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

PROGRAMS OFFERED

  • PROGRAMS OFFERED

    • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PAASCU Level III)

    Major: Educational Management*

    • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 

    Majors: Biology, Mathematics**

      • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMERCE*
      • DOCTOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
    • MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION* (PAASCU Level III)

    Majors: Educational Administration, Guidance and Counseling, Physical Education, Reading Education, Religious Education, Pedagogy

    • MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION*

    Majors: Early Childhood Education, Special Education

    • MASTER OF ARTS * Major: Language (English) (PAASCU Level III)
    • MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING* (PAASCU Level III)

    Majors: Biology, Chemistry, English, Filipino, Physics, Social Studies

    • MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE*(PAASCU Level III)
    • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY** 
      • MASTER IN DEVELOPMENTAL ARTS AND DESIGN
    • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TEACHING* Major: Mathematics (PAASCU Level III)
    • MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION* (PAASCU Level III)
    • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY*
    • MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
    • MASTER OF ENGINEERING* Major: Civil Engineering
    • MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY* Major: Software Development
    • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

    Majors: Nursing Administration, Community Health Nursing (Primary Health Care), Adult Health Nursing (Medical-Surgical Nursing), Maternal and Child Health Nursing)

    *with available CHED Scholarship for tertiary faculty

    **with CHED & DOST Scholarships



Contact Persons/details

Dr. Regina D. Ramel
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Email address: regina@smu.edu.ph
CP No. 0967-9667-945

 

Mrs. Gayle R. Mercado
Secretary, School of Graduate Studies
Email address: gmercado@smu.edu.ph

 

School of Graduate Studies
Email address: smugraduatestudies62@gmail.com
Fb Page: SMU – Graduate Studies
m.me/SMU – Graduate Studies
CP No. 0936-286-7285

 

 

LIST OF FACULTY MEMBERS

Area: Accountancy and Business

Caroline M. Acosta, AB, MBA, PhD
Venica S. Acosta, BSC, CPA, MBA
Catalina K. Acpal, AB, MBA, MS
Elnora V. Adalem, BSC, CPA, MBA
Mayvelyn S. Covita, BST, MBA, PhD
Gertrude G. Danao, BSC-CS, MBA, MSIT, PhD
Eleanor C. Domingo, BSC, CPA, MBA, MSA, PhD
Me. L. Galate, BS Agri., Reg. Agriculturist, MS
Cristina G. Gallato, BSC, CPA, MSBA, EdD
Ma. Concepcion T. Jalijali, BSA, CPA, MBA
Garibaldi O. Leonardo, BS, MA, DBA
Alfred Roderick T. Manzano, BAPA, IMPA, LLB, Bar, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, PhD
John Octavious S. Palina, BSC, BSBA, PhD, DBA
Regina D. Ramel, BSA, CPA, MBA, PhD
Sherween Jerry Paul V. Saquing, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, LLB, MAEd, MBA
Santiago D. Soliven, BSC, CPA, MBA
Harrison T. Villanueva, BSC, MBA, PhD

Area: Engineering, Developmental Arts & Design

Jefrie T. Alindayu, BSCE, Reg. CE, Reg. Master Plumber
Joy Riana A. Agrimor, BSCE, Reg. CE, ME-CE
Bobby U. Argote II, BS Arch., Reg. Architect
Leonido A. Costales, Jr., BSCE, Reg. CE
Andres P. Gualon Jr., BSCE, Reg. CE, GE, MSCE
Christopher Allen S. Marquez, AB, MAEd, PhD
Rodel V. Medestomas, BSCE, Reg. CE, MSME, ME-CE
Manuel R. Morga, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, BSC, MA, PhD
Angelino Pimentel, BSECE, Reg. ECE
Teresita L. Reyes, BSCE, Reg. CE, MAT, MSME, ME-CE, EdD
Candido Joseph T. Rosario, Jr., BSCE, Reg. CE, MBA, ME-CE

Area: Information Technology

Essel T. Canaberal, Vet. Med., BSIT, MIT
Milagros S. Constantino, BSC-CS, MBA, MIT
Gertrude G. Danao, BSC-CS, MBA, MSIT, PhD
Adonis V. Garces, BSC, Comp. Tech., MIT, PhD
Paulina A. Marzan, BSCoE, MSIT
Rogie B. Taborda, BSIT, MIT

Area: Nursing

Fernando P. Andrada II, BSPT, BSN, RN, MSN
Joman J. Baliton, BSN, RN, MSN
Sherylou A. Benig, BSN, RN, MSN
Gay Marie L. Cabrera, BSN, RN, RM, MSN, PhD
Peter-Tom A. Callang, AB, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, BSN, RN, MAN
Rosalie C. Carreon, BSN, RN, MSN
Marie Jane Cunanan, BSN, RN, MSN
Geraldine Y. Ferreras, BSN, RN, MSN
Rolita Grace V. Garcia, BSN, RN, MSN
Mary Rose C. Jontilano, BSN, RN, MSN
Marissa Lyn A. Labangcoc, BSN, RN, MSN
Leycel F. Marzan, BSN, RN, MSN
Elery Michelle C. Quiben, BSN, RN, MSN
Joan B. Taroma, BSN, RN, MSN

Area: Public Administration and Governance

Leslie D. Costales, BA, IMPA, LLB, Bar
Alfred Roderick T. Manzano, BAPA, IMPA, LLB, Bar, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, PhD
Erwin D. Naval, AB, Prof. Teacher, IMPA, DPA
Santiago D. Soliven, BSC, CPA, MBA
Judge Herson S. Valmores, AB, LLB, Bar, MPM, LLM

Area: Teacher Education

Lorna C. Aban, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MAEd
Robert S. Aceret, AB, BS, MA
Lorvin M. Adducul, BSC, BSE, Prof. Teacher, MAEd, Reg. GC, PhD
Ma. Cristeta M. Aduca, BSE, Prof. Teacher, MAEd, PhD
Gloria Vicky A. Antonio, BS, M.Ed
Moises Alexander T. Asuncion, BSE, Prof. Teacher, MOS, GDE, PhD
Zayda S. Asuncion, BSE, Prof. Teacher, MAT, PhD
Rosielyn M. Austria, BLIS, Reg. Lib., MLIS
Mark D. Balonquita, BS, Prof. Teacher, MA
Gerome H. Bautista, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MAT
Mary Grace M. Bulatao, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MPES, PhD
Melfei E. Bungihan, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, Reg. Chemist, MS, PhD
David A. Cabonero, BSEd, Reg. Lib., Prof. Teacher, MA
John Michael N. Cachero, BEEd, Prof. Teacher, MAEd, PhD
Susan G. Cachola, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MAEd
Elsa L. Cajucom, BSED, Prof. Teacher, MAT, PhD
Federicia C. Calauagan, BEEd, Prof. Teacher, MAEd
Pearl Via S. Coballes, BS, MAEd, Reg. GC, Reg. Psychometrician
Leslie Doris M. Divina, Midwifery, RM, BS, AB, Reg. Psychometrician
Darwin Don M. Dacles, BSE, Prof. Teacher, MAT, PhD
Samuel B. Damayon, AB, LLB, MA
Rommel S. De Gracia, BS, Prof. Teacher, MS, PhD
Fe Yolanda G. Del Rosario, AB, MA, PhD
Adelina C. Erfe, BSE, Prof. Teacher, MAT, PhD
Regino L. Galate, BS, Prof. Teacher, MS, EdD
Henry F. Gamboa, AB, MA, PhD
Rodelio C. Gauuan, BSEd, Reg. Lib., Prof. Teacher, MAT, PhD
Clara M. Gonzales, BA, Prof. Teacher, MA, PhD
Analyne A. Guevara, BS, Prof. Teacher, MAT, PhD
Melanie G. Gurat, BS, MAT, PhD
Kristine Ann L. Israel, BS/AB, Reg. Psychometrician, MAEd
Haydee D. James, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MAT
Alicia Z. Jubay, AB, MAT
Febie G. Lanzuela, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, Reg. Lib., MAEd, PhD
Feliciano Malaque, BEEd, Prof. Teacher, M.Ed., PhD.
Christopher Allen S. Marquez, AB, MAEd, PhD
Jason Arnold L. Maslang, BS, Prof. Teacher, MBS, MAT
Kenneth L. Maslang, AB, MAEd
Claribel D. Asuncion, BS, Prof. Teacher, MA, Reg. Chemist
Mabel M. Mamaoag, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MA
Cesar T. Medula, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MAT, PhD
Felipe V. Nantes Jr., AB, MA, PhD
Ronda L. Navalta, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MAEd
Ruby Lyn R. Nuestro, AB, MAEd, Reg. GC
May Juliet S. Palina, BS, MS, Reg. GC
Marilyn P. Perolina, BSE, Prof. Teacher, MAT, EdD
Marites B. Querol, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MAT, MA
Rowena A. Rivera, BS, Prof. Teacher, MAT
Liberty A. Rosario, AB, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MA, PhD
Kevin Marf B. Saquing, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MST, PhD
Sherween Jerry Paul V. Saquing, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, LLB, MAEd, MBA
Samuel R. Soliven, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MAT, PhD
Arlene L. Tabaquero, BSEd, Prof. Teacher, MBS, PhD
John G. Tayaban, BS, MS, Reg. Psychometrician, Reg. Psychologist, PhD
Ma. Teresa B. Tayaban, AB, MAEd, PhD
Donna Bee R. Tominez, BS/BSE, Prof. Teacher, MS
Rhodora B. Uy, BS, Prof. Teacher, MAEd
Dominga C. Valtoribio, AB, MAT, PhD

BEST FEATURES

From its humble beginnings, Saint Mary’s University School of Graduate Studies has metamorphosed into one of the more developed and important institutions in the Philippines, particularly in the Cagayan Valley Region, as seen in the following significant dates and events in its journey towards academic excellence:

  • In 1975:
  • Designated as Regional Staff Development Center (RSDC) for Region 2 by the EDPITAF of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) in 1975. 
  • Designated by MECS as Applied Nutrition Program Training Center (ANP) for Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Ifugao
  • Assigned as Regional Science Teaching Center (RSTC) for Region 02 by DOST for the in-service training of Mathematics and Science Teachers
  • Provincial Coordinating Center for Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao of the National Scientific Information Center of the DOST
  • Selected by the Center for Educational Measurement (CEM) as the Guidance and Testing Center for Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao and Quirino
  • 1983-1984 – chosen as one of the 5 Most Outstanding Teacher Education Institutions in the Philippines
  • 1987 – designated as one of the 24 National Catechetical Formation Centers in the country by the Catechists’ Foundation of the Philippines under the supervision of the CBCP
  • April 15, 1996 – designated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as Center of Excellence for Teacher Education
  • September 24, 1996 – designated by CHED and Educational Development Projects        Implementing Task Force Philippines-Australia Project in Basic Education (EDPITAF- PROBE) as Focus Teacher Education Institution
  • February 25, 1997 – designated by CHED as Sub-Center of Development for Business and Industry 
  • May 1999 – authorized by CHED to implement the Expanded Tertiary Education       Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) pursuant to Executive Order No. 330 dated May 10, 1996.
  • August 19, 1999 – designated by CHED as Center of Development Category 2 (COD – 2) for Civil Engineering Program 
  • April 26, 2000 – accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students
  • The University was granted Full Autonomy Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for five years (October 22, 2001 to October 21, 2006) and another five years in 2016-2019.
  • In Summer 2004, CHED, through its Higher Education Development Program and Faculty Development Project, designated SMU as a delivering institution for the non-thesis programs in MA Language (English) and MA Biology.
  • Rank 2 (Superior) in Graduate Education – Teacher Education as found in the   study titled “A Quality Assessment of Three Graduate Programs: Teacher Education, Business Education and Public Administration” (2004), a project of CHED commissioned to FAPE.
  • CHED authorizes SMU in June 2016 to be a Delivering Higher Education Institution (DHEI) for the approved programs consistent with CHEd Memorandum No. 8, Series of 2016, under the Graduate Education Scholarships in the K to 12 Transition Period.
  • The Graduate School Programs in Arts and Sciences, Education and Business Administration were granted PAASCU Level 1 accreditation in 2000, Level 2 in 2004, and Level 3 in 2014. The following programs were given Level 3 Re-Accredited Status in 2018:  Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management Program, Master in Business Administration Program, Master of Science in Teaching Program, and Master of Arts in Education Program.