MASTER'S PROGRAMS

The MFLCD program was instituted in 1983. It evolved from the MAHE major in FLCD instituted in 1958 under the College of Education. MFLCD is a two-year program designed to equip professionals with the essential theories and skills for building and nurturing careers in early childhood education and family life. Graduates of the MFLCD program pursue, among others, careers as child development consultants, preschool teachers and administrators, family life specialists, program planners and researchers.

The MHE program was instituted in 1961. It is designed to upgrade the knowledge and skills of home economics teachers in specialized areas in home economics for preschool, elementary, high school, as well as college teaching. It is also designed to broaden the range of knowledge in different areas of home economics for competent leadership in research, extension, supervision, and administration of academic and non-academic programs. The MHE program was last revised in 2021.

The MHRIM was formerly known as the Master of Foodservice Administration. It was originally designed to develop professionals who can assume managerial responsibilities in the foodservice industry. This included the administration of business-oriented restaurants and hotels, fast-food enterprises, specialty establishments, and other service-oriented institutions like hospitals and industrial cafeterias. Both foodservice and lodging operations were discussed in all the FSA courses in the curriculum. 

However, the term Foodservice Administration is often misconstrued to be limited to foodservice operations thus the program was changed to MHRIM in 2011 to align with the name of the undergraduate program, Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management. The alignment also deals with the developments and challenges driven by the changing needs and demands of the hospitality industry. 

The MID program is designed to upgrade the competencies in the teaching of Interior Design at the tertiary level. Being the only master’s degree in interior design in the country, it likewise provides advanced training in interior design for practitioners in terms of strengthening their skills in research and creative work. It also addresses the requirement of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) pertaining to interior design educators obtaining a master‘s degree. Specifically, it includes courses in theory of interior design, interior design education, interior design technology, environmental concerns in interior design, interior design and Philippine society and culture, current issues in interior design, and comparative interior design.

The MSFS program (instituted in 1964) is designed for those preparing for teaching and research in foods through further training in chemical, physical and microbiological techniques as applied to problems in food science and technology.

The MSN program (instituted as MSFN in 1960) is designed to prepare professionals for more advanced work in nutrition. It permits students with a background in nutrition to obtain in depth knowledge and research skills. The MSN degree serves as a good foundation for those who plan to continue towards a PhD degree.