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
| Required Units | MS | MPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Major Courses | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cognate Courses | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Basic Computer Applications | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Thesis | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Required Courses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 12 |
Program Structure
| 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 711 | GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| RD 712 | AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION TEACHING METHODS AND APPROACHES | 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 |
| 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 |
Course Description
RD 701 BASIC STATISTICS I
noneReview 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.
3 UnitsRD 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.
3 UnitsRD 703 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Concepts, principles, models, and approaches of program development and management of rural development programs and projects.
3 UnitsRD 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.
3 UnitsRD 705 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
Concept, principles, practices and strategies of sustainable agriculture related to rural development.
3 UnitsRD 711 GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
Gender perspectives, approaches, and tools as applied in the study and formulation of gender-responsive rural development programs and projects.
3 UnitsRD 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
3 UnitsRD 706 HUMAN ECOLOGY
Ecology and population in the perspective of development of science and technology and their impact on human.
3 UnitsRD 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.
3 UnitsRD 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.
3 UnitsRD 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.
3 UnitsRD 710 AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
none
3 UnitsAE 713A BASIC COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
none
3 UnitsRD 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.
4 UnitsRD 798 SPECIAL PROBLEM
Comprehensive readings, discussions, and evaluation of development trends and recent advances in specific subject areas in development.
1 UnitsRD 799 SEMINAR ,
Exploration of current trends in rural development including theory, methodology and their application.
2 UnitsRD 800 THESIS
none
6 Units
