (for married female applicants)-NSO - Original
- Recommendation letters from two credible personalities
- Certificate of Employment (from present employer)
- Permit to study from his/her employer (if applicable)
Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Management
- He/She must be a graduate of MAE in Educational Management/Educational Administration/ Administration and Supervision or its equivalent degree.
- Preferably, he/she must have at least two (2) years teaching experience and/or one (1) year administrative/ supervisory work.
- For non-MAE Educational Management graduate, he/she must have earned fifteen (15) units of bridging courses in the master’s program: Educational Planning, Financial and Materials Management, Curriculum Organization and Development, Educational Management and Supervision, Human Resource Management, or Foundations of Education.
- The grades of the students are computed based on the following criteria: Major Examinations – 30% + Class Standing – 70%
- Class standing shall be given percentage as follows: 20-30% for research (such as book review, self-made portfolio of reading and personal theories, etc.); and the remaining percentage will be allocated to other factors like recitation, assignments, class activities, oral and written reports, quizzes, etc.
- There are two major examinations in a semester: Midterm and Final. The major examinations for master’s and doctorate degrees in regular, modular, and partial mode distance courses are scheduled by the GS Office with the approval of the Office of the Dean and in coordination with the Registrar’s Office.
- Students who fail to take any of the two major examinations may apply for a special examination. In applying for special examination, the following procedures should be observed:
- The student shall request for a special examination from his/her professor. He/she must fill-out a special examination form, which can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office.
- The accomplished form, together with the supporting documents (medical certificate, affidavit, etc.) shall be submitted to the professor concerned for signature.
- The student shall take the signed form with the attachments to the GS Director’s Office for approval.
- The student shall pay the special examination fee at the Accounting Office.
- The student shall submit the form with the Official Receipt to his/her professor.
- The professor shall prepare the special examination and administer the exam on a scheduled date and time. The scheduled date of the special exam should not be later than the last day of the semester the subject was enrolled.
- Midterm and final grades should be shown to the students in class or accessed through the MyDLSUD portal.
- No numerical grade will be given to Thesis Writing/Dissertation Writing. Only the word PASSED will be reflected in the manuscript, grading sheet, and the transcript of records.
- The GPA may be obtained through the following procedure:
- Multiply the credit for each subject by the corresponding grade points merited in each subject to get the honor points. Units corresponding to undergraduate pre-requisite/refresher courses are not included in the computation
- Add all the honor points to get the total; and
- Divide the total honor points by the total number of credit units during the semester. Indices are computed to four decimal places rounded off to three.
- The maximum residency for master’s program shall be seven (7) years including thesis writing. In the case of the doctorate program, the maximum residency shall be nine (9) years including dissertation writing.
- A student is allowed to file a leave of absence (LOA) for a semester, renewable for another semester. However, this LOA is counted in his maximum residency.
- If a student fails to complete the program within the given period (7-year/9-year residency), he/she will have to enroll six (6) units of refresher courses for master’s program and nine (9) units for doctorate program on the first year beyond the maximum residency, with additional three (3) units for each succeeding year that re-enrollment is deferred. Once re-enrolled, a student should not anymore be allowed to take a leave of absence. The refresher courses to be enrolled are Research, Statistics, and major subjects.
- If a student is on his/her thesis/dissertation writing and at the same time on the seventh/ninth year of stay in the university (MRR), respectively, he/she shall be given a one-year grace period to finish his/her research and will not be subject to take additional refresher units.
Remedial courses or attendance to major courses (tuition fee is waived/free sit-in program) may be attended by those who:
- Failed the comprehensive examination (first take).
- Failed the Board Exam for Guidance Counselors (after they have attended the Enhancement Program/Creative Course offered by COEdGS).