Master of Science in Rural Development
The Master of Science (MS) in Rural Development trains project planners, implementers, or researchers who could provide expertise in the technology delivery systems and in the social science research component of their agency’s programs. They could undertake scholarly work, conduct socio-economic researches, and carry out barangay action projects.
The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Rural Development, a non-thesis option, produces graduates who could serve the rural families as barangay development specialists. Its main thrust is professionalizing and institutionalizing rural development in regional schools and agencies with the mandate and commitment of improving human conditions in the countryside.
Course Requirements
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| MS | MPS | ||
| Core Courses | 12 | 12 | |
| Major Courses | 12 | 15 | |
| Cognate Courses | 6 | ||
| Elective Courses | 6 | ||
| Thesis | 6 | ||
| Apprenticeship | 4 | ||
| Basic Computer Applications | 3 | 3 | |
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TOTAL
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39
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40
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Program Structure
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UNITS
Core Courses
RD 701
BASIC STATISTICS I
3
RD 702
METHODS OF RESEARCH
3
RD 703
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
3
RD 704
THEORIES AND STRATEGIES OF SOCIAL CHANGE
3
Major Courses
RD 705
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
3
RD 706
HUMAN ECOLOGY
3
RD 707
POPULATION PROBLEMS AND ANALYSIS
3
RD 708
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
3
RD 709
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP
3
RD 710
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
3
RD 711
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
3
RD 712
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION TEACHING METHODS AND APPROACHES
3
Required Courses
AE 713A
BASIC COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
3
RD 779
APPRENTICESHIP
4
RD 798
SPECIAL PROBLEM
1
RD 799
SEMINAR
2
RD 800
THESIS
6
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Course Description
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AE 713A
BASIC COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Unit: 3
RD 701
BASIC STATISTICS I
Review of the fundamental concepts of statistics to include descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, measures of variability and the concept of the normal curve; measures of association such as simple and linear regression and correlation; introduction to ANOVA and some applications of non-parametric statistical analysis test in social and behavior science researches.
Pre-requisite : Statistics 100 or its equivalent
Unit: 3
RD 702
METHODS OF RESEARCH
Research methods and techniques for problems in rural development such as participatory research methodology with special emphasis on appropriate methods in the preparation of thesis or special problem.
Unit: 3
RD 703
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Concepts, principles, models, and approaches of program development and management of rural development programs and projects.
Unit: 3
RD 704
THEORIES AND STRATEGIES OF SOCIAL CHANGE
A systematic analysis of selected theories of social change with special emphasis on the psychological approach for understanding the change process and alternative strategies for effective change; comparison of local development programs with particular focus on KKK and land reform strategies as an institutionalized approach to development.
Unit: 3
RD 705
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
Concept, principles, practices and strategies of sustainable agriculture related to rural development.
Unit: 3
RD 706
HUMAN ECOLOGY
Ecology and population in the perspective of development of science and technology and their impact on human.
Unit: 3
RD 707
POPULATION PROBLEMS AND ANALYSIS
Theories and analytical tools of population dynamics; relationship of population to major sociological variables to indicate the intricate network of interdependency.
Unit: 3
RD 708
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Study of local government in relation to socio-economic and political development of rural areas; organization, management and finance of local government in selected low and high income communities; relationship between levels of government and alternatives in local autonomy.
Unit: 3
RD 709
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP
Study of the forces within and outside the community that affect decision-making at the local level; techniques and strategies of training utilizing leaders for rural development.
Unit: 3
RD 710
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
Unit: 3
RD 711
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
Gender perspectives, approaches, and tools as applied in the study and formulation of gender-responsive rural development programs and projects.
Unit: 3
RD 712
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION TEACHING METHODS AND APPROACHES
Teaching principles, methods, techniques, instructional and curriculum management; media technology, planning and producing media materials in rural development
Unit: 3
RD 779
APPRENTICESHIP
Internship where the student agrees to work for a specified length of time in an agency or institution in return for instruction and experience in project management.
Unit: 4
RD 798
SPECIAL PROBLEM
Comprehensive readings, discussions, and evaluation of development trends and recent advances in specific subject areas in development.
Unit: 1
RD 799
SEMINAR
Exploration of current trends in rural development including theory, methodology and their application.
Unit: 2
RD 800
THESIS
Unit: 6
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