UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE INC

Graduate School
Santiago City, Philippines

LA SALETTE PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

“La Salette education is a transformative process towards the fullness of being, inspired
by the message of reconciliation, as lived and experienced by the community through the
integration of Filipino cultural and University core values rooted in Jesus Christ.”

VISION

The University of La SaletteInc, a Catholic institution founded by the Missionaries of Our Lady
of La Salette, forms RECONCILERS “so that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John
10:10)

MISSION

The University of La Salette, Inc. is a premiere institution of choice providing accessible, quality,
and transformative education for integral human development particularly the poor.

CORE VALUES

FAITH. The total submission to God’s call to Holiness and commitment to His will.

RECONCILIATION. Constantly renewing our relationship with God, others and all creation
through a life of prayer, penance and zeal.

INTEGRITY. The courage and determination to live and die for Salettinian ideals.

EXCELLENCE. Upholding the highest standard of quality assured education and

professionalism in the areas of instruction, research and extension.

SOLIDARITY. Commitment to building a community anchored on mutual trust, confidence,

teamwork, unity and respect for the dignity of the human person and creation.

GRADUATE SCHOOL OBJECTIVES

The Graduate School strives to develop and form research-oriented students,

practitioners and professionals who are well-prepared and mature Christians responsive to the
demands of their chosen professions and/or specialized trainingin order that they may
contribute to the welfare of the community and to the progress of their professions.

The University of La Salette Graduate School aims to

1. provide an advanced and specialized program through continuous upgrading of curricula

in relation o academic standards and industry needs;
2. provide an ambiance that foster innovative creations, critical thinking,and problem-
solving skills;
 3. develop empowered, value-driven and socially responsible professionals for the global
and technology-based environment;
4. develop and enhance the capabilities of students and faculty possessing originality and
ingenuity to conduct pioneering research in their field of specialization, and through
their research and other activities, meet the needs of their community and society at
large, and;
5. initiate the transfer of research output of student and faculty to help improve the lives of
the community.

MASTER OF ARTS IN NURSING

The graduate program in Master of Arts in Nursing will train students to be

leaders in different health care environments. It combines advanced nursing skills with
administrative and business practices where students are taught about leadership,
management, economics, budgeting,and organizational theory. The program may
include research activities and administrative practicum.

Educational Objectives

The objectives of the program are to:

1. Prepare nurses for clinical and leadership role in the nursing service
administration;
2. develop critical thinking on current problems and issues in the nursing
profession and health care delivery system;
3. increase undertaking of nursing theories, principles, methodologies and their
application to the professions, and utilization of research findings, ethics, and use
of evidence-based nursing to develop and improve the nursing profession, and;
4. develop acceptable research and extension activities,particularly on health care.

Program Outcomes

After the completion of the program, the students will be able to:

1. increased competence in nursing service administration;

2. apply their understanding of nursing theories, research, principles, and
methodologies to current problems and issues affecting the nursing profession
and health care delivery system;
3. develop innovative measures to improve the delivery of health care services;
4. broaden their understanding of the nursing profession through research, and;
5. animate both the core values and core competencies of the University of La
Salette, Inc. as they perform their role in their field of endeavor.
 MASTER OF ARTS IN NURSING
major in Nursing Service Administration
(SY 2011-2012)

BASIC SUBJECTS
  EDUC 801 Methods of Research 3
  N 801 Bioethics 3
  N 818 Fundamentals of Biostatistics 3
  N 819 Foundations of Nursing 3

MAJOR SUBJECTS
  MAN 804 Principles and Concepts of Nursing Service Administration 1 3
  MAN 805 Principles and Concepts of Nursing Service Administration 2 3
  N 803 Critical Thinking 3
  N 806 Fiscal Management in Nursing Administration 3
  N 815 Nursing Practice: Roles and Issues 3
  N 820 Legal and Ethical Concerns in Nursing Practice 3

COGNATES
  PHILO 801 Christian Anthropology 3
  RW 800 Research Seminar (non-thesis) 3
Cognates May be taken from other master’s program 3

ADDITONAL MAJORS (non-thesis)

  MAN 806 Principles & Concepts of Nursing Service Administration 3 3
(inclusive of 80 hours practicum)
  MBM 803 Human Resource Management and Development 3
  N 814 Nursing Empowerment: A Collaborative Approach 3
  RW 801 Research Writing 3

Thesis Writing
TW 801 Thesis Writing 1 3
TW 802 Thesis Writing 2 3

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Basic Courses

EDUC 801 Methods of Research 3 units

This course aims to establish or advance the understanding of students about

research through a comprehensive exploration of research language, ethics, and
approaches. The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and
challenges, and the elements of the research process within a quantitative, qualitative,
and mixed methods approach. The students will use these theoretical underpinnings to
begin to critically review the literature relevant to their field or interests and determine
how research findings are useful in forming their understanding of their work, social,
local and global environment.

N 801 Bioethics 3 units

The course deals with the application of ethics – moral and legal concepts and
principles to issues that affect the practice of nursing. These provide the basis for
appropriate decision making given varied situations, to prepare learners to render
effective, efficient, and safe nursing care. Furthermore, related learning experiences
provide opportunities to concretize a commitment to nursing. The critical thinking
process shall be used in the unit with the object to develop the intellectual capacity to
conceptualize and contextualize what students know to particular ethical-moral and
legal issues.

N 818 Fundamentals of Biostatistics 3 units

This course deals with the study of the division of Statistics, the descriptive and
Inferential Statistics and their application to other fields of sciences. Descriptive
Statistics includes the measure of central tendency, variability, skewness, and kurtosis.
Inferential Statistics includes the testing of hypothesis, simple analysis of variance,
analysis of enumeration data, regression and correlation, and tie series analysis. The
lesson deals with the interpretation of data generated in the health sciences.

N 819 Foundations of Nursing 3 units

This course is designed to specifically meet the needs of graduate students

undertaking the common foundation program. It aims to explain how and why
sensitive, holistic nursing care, which is evidence-based is carried out. The course is
divided into four sections, namely, health nursing and health care, nursing theorists,
professional practice, and developing nursing skills.

Major Courses

MAN 804 Principles and Concept of Nursing Service 3 units

Administration 1

This course is designed to enable students to gain an in-depth understanding of

the leadership role in the management of nursing services and educational programs in
the hospital organization. The course is also designed to enable students to acquire an
understanding of putting nursing management into practice in the dynamic health care
system.

MAN 805 Principles and Concepts of Nursing Service 3 units

Administration 2

The course is designed to enable students to acquire a comprehensive knowledge

and understanding of organizational development of nursing service at different clinical
and communitysettings. The course is also designed to enable students to be
knowledgeable and acquire skills in therapeutic communication, conflict resolution,
initiate change, and project planning development for the improvement of quality health
serivces

MAN 806 Principles an Concepts of Nursing Service 3 units

Administration 3 (inclusive of 80 hours practicum,
for non-thesis only)

The course is designed to empower graduate nursing students on effective

leadership and management in nursing. Strategies for supervision methods in the
clinical area will be modeled to include quality and safety in health care while managing
change in the units. Furthermore, the course aims to expose the students through an
80-hour practicum in the actual health care facility to be able to observe how to do
nursing practice and relate specific leadership and management theories previously
discussed in Principles and Concepts of Nursing Service Administration 1 and 2

MBM 803 Human Resource Management and Development 3 units

The course provides advanced knowledge of the emerging theories, principles,

and strategies of human resource management as well as enhance the different human
resource skills and competencies required to perform the job of today’s dynamic
environment. It covers a discussion of the importance human resource planning,
recruitment, selection and hiring, training and development, performance evaluation,
compensation and rewards, labor management and other relevant employment laws to
maximize productivity and people effectiveness in the educational setting for global
competitiveness.

N 803 Critical Thinking 3 units

The course aims to guide how to demonstrate more analytical and insightful
thinking. Also, it aims to integrate patient safety concept during the course and delivery
of quality nursing care through a comprehensive discussion and integration of the
TeamSTEPPS framework-team strategies and tools to enhance performance and patient
safety in the nursing practice.

N 806 Fiscal Management in Nursing Administration 3 units

The course provides graduate nursing students with theoretical knowledge and
enhances their skills in managing finances in the healthcare industry. The course will
include topics on the acquisition of funds, allocation of funds, and help healthcare
organizations maximize their value by improving investment decision relating to capital
structure, capital budgeting, and working capital management. Understanding
important finance concepts and principles, a test of a financial ratio, procedures, and
techniques in financial statement analysis will help future nurse financial managers
attain financial success in the global healthcare industry.
N 814 Nursing Empowerment: A Collaborative Approach 3 units

The course deals with the underlying principles, processes, and practices of
empowerment in the field of health care management. It also includes a more thorough
understanding of the components that may help health care professionals to become
empowered and use their power for better patient care.

N 815 Nursing Practice: Roles and Issues 3 units

N 820 Legal and Ethical Concerns in Nursing Practice 3 units

The course concentrates on legal, ethical, economic, and political issues affecting
the nurse as an individual and a professional in health care delivery to clients, groups,
and aggregates. Students are encouraged to apply critical thinking strategies during
classroom discussions and presentations.

Cognates

PHILO 801 Christian Anthropology 3 units

The course provides an understanding of anthropological concepts of man both

philosophically and theologically. It also sets out a unique anthropological analysis
based on the Judeo-Christian perspective of Christianity.

RW 800 Research Seminar (for non-thesis only) 3 units

This course guides the student through the process of making an action research
proposal on any area of concern the student may deem suitable for and in conformity with
acceptable standards. The output of the course is an action research proposal which is to be
defended before a panel of evaluators.

Thesis/Research Writing

RW 801 Research Writing (for non-thesis) 3 units

This course will assist the student in the completion of the defended action
research proposal. The completed action research is a requirement for the completion
of the course.

TW 801 Thesis Writing 1 3 units

This course guides the student through the process of making a thesis proposal
on any area of concern the student may deem suitable for and in conformity with
acceptable standards. The output of the course is a thesis proposal which is to be
defended before a panel of evaluators.

TW 802 Thesis Writing 2 3 units

This course will assist the student in the completion of the defended thesis
proposal. The thesis must be defended before a panel of evaluators at a time and place
designated for the purpose.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Section 1. Academic Requirements. A Student must complete and pass all academic
requirements, which include, coursework units, comprehensive examination, and
hardbound copies of research/thesis.

Section 2. Bridging Program. In cases where an applicant is deficient of certain pre-

requisite courses, he/she shall enroll in the prescribed bridging courses before
enrolling regular courses in the graduate school program.

Section 3. School Calendar. The academic calendar is divided into two semesters of 18
weeks each and summer of six weeks. The school begins in June for the first
semester, November for second semester and April for summer.

Section 4. Examination. There are two periodic examinations scheduled every

term: Midterm Examination and Final Examination

Section 5. Numbering of Academic Courses. The academic courses are numbered as

follows:

800 – 899 for Master’s Degree Program

900 – 999 for Doctorate Degree Program

Section 6. Attendance

6.1 Regular attendance in all classes is one of the most important obligations
of a student. He/Sheis expected to attend all scheduled class exercises
and activities.

6.2 Student shall automatically be marked “Failure Due to Absences” or

“FDA” from his/her class when he/she has already incurred 20 percent of
the total number of hours required in the course.

NOTE: Late enrolment means absence from class.

6.3 Student absent from class is responsible for all the work given by the
professor.
Section 7. Student Performance

7.1 The student’s grade in any course is computed at the end of eachterm.
The gradeis based on a variety of academic evidence as indicated in the
 syllabus such as research papers, reports, written and oral examinations,
class participation, laboratory work, field work, etc., as deemed
appropriate by the professor. Attendance does not form part of the
students’ grade for the course.

7.2 Student who will be caught cheating in any test, examination, or course
requirement will receive a failing grade for the course.

7.3 Student should secure a summary of grades at the end of the semester
from the Graduate School Office

Section 8. Student’s Status in a Program. The student should ensure that he/she has
taken and passed all the requirements for the degree. It is his/her responsibility
to secure Student Evaluation of Unfinished Subjects from the Graduate School
Office before enrolment.

Section 9. Grading System

9.1 The grading system of the Graduate Programs is as follows:

84 % Failing Grade for Master’s Program

89 % Failing Grade for Doctorate Program
85 % - 100% Passing Grade for Master’s Program
90 % - 100% Passing Grade for Doctorate Program
DRP Dropped
INC Incomplete
FDA Failure Due to Absences
WP Withdrawal with Permission

9.2 The grading system for a comprehensive examination and oral defense
use the number of grades in multiples of 0.25 from 1.0 to 5.0, where 1.0 is
the lowest, and 2.5 is the lowest passing grade. The numerical equivalent
of the rating is as follows:
NUMERICAL EQUIVALENT
RATING
Master’s Program Doctorate Program
5.00 100 100
4.75 99 99
4.50 97 98
4.25 96 97
4.00 94 96
3.75 93 95
3.50 91 94
3.25 90 93
3.00 88 92
2.75 87 91
2.50 85 90
Below 2.50 84 89

Section 10. Adding/Dropping/Changing of Subjects

 10.1 A student shall be allowed to add/drop/change the course enrolled with
the consent of the Graduate School Dean, subject to the following
conditions:

10.1.1 Student shall accomplish the prescribed form of the

University

10.1.2 It shall be processed during the first two weeks of the

semester or first week of classes during summer. If not, he/she
shall be marked with “Dropped “ or “DRP.”

10.1.3. Moreover, a student who does not officially drop the subject shall
be
marked “Failure Due to Absences” or “FDA.”

Section 11. Removal of INCOMPLETE or INC Grade

11.1 An INC Grade is given to a student who fails to take the final examination
or fails to complete other course requirements. Thereupon, a special
examination or completion of requirements shall be given to him/her by
the faculty concerned. However, in the absence of the faculty concerned,
the Graduate School Dean shall facilitate the completion.

11.2 The INC grade must be completed within one year. Otherwise, it shall be
converted to a failing grade by the University Registrar

Section 12. Withdrawal of Enrolment

12.1 A student has the right to withdraw from the roster of the University by
accomplishing a Withdrawal Form from the Registrar’s Office. He/she
shall surrender his/her Identification Card, Assessment Form,and
Enrolment Validation Form.

12.2 This shall be applied for during the first two weeks of classes subject to
the following regulations:

12.2.1 Within a week from the opening of classes, the student is charged
ten percent (10%) of the total amount due for the term.

12.2.2 Within two weeks from the opening of classes, the student is
charged twenty percent (20%) of the total amount due for the
term.

12.3 After the second week of class,a refund of tuition and other fees is no
longer allowed.

12.4 A student who withdraws from the University without going through the
official process shall have his/her registration privileges suspended and
shall be liable for unpaid fees.
Section 12. Tuition and Other Fees

12.1 The Accounting Office shall publish or post a schedule of school fees at
the start of every school year.

12.2 Payment of school fees may be in full or installment basis. For the latter,
a student should pay sixty percent (60%) of the total amount of fees for
the term during enrolment; the balance shall be paid in two (2) equal
installments (before the midterm and final examinations).

Section 13. Maximum Residency

13.1 All requirements for the master’s degree program must be completed
within seven (7) years from the date of entry.

13.2 All requirements for doctorate degree must be completed within nine (9)
years from the date of entry.

13.3 If a student fails to adhere to the time frame, he/she may be allowed to
extend upon the endorsement of the Graduate School Dean and approval
of the University Registrar. The time frame for the extension should be
indicated in the Extension Form.

Section 14. Leave of Absences

14.1 A student shall file a Leave of Absence (LOA) not exceeding two
semesters. The Graduate School Dean shall endorse to the University
Registrar for approval.

14.2 Extension to the maximum residency shall not be granted if a student fails
to apply for a leave of absence.

14.3 A student who fails to complete the program within the prescribed
residency period shall enroll twelve (12) units refresher course: six (6)
units basic courses and six (6) units major courses.

14.4 A student who re-enrolls after a lapse of seven years for the Master’s
degree and nine years for the Doctorate from the date of entry shall be
evaluated based on the curriculum in force at the time of re-enrolment.

Section 15. Transfer of Credits

15.1 A student whose application for admission has already been approved and
has duly earned course in a graduate degree program from other higher
education institution may apply for transfer credits, provided, the courses
to be credited were taken within seven years for the Master’s degree and
nine years for the Doctorate degree prior to admission in the University.

15.2 Validation of the courses earned is subject to existing policies of the

Graduate School
Section 16. Student Load. The maximum load is twelve(12) units for the regular semester
and nine (9) units for summer.

Section 17. Change of Grade. A student who believes that there was a miscalculation in
his/her grade or a typographical error in the transfer of the grade may request for
a change of grade by writing the University Registrar through the Graduate
School Dean with the substantiating evidence/s. This must be done within the
semester following the giving of the grade.

Section 18. Special Class

18.1 A special course refers to a subject to be offered upon request by a

student or a group of students under the following circumstances:

18.1.1 The course is needed for the student to graduate during the term
or to qualify for enrolment in thesis writing or dissertation writing
in the succeeding term

18.1.2 The tuition for the petitioned course will be computed based on 15
students.

Section 19. Validity of Courses in the Graduate School. A student who shifts to
another degree program may be allowed to credit courses from their previous
degree program provided that these courses were taken within five (5) years for
master’s degree and nine (9) years for doctorate degreebefore shifting and upon
the approval of the Graduate School Dean.

Section 20. Shifting to Another Program.

20.1 A students who wish to shift to another degree program must ask
permission from the Graduate School Dean.He/She must be evaluated for
eligibility to the new program by the Graduate School Dean.

20.2 A student from a non-thesis program is allowed to complete the thesis

requirement provided it is done within seven (7) years from the date of
entry to the non-thesis program. However, a student who wants to pursue
a thesis program after seven years must enroll twelve (12)units refresher
course - six (6) units basic courses and six (6) units major courses.

Section 21. Retention Policy. Students are subjected to academic counselingif they incur
two failing grades or Failure Due to Absences or a combination thereof during the
preceding term. If there is no improvement in the succeedingterm, the student is
advised to take leave of absence.

Section 22. Comprehensive Examination

22.1 A student shall take the Comprehensive Examinations after the

completion of academic requirements for master’s degree program with
thesis and doctorate degree program and during the last term of
enrolment for the master’s degree non-thesis program.
 22.2 Comprehensive Examinations are offered each semester and summer
term. It is generally given in two consecutive Sundays of October,
February,and May.

22.3 The examination covers two (2) basic subjects and five (5) major subjects.

22.4 Request for cancellation or deferment in taking the examination must be

made in writing at least one week before the examination date. Students
who do not appear on the scheduled datesare automatically failed.

22.5 In order topass the Comprehensive Examination, the student must have a
grade of not lower than 2.5 in all the components. However, a student
who fails in any of the components is allowed to retake the exam.

Section 23. Graduation Requirements. In order tobe officially considered as a graduate

of the master’s or doctorate degree, he/she should have completed all academic
requirements, passed the comprehensive examinations, and submitted a duly
approved hard bound copy of his/her research project.

Section 24. Action Research Requirement.

24.1 A student is required to enroll the RW 801 – Research Writing during the
last term of enrolment. Within that period, the student must complete
and pass the oral defense and submit a duly approved hardbound copy of
the Action Research. If not, he/she shall be marked “incomplete” in RW
801 – Research Writing.

24.2 The research title, grade, and credit units will be indicated on the
student’s transcript of records only upon submission of the final hard
bound copies and the e-copies of the research project.

24.3 If a student is unable to submit the final copies of the research project
within one year from the enrolment of RW 801 – Research Writing,
he/she is given one year to complete the requirements. Failure to do so
means re-enrolment of the subject.

Section 25. Thesis and Dissertation Requirement

25.1 A student is required to enroll in Thesis Writing for master’s degree

program and Dissertation Writing for a doctorate degree program.

25.2 If a student does not complete the oral defense required in Thesis Writing
or Dissertation Writing, he/she is marked “incomplete.”

25.3 The thesis/dissertation title, grade, and credit units will be indicated on
the students’ transcript of records only upon submission of the final
bound copies and the e-copies of the research project.

25.4 If a student is unable to submit the final copies of the thesis/dissertation

within one year from the enrolment of Thesis Writing/Dissertation
 Writing, he/she is given one year to complete the requirements. Failure to
do so means re-enrolment of the course.

ADMISSION POLICY

1. Accomplished admission slip and requirements must be personally submitted by

the applicant at the Graduate School Office during the enrolment period.
2. A student who wishes to pursue this master’s program must be a graduate of a
baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
3. Courses taken from another university may be credited provided it was taken in
the past five years and subject to the approval of the Dean of the Graduate
School.

Admission Requirements

 Original and Photocopy of Official Transcript of Records/ Transfer Credentials

(for transferees)
 Photocopy of NSO-issued Birth Certificate
 Photocopy of NSO-issued Marriage Contract (if applicable)
 Accomplished Application Form
 Entrance Examination

Course Requirements

 At least an overall satisfactory rating in the summative evaluation and oral

presentation of his/her Dissertation
 Have passed the Comprehensive Examination
 Five (5) bounded copies of duly approved Dissertation

For inquiries, please call

OFFICE OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

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