MA in Education

About this course

The Master of Arts in Education program (MAED) is a two-year graduate program that reinforces the students’ understanding of educational theories, concepts, curriculum, and instructional techniques in order to further advance in their professional careers. It enhances the teachers’ theoretical and technical knowledge in teaching a specific subject area or professional area and prepares students for various administrative and supervisory positions in elementary, secondary, post-secondary and vocational programs. The program also gives emphasis on research and is geared towards equipping students with a variety of tools, techniques, and methodologies for conducting, critiquing, and evaluating research in education.

About the Provider

The University of Caloocan City (UCC) is a local university established in 1971 that aims to provide educational opportunities for the indigent residents of Caloocan City. Its initial name was Caloocan City Community College which was later changed into Caloocan City Polytechnic College, offering 4-year courses in Industrial Education and Business Technology. The institution was finally elevated into its university status in 2004 through the Municipal Ordinance No. 0379.

Since its establishment, the university has made groundbreaking developments, expanding its programs with a number of courses available to the youth of Caloocan. Through the efforts of the local government to make quality education accessible to all, UCC is composed of 4 branches located in different parts of the city.

The University of Caloocan City has the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Accountancy, the College of Education, and the College of Law under its belt. It also has graduate degree programs namely, Doctor of Public Administration, Ph.D. Education Management, Master in Public Administration, Master in Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Grades, Master of Arts in Teaching Science, MAED-EM, and MS Criminology.