Master of Agricultural Development (MAgDev) in:

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Education
• Agricultural Extension
• Agronomy
• Animal Production
• Development Communication
• Entomology
• Language Teaching
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Protection

VSU offers a unique opportunity for advanced study through highly innovative and relevant graduate programs covering a wide range of disciplines relating to agricultural and rural development.

Students make use of extensive instructional and research facilities of the academic as well as of various VSU-based research centers. The University also provides general amenities including housing, social, recreational, spiritual and shopping facilities. The scenic campus is situated at the foot of Mt. Pangasugan and facing the beautiful Camotes Sea, making VSU a conducive place for study.

The University regularly updates its program to keep pace with the ever changing needs of students and to ensure an atmosphere for optimum academic advancement.

The Graduate School of VSU strive for excellence in graduate education for regional growth and rural development. It offers graduate courses to teachers, researchers, extensionists, administrators and other professionals to upgrade their educational competencies. It also offers weekend classes and distance education for those who do not have enough time to attend to conventional schedule.

Philosophy. A teacher must foster intellectual curiosity among students and train them in the art and science of searching for truth to achieve excellence whether in the classroom or in the laboratory, in nature or in society

Vision. A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.

Mission. Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowlegde and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.

Goal. Produce high quality manpower in agriculture and its allied fields through graduate education to serve the development needs of the region.

General Objective. To strive for excellence in graduate education for regional growth and rural development.

Specific Objectives

• To offer graduate courses to teachers, researchers, extension workers, administrators and other professionals.
• To train and guide graduate students in conducting productive and independent research studies relevant to agriculture and its allied fields.
• To design and implement innovative strategies for the enhancement of managerial and leadership skills of professional and development workers.
• To strengthen personal discipline and moral character of graduate students to better serve their clientele.

Research Agenda

1. Health of individuals, families and communities
        -Health and Wellness Promotion
        -Population and Health Issues
        -Emergency Preparedness
        -Disease Prevention
        -Curative Management
        -Rehabilitation
        -Climate Change 

2. Health Care Delivery System
        -Nursing Management
        -Referral system and networking
        -Public and Private Health services and facilities
        -Health disparities
        -Health Program Evaluation

3. Higher Education System 
        -Nursing pedagogy
        -Tracer studies
        -Evaluation of nursing programs

Extension Agenda

1. Improvement of health among individuals, families and communities through health education and provision of health services
2. Enhancement of Health Care Delivery System practices by assessing/evaluating health care agencies and feedbacking results to concerned agencies thus developing intervention schemes as needed.
3. Full implementation of Higher Education System in nursing.

The College of Nursing was established in 2009. Since then, the College has grown to become one of the outstanding colleges of VSU owing to its competent faculty who are all Masters degree holders, and instructional quality, facilities and equipment that meet the standards set by the Commission on Higher Education. The College has attained at least 80% passing rate in the licensure examinations ever since.