MALS

MASTER IN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEMM

Graduate study through flexible Open Distance eLearning.

Program Overview

Develop expertise for professional and community leadership.

Master in Alternative Learning System (MALS) is a degree program which intends to equip ALS educators and practitioners with competent knowledge, skills and attitude required for the implementation of a responsive, pragmatic and progressive alternative learning system, thereby assuring the attainment of equal access to basic educational services by the masses.

Curriculum / course information

CURRICULUM

CODE | DESCRIPTIVE TITLE | UNITS

CORE COURSES
ALS 204 - Methods of Research in Alternative Learning System (3 units)
ALS 205 - Research Presentation and Publication (3 units)
ALS 206 - Philosophy and Principles of ALS (3 units)

MAJOR COURSES
ALS 211 - Understanding the Nature of the ALS Learner (3 units)
ALS 221 - ALS Curriculum (Life Skills Approach) and Designing its Learning Environment (3 units)
ALS 231 - Instructional Modalities and Assessment of Learning in ALS (3 units)
ALS 241 - Current Trends, Issues, and Concerns in ALS (3 units)
ALS 251 - Innovative Project in ALS (3 units)
ALS 261 - Instructional Materials Development for ALS (3 units)
ALS 271 - Experiential Learning in Teaching and Management of ALS (3 units)
ALS 281 - Redesigning ALS Learning Experiences (3 units)
ALS 291 - Digital Citizenship and Distance Education (3 units)

ELECTIVE COURSES
ALS 216 - Risk Reduction and Disaster Management in ALS Setting (3 units)
ALS 217 - Culture, Gender and Development in the ALS Setting (3 units)
ALS 218 - Administration and Supervision of the ALS (3 units)

MASTER'S THESIS
ALS 300-A - Thesis A (3 units)
ALS 300-B - Thesis B (3 units)

MASTER'S PROJECT
ALS 301-A - Master's Project A (3 units)
ALS 301-B - Master's Project B (3 units)


CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS TO FINISH THE DEGREE

THESIS TRACK
- CORE COURSES: 9 units
- MAJOR COURSES: 15 units
- ELECTIVE COURSES: 6 units
- MASTER'S THESIS: 6 units

Requirements:
* Pass a Comprehensive Examination
* Proposal & Final Defense
* Thesis Manuscript
* At least one (1) publication in a refereed journal or juried creative work
TOTAL UNITS: 36

NON-THESIS TRACK
- CORE COURSES: 9 units
- MAJOR COURSES: 21 units
- ELECTIVE COURSES: 6 units
- MASTER'S PROJECT: 6 units

Requirements:
* Pass a Comprehensive Examination
* Project Presentation
* Master's Project
* At least one (1) publication in a refereed journal or juried creative work
TOTAL UNITS: 42