About
The Master of Development Communication (MDC) Program is designed to provide communication professionals a deeper understanding and a firm foundation of development communication theories and the necessary skills for development work.
Upon getting your Admissions Notice, you may proceed to enroll. The enrollment procedure is indicated in the admission slip. If students intend to defer their admission, they may do so for one year. Please contact us for deferment or other clarifications regarding your admission and enrollment.
The following are the MDC point persons:
Dr. Benjamina Paula Gonzalez-Flor
Program Chair, MDC
Asst. Prof. Joyce Mae Manalo
Faculty Secretary
MDC Program Support
Program Goals
Upon completion of the program, students are expected to be able to:
- Apply the principles and approaches of development communication in their work;
- Design, produce, and evaluate communication materials and programs;
- Conceptualize and conduct applied communication research; and
- Practice the values of a development communicator.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have:
A Bachelor’s degree in any field or its equivalent from any recognized institution; and
At least one year work experience for students with undergraduate degrees in communication and at least three years work experience for students without undergraduate degrees in communication.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in the program, browse through the documentary requirements and application procedures. Check the academic calendar to make sure you do not miss the deadline for submission of applications.
Enrollment Procedures
Online Registration is done through the Student Portal. Follow these instructions on how to register online. If you have further questions, take a look at the Enrollment FAQs.
Transfer of Credits
Students under the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies may apply for transfer of credits online at least two weeks before the scheduled validation exam.
Cross-Enrollment
For students who wish to cross register from UPOU to another UP Unit or other higher education institutions and and vice versa, follow the Cross-Enrollment Procedures
Re-admission
Students may check the procedures for re-admission.
Academic Calendar
The trimester and semester schedules can be found here
This section enumerates the courses offered under the Master of Development Communication program, the prerequisites, types, and credits. MDC courses are either classified as core or major.
DEVC 202 (Development Communication Concepts and Approaches)
Description: A survey course on development communication traditions, theories, principles, and approaches.
Number of Units: 3
Semester Offered: First semester
Prerequisite: None
DEVC 203 (Cultural and Critical Theories and Frameworks in Media and Mass Communication)
Description: Concepts, frameworks, and constructs of cultural and critical theories and studies on media and communication focusing on culture and its creation of meanings and identities, the relationship of high and mass cultures, and the role of mass media in creating and maintaining power and social relationships.
Number of Units: 3
Semester Offered: First semester
Prerequisite: None
DEVC 242 (Communication and Media in the ASEAN Context)
Description: The role of communication programs, information and communications technologies, mass media and media systems in the development and evolution of the ASEAN.
Number of Units: 3,
Semester Offered: every semester
Prerequisite: None
Major Courses. The MDC Student shall take 5 core courses totaling to 15 units.
DEVC 204 (Communication Research and Evaluation)
Description: Introduction to the process and methods of communication research, pre-testing and evaluation of communication materials, and evaluation of communication programs and projects.
Number of Units: 3
Semester Offered: Second semester
Prerequisite: DEVC 202
DEVC 206 (Print and Broadcast Production)
Description: The processes and techniques of print and radio broadcast development communication materials production from conceptualization, design and preparation to utilization.
Number of Units: 3
Semester Offered: First semester
Prerequisite: None
DEVC 207 (Multimedia Production)
Description: The processes and techniques of audiovisual development communication materials production from conceptualization, design, and preparation to utilization.
Number of Units: 3
Semester Offered: Second semester
Prerequisite: None
DEVC 208 (Communication, Social Marketing and Social Mobilization)
Description: Application of communication, marketing and other social science paradigms, strategies, concepts, principles and practices in promoting and mobilizing people for developmental programs, ideas and products.
Number of units: 3
Semester Offered: Second semester
Prerequisite: None
DEVC 263 (Communication of Scientific and Technical Information)
Description: Retrieving, processing and interpreting scientific and technical information for the utilization of scientists, educators, and other knowledge linkers.
Number of Units: 3
Semester Offered: First semester
Prerequisite: None
Thesis
DEVC 300 (Master’s Thesis)
Description: Investigation, elaboration and analysis of development communication concepts and phenomena employing any one of the following methodological traditions: positivist research, evaluation,
research, or media studies.
Number of Units: 6Semester Offered: every semester
Prerequisite: Completion of all the coursework
PLAN OF STUDY FOR PART-TIME MDC STUDENTS
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FIRST YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER |
FIRST YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER |
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SUBJECTS |
UNITS |
SUBJECTS |
UNITS |
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DEVC 202 |
3 |
DEVC 242 |
3 |
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DEVC 206 |
3 |
DEVC 208 |
3 |
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Total |
6 |
Total |
6 |
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SECOND YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER |
SECOND YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER |
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DEVC 263 |
3 |
DEVC 207 |
3 |
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DEVC 203 |
3 |
DEVC 204 |
3 |
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Total |
6 |
Total |
6 |
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THIRD YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER |
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DEVC 300 (proposal presentation) |
6 |
Residency (Thesis Defense) |
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Total |
6 |
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Total number of units: 30 |
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Alfonso, Grace J., PhD Professor | Media Studies Postmodern |
Bandalaria, Melinda dP., PhD Professor | Advocacy & Social Mobilization CSR Communication |
Flor, Alexander G., PhD Professor | Environmental Communication; Knowledge Management (KM4D); Mixed Methods Research |
Flor, Benjamina G., PhD Associate Professor MDC Program Chair | Governance Communication Education Monitoring and Evaluation |
Jamias, Serlie B., PhD Professor | Network Analysis Qualitative Methods |
Lumanta, Melinda F., PhD Professor | Organizational Communication Knowledge Management |
Saludadez, Jean A., PhD Professor | Agency Framework in Organizational Communication Research |
Serrano, Joane V., PhD Associate Professor |
Environmental Communication Sustainable Development Educational Communication Gender and Communication Culture and communication |
How many years will it take for me to finish the program?
Assuming a normal load of six units per semester are taken, the average period to complete the course would be two and a half (2 1/2) years. The period it would take to complete the course would however, depend on the student’s own pace.
I am currently working. Can I still enroll?
The MDC Program was primarily designed for part time and working students. Thus, distance e-Learning suits working students well.
What if I am based outside the Philippines?
All courses are taught online, which means that you can study any course wherever you are.
How can I apply for admission?
The procedure of application may be found here.
Are there classroom sessions?
All MDC courses are delivered online. However, it is possible for face to face sessions to be scheduled as needed. But if ever, attendance is typically not required.
Do I have to view the modules at a certain time or date or can I study these modules at my own pace?
The courses taught are asynchronous. You can view these modules on your own pace, at your available time. However, do take note or be updated if there are deadlines set by the faculty-in-charge.