Doctor of Philosophy in Education

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education program is designed primarily for teacher educators, policy makers, researchers, and other educational personnel involved in science and mathematics education. The program aims to upgrade the capabilities of Regional Science Teaching Centers (RSTCs) and other Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs). There are four areas of specialization: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics Education.

The program was developed in cooperation with the College of Education of UP Diliman, De La Salle University, and Ateneo de Manila University, and with funding support from the Science Education Institute (SEI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Objectives

The program seeks to:

1. Upgrade the capabilities of Regional Science Teaching Centers (RSTC) and other teacher education institutions (TEIs); and
2. Produce the required number and quality of faculty in science education in the RSTCs and TEIs.

Mode of Instruction

With the exception of science courses totaling 13 units, which are taught face-to-face during the summer terms, all courses are taught in the DE mode.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

1. Have a master’s degree in the basic mathematics/science or in a sub-field of Education (e.g. Science Education, Mathematics Education, Distance Education, Language and Literacy Education, Social Studies Education) ;
2. Have a general weighted average of “2.0”, “B” or better in the undergraduate level or “1.75” or better in the Master’s level;
3. Demonstrate qualities of, and potentials for leadership as shown in their statement of purpose, references, and other pertinent documents;
4. Have a master’s degree with at least 15 units that are aligned with the field of specialization being applied for in the PhD in Education program; otherwise, the applicant will be advised to take supplementary 200-level courses related to the field of specialization being applied for;
5. Submit at least two samples of the applicant’s completed creative and/or research work at the master’s level;
6. Submit a research concept paper aligned with the intended topic for the dissertation research;
7. Complete the DE Readiness module for non-UPOU graduate; and
8. Exhibit mental aptitude, language proficiency, and readiness to the program through an interview.

Curriculum

Students majoring in Biology Education must earn a total of 57 units, consisting of

• Major courses (18 units)
• Educational foundation courses (3 units)
• Education core courses (6 units)
• Research courses (6 units)
• Electives (6 units)
• Cognates (6 units)
• and a Dissertation (12 units)

Students majoring in Chemistry Education must earn a total of 58 units, consisting of

• Major courses (19 units)
• Educational foundation courses (3 units)
• Education core courses (6 units)
• Research courses (6 units)
• Electives (6 units)
• Cognates (6 units)
• and a Dissertation (12 units)

Those majoring in Physics Education and Mathematics Education must earn a total of 57 units, consisting of

• Major courses (15 units for Math majors and 18 units for Physics majors)
• Education core courses (6 units)
• Research courses (6 units)
• Educational foundation courses (3 units)
• Electives (9 units for Math majors and 6 units for Physics majors)
• Cognates (6 units)
• and a Dissertation (12 units)

All students, regardless of their major or area of specialization, take the same set of research and educational foundation courses, and one elective.

Elective Courses Per Major Area

Major Courses

Cognates

Comprehensive Examination

All PhD students must take and pass a comprehensive examination at the end of their course work, prior to commencing their dissertation work.