Master of Arts in Education major in
Social Studies Education
The MA in Education, Social Studies Education specialization, cultivates advanced knowledge in social sciences for teacher leaders, department chairpersons, and curriculum developers. Research-based principles ensure responsive program delivery.

Accreditation
- Level I PACUCOA Accredited
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Program Description
This program enhances the graduate students’ knowledge in the social sciences, trains them to be teacher leaders, department chairpersons, and curriculum developers in social studies instruction. Moreover, the program fully prepares the graduate students with research-based principles and appropriate strategies as bases in conceptualizing a responsive program delivery of social studies education.
Program Policies
Qualification for Admission
This program is open to graduates of bachelor’s degree in elementary or secondary education or its equivalent. Students entering from fields other than education must have completed a minimum of 18 units of undergraduate professional education.
Reminders
- An INC grade will be given to students who failed to comply with the final requirements of the course;
- INC grade should be complied within one year, otherwise a grade of 5.0 will automatically be reflected on the report card;
- The maximum units to be enrolled for each trimester should be strictly observed;
- A comprehensive examination will be given after the completion of all Level 1 courses;
- The Thesis writing course can only be taken after passing the comprehensive examination;
- A schedule for Proposal Hearing and Final Oral Defense will be posted. Application must be made within the approved schedule only;
Compre Exam / Terminal Paper
After completing the academic requirements of 36 units, the doctorand can apply for the Comprehensive Examination which will cover the basic courses, major courses, and cognate courses.
Requirments for Graduation
Six (6) Hardbound copies and a soft copy of publicly defended practice-based dissertation.
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