Program Overview
The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a two-year graduate degree program that enhances and builds upon the knowledge and competencies obtained from a graduate teacher education program. At the doctorate level, the program aims to develop students who have an expert level of theoretical knowledge in a specific subject area in education; have the competence and motivation to draw from expert-level knowledge to understand and solve different problems related to their area of specialization in education; and have the competence to undertake advanced independent research in an area of specialization in education.
Recommended Graduate Program
Students who wish to pursue a doctorate in Education should have a master's degree related to the education field. It is also advised for those who wish to take up this program to have had prior experience in teaching.
Subjects and Curriculum
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Identifying and Maximizing Learning/ Teaching Styles
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Developing Instructional Strategies and Curriculum
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Research Topic, Problem, Purpose and Questions
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Advanced Educational Research Methodology
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Teaching and Learning Foundations
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The Role of the Teacher Practitioner
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Statistics in Educational Research
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Language and Literacy Education
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Educational Research Strategies
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Doctoral Dissertation Research
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Advanced Scholarly Writing
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Evaluation of Instruction
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Multiple Intelligences
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Quantitative Methods
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Qualitative Methods
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Research Design
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Mixed Methods
Admission Requirements
Qualifications
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The student must have a master’s degree relevant to the program
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An applicant with a degree not in line with the education field may still be admitted to the program as long as they take the pre-requisite courses.
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The student must pass the Graduate Admissions Test of the university
Basic Requirements
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Undergraduate Transcript of records (Original and Photocopy)
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Recommendation letters from former professors, deans, or colleagues
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Letter of intent
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Most recent medical and dental health record
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Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
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Copy of undergraduate diploma
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(1) Latest 2”x2”ID Picture
Areas of Specialization
Program Outcome
Graduates of Doctor of Education are expected to be able to:
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A comprehensive and in-depth understanding of a complex and coherent body of knowledge and skills that are at the forefront of an academic discipline or professional area;
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The ability to extend the latter or generate new knowledge through research;
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The ability to make informed judgments on complex issues in specific fields of specialization, and of approaching and solving problems in innovative ways.
Board Exam
To become a Licensed Teacher in the Philippines, a graduate of Doctor in Education needs to pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The examination is conducted by the Board of Professional Teachers under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Doctor of Education may pursue a career path in both public and private educational institutions or government agencies. They may apply as a college education professor, university administrator, education administrator, education policy consultant, school administrator, or a curriculum director.
