Master of Arts in Social and Development Studies

Curriculum and Instruction

We aim to set academic standards, initiate innovations in teaching, and provide opportunities for teaching and learning.

Faculty Development

We oversee programs and initiatives that support the professional development of UP's faculty members, striving to enhance their skills in teaching, research, and service, and support their career advancement within the university.

Research and Innovation

We aim to enforce and improve the implementation of System-funded research programs and strengthen UP's capability as a collaborating institution.

Quality Assurance

We aim to assure that UP's programs and delivering units meet standards of academic excellence as currently defined within the changing context of local, national, regional and global developments.

A new approach to volunteerism encourages schools to treat volunteer activities as long-term commitments

Gay and bisexual teachers in rural schools need clear policies that protect LGBT educators

Fishing communities in Taliptip, Bulakan face risks from natural hazards and the New Manila International Airport project

Curriculum and Instruction

Faculty Development

Research and Innovation

Quality Assurance

Curriculum & Instruction

Faculty Development

Quality Assurance

Four OVPAA units are transitioned to newly created OVPRI

UP students win at the APRU x Google Tech Policy Hackathon 2025

UP holds system-wide summit to assess and advance PhD mentoring and research initiatives

Offices under the OVPAA

A new approach to volunteerism encourages schools to treat volunteer activities as long-term commitments

Gay and bisexual teachers in rural schools need clear policies that protect LGBT educators

Fishing communities in Taliptip, Bulakan face risks from natural hazards and the New Manila International Airport project

Curriculum and Instruction

Faculty Development

Research and Innovation

Quality Assurance

Curriculum & Instruction

Faculty Development

Quality Assurance

Four OVPAA units are transitioned to newly created OVPRI

UP students win at the APRU x Google Tech Policy Hackathon 2025

UP holds system-wide summit to assess and advance PhD mentoring and research initiatives