Maximum Period of Residence
We expect the DSSE programme to take a maximum of four years to complete but it can be completed in two years at six units (2 course) per semester. The MSSE is expected to be completed in a maximum of seven years inclusive of the DSSE, but may be completed within four years at six units per semester. After completing the DSSE the MSSE academics may be completed in one year and the thesis is expected to be written with one year.
In exceptionally meritorious cases, extensions of residence beyond the above regular period of completion may be approved by the Dean upon the recommendation of the Programme Chair. This extension shall be for a period not exceeding one (l) calendar year at a time. In no case shall the extensions exceed more than five (5) years. The student granted an extension shall take additional units of graduate courses in his/her discipline or area during the extension period at a rate of three (3) units for every two (2) years of extension or a fraction thereof.
Non-Compliance with Residence Rules
Any student who fails to complete all requirements of the degree within the regular period and any approved extension thereof shall be disqualified from the DSSE/MSSE program.
Leave of Absence (LOA)/Absence Without Leave (AWOL)
A student who goes on leave of absence (LOA)/absence without leave (AWOL) from the DSSE or MSSE programe shall seek readmission into the program from the Dean, through the Programme Chair. The procedure for applying for readmission is available at the OUR Website here
Students who do not wish to enrol in a semester must apply for Leave of Absence to the Faculty of Education.
A student who does not enrol in a semester without an LOA will be considered AWOL and would be required to apply for readmission when she/he returns to the programme. The impact of an LOA is that the period of LOA or AWOL will be counted as part of the 7 years maximum residency. So students should consider how may semesters or years they will be away from the program in managing their completion of the degree. In addition a student returning from LOA may become an irregular student and there is no guarantee that all her/his needed courses will be offered in the semester that he/she returns to the university.
[1] from Diliman Ph.D. Program Student Handbook, Updated: June 2007