UST Graduate School

[Mr. Saiyan]

History

As early as the seventeenth (17th) century, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) had already been granting masterate and doctoral degrees. The different faculties and colleges supervised their respective undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programs.

It was in 1619 when Pope Paul V granted the faculty to confer degrees to all Dominican colleges in the New World including the Colegio de Santo Tomas which had been founded on 28 April, 1611 by the Superiors of the Dominican Province of the Holy Rosary. In 1629, Pope Urban VIII issued a Papal Document renewing the authority of Santo Tomas to confer degrees. On 20 November, 1645, Pope Innocent X raised the Colegio to the status of a University with civil and ecclesiastical faculties. It was placed under the continued administration of the Order of Preachers, and its authority to confer degrees became permanent. In 1785, King Charles III of Spain granted the University the title of Royal. In the twentieth (20th) century, the University operated under the laws of the state that exercised jurisdiction over the civil faculties. Permission and approval were granted and renewed by the Bureau of Education during the Commonwealth, later by the Department of Education of the Republic of the Philippines, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS), and again by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS); and now, since 1994, by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). In 1902, Pope Leo XIII awarded the title of Pontifical while in 1947, Pope Pius awarded the title the Catholic University of the Philippines.

The University of Santo Tomas is distinguished as an educational institution with the title, Royal, Pontifical and Catholic University of the Philippines – a title it truly deserves because of its unswerving commitment to the goals of Catholic education and national progress, of the expertise of the faculty, of the sterling intellectual, moral and skill-oriented qualities of its graduates and the contributions of the accomplished men and women who passed its portals and helped shape the course of Philippine history. Without any iota of doubt, the Graduate School of the University has played a prominent and pivotal role in contributing to the prestige of the University as well as to its national, regional and global acceptance.

The earliest existing records in the Archives of the University marked the first twelve (12) graduates from 1629 to 1645. These graduates were conferred the Doctorate degree in Theology as well as Masterate and Licentiate degrees in the Arts respectively. From 1645 to 1911, there was a total of some 1,176 graduates in the Doctorate, Masterate, Licentiate levels in Theology, Philosophy, Arts, Civil Law, Canon Law, Latin, Pharmacy and Medicine. Investitures held since 1663 were recorded in the official graduation book of the University entitled Libro de Asiento de Grados de la Universidad de Santo Tomas.

It is interesting to note some of the academic highlights between the years 1896 and 1917. The University conferred among others such degrees as Doctor in Natural Science in 1896 (1), Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters in 1897 (2), Doctor of Physical Science in 1906 (1), Licentiate in Dentistry in 1908 (1), Doctor of Philosophy and Letters in 1909 (1), Licentiate in Civil Engineering in 1912 (3), Master of Science in 1961 (1), and Master of Science in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in 1917 (1).

In 1926, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy major in Economics as well as Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Education were offered. Records show that three (3) out of the first four (4) graduates of Master of Arts in Education in 1930 were females while the first graduates of Doctor of Philosophy in Education in 1934 were all females, and all became faculty members, possibly the first female teachers in the University. The first woman granted a Licentiate in Pharmacy was graduated in 1924 while the first women graduates of Doctor of Pharmacy were graduated in 1925 – four (4) out of the five (5) graduates then. Although the different degrees of Master of Science in Chemistry were first offered in 1928, it was only in 1936 when the University first conferred the degree of Master of Science in Chemistry and in Physics. In 1928, the University offered five (5) more courses: M.A. and Ph.D. major in English; M.A. and Ph.D. major in Political Science; M.S. and Ph.D. in Biology; Ph.D. in Chemistry; and Ph.D. in Mathematics. It was in 1934 that M.S. and Ph.D. in Commerce were first offered by the University. The first candidates for the degree of Ph.D. in Chemistry and Mathematics graduated in 1935.

Within the period of eleven (11) years, from 1926 to 1937, UST granted ten (10) honorary degrees to nine (9) recipients. One of them was Rev. Eugene I. McGuinnes who was awarded both degrees of Doctor of Canon Law and Doctor of Sacred Theology in 1927 while the two most prominent awardees were the Honorable Sergio Osmeña, Sr. In 1929, and His Excellency Commonwealth President, Manuel L. Quezon in 1936, both of whom were given Doctor of Laws, honoris causa.

In 1938, the University established formally the Graduate School to take charge of all graduate and post-graduate studies in the civil faculties except that of Medicine and Surgery and that of the Ecclesiastical Faculties. The first Dean was Father Rector himself, Very Rev. Fr. Silvestre Sancho, O.P., S.Th.D. From 1938 to 1946 the Graduate School granted degrees in the following disciplines: Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering; Master of Laws (Ll.M.) and Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.); M.S. and Ph.D. major in Chemistry; M.S. and Ph.D. in Commerce; M.S. in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy (Phar.D.); M.A. and Ph.D. in Education; M.A. and Ph.D. in English; M.A. and Ph.D. major in Philosophy; M.A. and Ph.D. major in Political Science; Doctor of Letters; Master of Science in Civil Engineering; Master of Science in Mathematics; and Master of Science in Physics.

All the Graduate courses offered before 8 December, 1941 had their respective certificates of government recognition. However, after World War II, in 1945, the UST Graduate School applied for and received new certificates of recognition for said courses except for Civil Engineering and Physics.

In 1951, permission was renewed by the Director of Private Schools of the Department of Education for the UST Graduate School to continue offering different majors covered by the certificates of government recognition for the different degrees. Thus, apart from the already existing courses, the Graduate School began offering other majors: M.S. and Ph.D. in Biology; M.S. and Ph.D. in Zoology; M.S. and Ph.D. in Economics; M.A. and Ph.D. in Guidance and Counselling; M.A. and Ph.D. in History; M.S. in Botany; M.S. in Elementary Education; M.A. in Library Science; M.A. in Linguistics; M.A. in Filipino; M.A. in Public Administration; and M.A. in Social Sciences.

In 1955 the UST Graduate School was granted certificates of recognition for a Masterate Program in Music and in Spanish to be followed by Master of Arts in Nursing in 1960; Master of Arts in Higher Religious Studies in 1965; and Doctor of Letters in 1966. On 18 May, 1972, permission to continue offering these different majors covered by certificates of recognition was again granted by the director of Private Schools. Likewise, in 1974, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports granted permission for the Graduate School to offer Master of Science in Chemistry Education.

In 1975, the Graduate School applied for permission to offer three (3) new majors: M.S. Architecture; M.S. Medical Technology, major in Laboratory Management, and Master in Business Administration (MBA).

In 1978, the Graduate School applied for and opened six (6) new majors: M.A. and Ph.D. in Development Education; M .S. Biology Education; M.S. Mathematics Education; M.A. Special Education; M.S. Microbiology; M.A. Oriental Religions and Cultures. The following years saw the approval of offering new programs: M.S. Advertising in 1979; M.S. and Ph.D. in Personal and Human Resource Management in 1981; M.S. Applied Physics, major in Medical Physics in 1983; Ph.D. in Public Administration in 1984; and M.S. Management Engineering in 1987.

Mission

We are a Catholic institution dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the theoretical and applied fields through quality graduate education that is comprehensive and responsive to the needs of society. We are committed to the formation of scholars and high level professionals who are ethical, competent, compassionate and committed to the service of the Church, the Nation and the Global Community.

Vision

We envision a Graduate School that stands for excellence and innovation and that will be globally identified for the distinction of its programs and quality of its research.


Goals

The Graduate School commits itself within the next five (5) years:

To develop the intellect and creativity through excellence in instruction, research, and extension work.
To form scholars and high level professionals in the arts and humanities, the natural and allied health sciences, the social and management sciences who are ethical and who demonstrate competencies functional in both the local and global workplace.
To hone the professional and social skills, and critical capabilities of students enabling them to become responsible leaders in their careers and community.
To provide students opportunities to serve the larger community through extension work and community service.
To produce quality research in the various fields of knowledge that is internationally recognized.
To recruit Faculty who are acknowledged experts in the field and to complement the teaching staff by inviting international scholars in the various disciplines.
To build partnerships and linkages between the Graduate School and academic institutions, industry and government entities at the local and international level.
To enhance the image and visibility of the Graduate School and its work in both the local and global community.

[Magister]

Grad School offers extension programs to other universities
By Bianca Kristin A. Taray

THE UST Graduate School has established external linkages by offering some extension programs with other universities in the country.

Graduate School Dean Marilu Madrunio said the project was initiated due to the request for teaching assistance of the University of San Agustin’s Graduate School in Iloilo.

At present, the UST Graduate School has extension program arrangements with the University of San Agustin for master of laws and master’s degree (MA) in Pharmacy, and the Ateneo de Davao University for MA in Architecture.

Last year, extension programs were held in October during the semestral break, but due to UST’s new academic calendar, they will be offered in December this year.

“Each program runs through an intensive schedule for at least one week, with eight hours of classes daily, totaling 40 hours. The rest of the school work is done online,” Madrunio said.

Meanwhile, three more institutions have also expressed their intentions to establish linkages with the University, namely the University of Luzon in Pangasinan for MA in Business Administration, St. Louis University-Baguio for doctorate degree in Political Science and MA in Clinical Psychology, and St. Louis College in La Union for MA in Architecture.

Applicants for the extension programs will follow the same enrollment procedure and, once accepted, they will follow the University’s curriculum.

While the students remain inside the campuses of partner-institutions, they are required to come to UST for the final defense of their papers in a research colloquium.

Students of the extension programs also pay for additional costs (transportation, accommodation, daily expenses and medical insurance) of UST faculty members during their stay in the provinces of the partner universities.

“The total spending [of students] is still relatively more affordable than when they personally study in Manila,” Madrunio said. “Thus, we are still able to reduce their financial expenses, as well as, address problems associated with studying away from home.”
According to Madrunio, the extension programs also increases the University’s number of enrollees in a way, without having to expand its physical facilities.

“Even if we want to take in more students in the Graduate School, we no longer have the luxury of space,” she added.
The UST Graduate School currently has 1,937 on-campus students.

varsitarian.net/news/20141205/grad_school_offers_extension_programs_to_other_universities

[sensei]

Six UST Graduate School courses among the best in the world
By REDEN D. MADRID

SIX GRADUATE programs in UST made it to the 2011 list of top master’s programs in the world by a French rating agency.

The recognition, given by Paris-based Eduniversal International Scientific Committee, was based on an 18-month study of 12,000 master of arts (MA), master of sciences (MS), masters, and master in business administration (MBA) programs in the world’s top 1,000 business schools and universities.

Eduniversal picked a total of 4,000 master’s programs in 30 topics.

In the communications topic, UST’s MA in Communication landed on 10th place for the Far East Asian region, while the same program of the University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman settled at 17th. De La Salle University’s master of marketing communication, meanwhile, placed 21st.

A total of 30 universities in Far East Asia entered the top 200 universities for the Communications topic. The Information Technology and Media MBA of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology topped the list for Far East Asia.

For the top master’s programs in engineering and project management, the University’s MS in Management Engineering placed 39th and was the only Philippine school to enter the top 40 in Far East Asia.

In the Entrepreneurship category, UST’s MBA in Entrepreneurship program placed 99th out of 100, while the Asian Institute of Management program in master in development management ranked 64th. Cornell University was the top school in the category for its MBA- entrepreneurship and private equity program.

UST’s MA in Economics also landed 14th out of 30 in Far East Asia. The Master in Development Economics of UP placed 30th. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Fudan Univeristy (China), and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) placed first, second, and third, respectively, in the economics category.

Meanwhile, the University’s MS in Human Relations Management ranked 14th in Far East Asia for the Human Resources Management topic. La Salle’s MS in industrial relations management placed 15th, while UP’s master of industrial relations placed 10th. There were 20 schools from Far East Asia, 40 from North America, and 50 from Western Europe.

In the Public Administration/Management topic, the University’s Master of Public Administration, together with the same program of UP, were able to enter the top 200 list, at 17th and 20th, respectively, out of 40 qualified universities in Far East Asia. China’s Tsinghua University and Fudan University, and Singapore’s National University of Singapore landed on the top three places.

Three criteria were used for the ranking: (1) the programs’ reputation, (2) the salary of the first employment of graduates, taking into account the differences between countries and (3) students’ satisfaction—based on emailed surveys to recent graduates regarding their satisfaction with their completed programs.

The survey, which started in 2009, covered 153 countries in nine geographical world regions: Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Eurasia and Middle East, Oceania, Northern America, Latin America, and Far East Asia. The Philippines is grouped with Brunei, Cambodia, China, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Eastern Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

www.varsitarian.net/news/20120123/six_ust_graduate_school_courses_among_the_best_in_the_world

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[Envy]

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