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Department of Education
One Methods course from the following
(As recommended by the student’s advisor):
EDU312 TEFL 3
EDU313 The Teaching of Science and Math 3
EDU314 The Teaching of Social Studies 3
EDU414 Methods and Materials in ECE* 3
ART333 Art Education 3
MUS301 Music Education 3
COM337 Creative Dramatics 3
Required Courses for Intermediate and
Secondary Level T.D.
EDU201 Fundamentals of Education 3
EDU202 Observation and Curriculum 3
EDU310 Computers in Education 3
EDU332 Educational Measurement 3
1 course from the Practice Teaching–
Secondary:
EDU425
Practice Teaching, Secondary Math
- Education
EDU426
Practice Teaching, Secondary
Science - Education
EDU427
Practice Teaching, Secondary
English - Education
One Methods Course from the following
(As recommended by the student’s advisor):
EDU312 TEFL 3
EDU314 The Teaching of Social Studies 3
EDU315
The Teaching of Math-Intermediate
& Secondary
3
EDU316
The Teaching of Science-
Intermediate & Secondary
3
ART333 Art Education
* Required for ECE
MASTERS OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
The educational sector in Lebanon has undergone
major changes since the inception of the new
curriculum. These changes have raised the debate
about the purpose and quality of education,
overhauled the delivery modes and practices in
the field, and created new positions in educational
settings (school counselors, special educators,
technology teachers, etc.). The need for qualified
professionals has become greater than ever.
MISSION
The Mission of the M.A. Program in Education is to
respond to the educational change, and to fulfill
the needs created by educational reforms. The
Program prepare qualified professionals in the
field of Education who can assume leadership
positions in schools, and educational institutions,
as well as promote change and innovations, guide
and mentor teachers, and develop their knowledge
and skills in a life-long learning process.
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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The M.A. Program in Education provides
knowledge, practical training, and continuous
updating, on technological developments, and
challenging opportunities, for those interested
in working in school settings, educational
institutions, community centers, educational
research, and development.
The Program’s various specialty areas provide
students with the opportunity to become qualified
subject coordinators, supervisors, officers for teacher
professional development, curriculum specialists,
school administrators, or school counselors.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
As a result of their work in the Program, students
will be able to:
1. Identify major political, social, psychological,
and philosophical foundations of education
and curricula.
2. Recognize, compare, and contrast, major
instructional theories and approaches.
3. Evaluate/develop curricula, and curriculum
materials, for specific content, or for special
groups of students.
4. Use technology efficiently in performing
instructional, and educational, tasks and
promote its informed use.
5. Set and implement plans for educational
professional development.
6. Design, conduct, and evaluate, educational
research.
7. Reflect on research results, and evaluate
their implications on educational practices.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
A student may choose one of two tracks: General
Professional Development, or a Specialist Area.
In total, students have to accumulate 30 credits
at the Master’s level. The Program comprises
four blocks:
I. Core Education Courses (12 credits)
EDU802 Curriculum Design 3
EDU803 Methods of Educational Research 3
EDU806 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
One of the following two courses:
EDU805 Educational Technology 3
EDU872 Special Education*** 3
***Required for Special Education emphasis
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