Brief Description of the College

The College of Graduate Studies and Teacher Education Research (CGSTER) of the Philippine Normal University is the largest graduate school of education in the Philippines with 12 Doctorate Programs and 62 Masters Programs in various areas of specialization. CGSTERs core area of expertise is Education Science. The College sustains its effort to excel in its leadership role in Teacher Education Research and Graduate Education in the Philippines and beyond.

CGSTER maintains its role to:

• Intensify competence in educational research;
• Provide leadership in curriculum and instruction; and
• Create educational alternatives that are responsive to the needs of the country.

The Graduate Education Program shall fulfill the University’s vision in providing leadership in the field of education. It is continuously committed to:

• Pursuing Academic Excellence by providing advanced and specialized study to develop a highly competent community of practicing professionals and responsive educational leaders;
• Advancing Research by fostering rigorous inquiry about educational theories and practices as bases for generating knowledge and sound policies, and improving professional practice; and
• Promoting a Culture of Sharing by extending scholarship and expertise to other educational institutions, agencies and entities for continuous professional growth.

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