VISION

Saint Mary’s University School of Graduate Studies is envisioned as a caring and dynamic center of professional service and development committed to nurturing professionals exemplifying excellence, innovation and passion for Christ’s mission.

MISSION

We dedicate ourselves to:

  1. vigorously guide professionals in the utmost development of their potentials for local and global relevance and responsiveness;
  2. passionately empower professionals with values, attitudes and insights for an effective and productive practice of their profession, and for becoming community-supportive individuals; and
  3. continuously challenge professionals to explore and pursue relevant, innovative and breakthrough ideas through research and development.
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OBJECTIVES

The Graduate Studies serves as an instrument of professional growth and development, academic leadership, extension and meaningful research.

Specifically, the programs aim to:

  1. develop effective, responsible and authentic Christian professional leaders in education, government, business, industry, health system, information technology, engineering and other fields for the achievement of regional and national goals;
  2. develop in the students a high degree of competence in their chosen fields of specialization as committed professionals;
  3. develop competence in all aspects of research directed to planning and development including special interest in the preservation, transmission, and enrichment of our cultural heritage, especially in Northern Luzon;
  4. sharpen skills of critical and reflective thinking, inquiry and analysis;
  5. foster awareness of the environmental, social, economic, cultural, political situations and problems prevailing in the communities of the region, the country and the world – through social analysis – and involvement in solving these problems in meaningful projects as responsible Christian citizens;
  6. orient the students with the scientific and technological situations in the communities and in the process, clarify problems and issues which will eventually aid in the solution of the same; and
  7. disseminate the research results for appropriate utilization.

History

The SMU Graduate Studies Programs evolved gradually with the offering of certain programs as indicated below:

  • 1962

    Formal opening of the Graduate School with Master of Arts in Education Major in Guidance and Counseling.

  • 1969

    Master of Arts in English Major in Literature

  • 1975

    Master of Arts in Education Programs with the following majors: Educational Administration, Reading Education, and Health Education.

  • 1976

    Master of Arts in Teaching with the following majors: Secondary Biology, Elementary Mathematics and Elementary Science.

  • 1977

    Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in Social Studies

  • 1978

    Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in Filipino

  • 1979

    Doctor of Education, Major in Educational Management

  • 1980

    Master of Science in Business Administration (with thesis)

  • 1981

    Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in English

  • 1986

    Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in Secondary Mathematics

  • 1992

    Master of Arts in Public Administration (thesis program)

  • 1995

    Master of Arts in Business Administration (MBA) (non-thesis program)

  • 1998

    Master of Arts in Public Administration (non-thesis

  • 1999-2000

    Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education – Majors in Mathematics and Biology; classes were held at SMU and Saint Louis College (SLCT) – Tuguegarao City. In the same school year, Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) was offered by SLCT at SMU Campus.

  • 2001-2002

    The following programs were offered: Master of Arts in Teaching Physics Master of Arts in Education Major in Pedagogy Master of Arts in Education Major in Religious Education Master of Arts in Teaching Chemistry Master of Science in Management Engineering (MSME) (Thesis) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Master in Engineering (ME) (Non-Thesis) Ph.D. in Commerce, major in Management Adoption of the vertical structure for all graduate programs pursuant to CHED Memo Order No. 36, s. 1998.

  • 2003-2004

    Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) (Thesis Program). Non-thesis programs in Mathematics and Chemistry were likewise offered.

  • 2006-2007

    The following programs were offered: Doctor in Public Administration (DPA) Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS)

  • 2008-2009

    Implementation of the proposed revised curriculum for the following: MAT Biology (Thesis Program) MAED Guidance & Counseling (Thesis Program)

  • 2009-2010

    Master in Information Technology (MIT) (Non-Thesis Programs) were offered as per GP No. 060, s. 2009: Master in Information Technology Major in Software Development Master in Information Technology Major in Database Management and Administration

  • 2010-2011

    Implementation of the proposed revised curriculum for the following: Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics (MST) (thesis and non-thesis programs) Master of Arts in Teaching Major in English (thesis program) Master of Arts in Language (English) (non-thesis program)

  • 2012-2013

    Revised curricular programs were implemented: Master in Business Administration (MBA) (Non-Thesis) Master in Business Administration (MBA) (Thesis) Master of Arts in Education (MAED) Major in Guidance and Counseling Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Majors in Adult Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health Nursing, and Nursing Administration.

  • 2015-2016

    Revised curricula for the Master of Science in Nursing Programs duly noted by CHED RO2 were implemented: Master of Science in Nursing Major in Adult Health Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Major in Community Health Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Major in Maternal and Child Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Major in Nursing Administration Offering of Master in Development Arts and Deign (MDAD) (Thesis Program).

  • 2016-2017

    The MIT Software Development (Non-thesis Program) curriculum was revised into thesis track and implemented effective SY 2016-2017

  • 2018-2019

    Implemented revised curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce Program.

  • 2019-2020

    Two programs under Master of Arts in Education (MAED) were offered: Master of Arts in Education Major in Early Childhood Education Master of Arts in Education Major in Special Education

LIST OF PERSONNEL/ FACULTY

Aban, Lorna 
Aceret, Robert
Acosta, Caroline
Acosta, Venica 
Acpal, Catalina 
Adalem, Elnora 
Adducul Ivonny Lorvin
Adducul, Lorvin 
Aduca, Ma. Cristeta 
Agrimor, Joy Riana
Alindayu, Jefrie 
Andrada II., Fernando 
Antonio, Gloria Vicky 
Argote II, Bobby 
Asuncion, Moises Alexander 
Asuncion, Zayda 
Asuncion, Claribel 
Baliton, Joman 
Bautista, Gerome 
Bautista, Michelle Kyra
Benig, Sherylou 
Bulatao, Mary Grace 
Bungihan, Melfei 
Cabonero, David 
Cabrera, Gay Marie 
Cachola, Susan 
Cajucom, Elsa 
Calauagan, Federicia 
Callang, Peter-Tom 
Canaberal, Essel 
Carreon, Rosalie 
Coballes, Pearl Via 
Constantino, Milagros 
Costales, Jr., Leonido 
Costales, Leslie 
Covita, Mayvelyn 
Cunanan, Marie Jane
Dacles, Darwin Don 
Damayon, Samuel 
Danao, Gertrude
De Gracia, Rommel 
Del Rosario, Fe Yolanda 
Divina, Leslie Doris 
Domingo, Eleanor 
Dulawan, Reiner
Erfe, Adelina 
Ferreras, Geraldine 
Galate, Me
Galate, Regino 
Gallato, Cristina 
Gamboa, Henry 
Garces, Adonis 
Garcia, Rolita Grace 
Garlitos, Loreta
Gauuan, Rodelio
Gonzales, Clara 

Gualon Jr., Andres
Guevara, Analyn 
Gurat, Melanie 
Israel, Kristine Ann 
Jalijali, Ma. Concepcion 
James, Haydee 
Jasmin, Monaloufel  Rosario
Jontilano, Mary Rose 
Jubay, Alicia 
Labangcoc, Marissa Lyn 
Lanzuela, Febie 
Leonardo, Garibaldi 
Malaque, Feliciano
Mamaoag, Mabel
Mania, Edwin Edilberto 
Manzano, Alfred Roderick 
Marquez, Christopher Allen 
Marzan, Leycel 
Marzan, Paulina 
Maslang, Jason Arnold 
Maslang, Kenneth 
Medestomas, Rodel 
Medula, Cesar 
Morga, Manuel 
Nantes Jr., Felipe 
Naval, Erwin 
Navalta, Ronda 
Nuestro, Ruby Lyn 
Palina, John Octavious 
Palina, May Juliet 
Perolina, Marilyn 
Pimentel, Angelino
Querol, Marites 
Quiben, Elery Michelle 
Ramel, Regina 
Reyes, Teresita 
Rivera, Rowena 
Rosario, Candido Joseph
Rosario, Liberty 
Santos, Aireen
Saquing, Sherween Jerry Paul 
Saquing, Kevin Marf 
Soliven, Santiago 
Soliven, Samuel 
Soriano, John Lindy
Soronel, Sharon Heidi
Tabaquero, Arlene 
Taborda, Rogie 
Taroma, Joan 
Tayaban, John 
Tayaban, Ma. Teresa 
Tiam, Aurus Jodeo
Tominez, Donna Bee  
Uy, Rhodora  
Valmores, Judge Herson 
Valtoribio, Dominga
Villanueva, Harrison

Contact Persons/details

Dr. Mayvelyn S. Covita
Dean
graduatestudies@smu.edu.ph
(078) 392-8107
0936-286-7285

BEST FEATURES

The School of Graduate Studies underwent the PAASCU formal visit on April 11-12, 2024 and had been granted reaccreditation for five years valid until May 2029. The 16 programs are: Master of Arts in Education (Educational Administration, Guidance and Counseling, Physical Education, Reading Education, Religious Education and Pedagogy), Master of Arts in Teaching (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Filipino and Social Studies), Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management, Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics, Master of Library and Information Science and Master in Business  Administration.