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Master’s Program in Education Foundations

General Information about the Program

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Program Title and Final Award

Master’s in Education Foundations

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Awarding Body/ Institution (Faculty / Center/ Institute)

Faculty of Education – Sana’a

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Teaching Institution/ Responsible Department

Department of Education Foundations

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Other departments involved in teaching the program

 

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Medium of Instruction

Arabic

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Program Start Year

1992

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Study Mode

Regular

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Type of Master’s Program (Courses & Thesis/ Courses & Research Project/ Thesis)

Courses & Thesis

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Place of Study (on or outside Campus)

Faculty of Education – Sana’a

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System of Study (Credit Hours, Semester-based, Annual, etc.)

Semesters

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Duration of the Program (Total Years and Credit Hours for the Award)

36 Credit Hours

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Possible Future Career Options for Graduates:

Researcher/ academic

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Levels of Award/ Final Award (Type of Certificate Awarded to Students Who Have Not Met the Requirements for the Award of Master’s Degree)

Master’s Degree
If a student completes the pre-master courses but fails to complete the thesis, they will be awarded a Diploma in Education Foundations.

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Prerequisite Qualifications

Bachelor’s in various disciplines from education faculties.
Non-educational Bachelor’s degree and a general diploma in education.

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Required GPA/ Average Grade for Admission

According to Graduate Studies Regulations (An average grade of no less than “Good’)

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Other Requirements

N/A

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Program Coordinator

Prof. Taher Al-Ahdal

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Date of Program Specification/


Latest Accreditation

 

 

Program Mission and Aims

 

 

 

  •  Program Mission

 

To provide specialized scientific knowledge and academic expertise from a contemporary standpoint, equipping academic and research cadres with essential qualifications and fostering effective professional competencies in education foundations, enhancing the Faculty’s role in serving the society, while also empowering graduates to actively participate in addressing educational challenges and systemic issues, thereby transforming them into opportunities for human development.

 

  • Program Aims

 

Aligned with the overarching aims of the Faculty of Education, the Department of Education Foundations endeavors to achieve the following aims through this program and courses:

 

To equip students with specialized and practical knowledge across various fields of education foundations.

To provide students with insights into modern trends, knowledge, and skills pertinent to educational planning across diverse levels.

To empower students to skillfully analyze educational issues within local, regional, and international contexts, and propose effective strategies for resolution.

To develop students’ capacity to effectively diagnose and address problems in the educational, learning, and school environment. 

To satisfy the demands of the local and regional labor market for specialists in education foundations.

To cultivate students’ self-learning abilities and foster positive attitudes towards education and lifelong learning.

To deepen students’ understanding of social, economic, political, cultural, environmental, and informational challenges and their implications for education.

To conduct scientific research, studies, and consultations within the domains of education foundations.

To undertake comparative analytical studies of education systems in certain Arab and foreign countries to derive insights and best practices.

 

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

 

First: Knowledge and Understanding 

 

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

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Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, principles, and theories in Islamic, social, and economic foundations of education, adult education, and primary education.

A2 

Exhibit the capability to identify educational research problems, establish clear objectives, formulate hypotheses and research questions, and select appropriate research methodologies for their investigation.

A3

Display extensive knowledge of their community’s structure, characteristics, educational needs, and collaborative institutions.

A4

Demonstrate the ability to articulate the definition of education foundations and its diverse fields, contextualized within the classification of educational sciences and societal changes.

 

 

 

Second: Intellectual Skills   

 

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

B1

 Analyze and interpret the interrelationships between education as a system and other societal structures, as well as the correlations between school as an institution and other social entities.

B2 

Extract beneficial educational methodologies from the idealist, realist, and pragmatic philosophies, thereby enhancing the teaching and learning processes.

B3

Compare the educational system in Yemen with various Arab and international education systems.

B4

Explain educational phenomena by applying concepts, principles, and theories from the field of education foundations.

 

Third: Professional and Practical Skills   

 

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

C1

Develop long-term and short-term plans at all educational levels.

C2 

 Utilize parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques for data analysis, employing tools such as the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).

C3

Apply educational research methodologies to improve their practice and effectively address professional challenges.

C4

Employ a diverse range of assessments to diagnose issues within the fields of education foundations.

 

 

 

Fourth: General and Transferable Skills   

 

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

D1

Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of education foundations by utilizing accredited academic and professional sources.

D2 

Effectively and positively communicate with others, demonstrating leadership and teamwork across diverse situations.

D3

Interact with students, colleagues, and community members in alignment with the values of justice and equality.

D4

Adhere to the methodology of the Holy Quran and the teachings and principles of the noble Islamic religion in their administrative, educational, professional and academic behavior.

 

Program Study Plan

 

 

الفصل الأول

First Semester

اسم المقرر

Course Title

Code/ No.

Code / No

الساعات المعتمدة Credit Hours

Prerequisites

Pre- Requested

Theoretical

Th.

Practical

Pr.

Seminar/ Training

Tut.

Total C.H.

1

Education Sociology

 

3

3

 

2

Foundations of Islamic Education

 

3

3

 

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Comparative Education

 

3

3

 

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Research Methods

 

3

3

 

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Educational Statistics

 

3

3

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

 

 

15

 

         

 

 

الفصل الثاني

Second Semester

 

Course Title

Code/ No.

Code / No

 Credit Hours

Prerequisites

Pre- Requested

Theoretical

Th.

Practical

Pr.

Seminar/ Training

Tut.

Total C.H.

1

Adult Education

 

3

3

 

2

Philosophy of Education

 

3

3

 

3

Basic Education

 

3

3

 

4

Educational Planning

 

3

3

 

5

Education Economics

 

3

3

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

 

 

15

 

 

 

Course Title

 

Code / No

Credit Hours

Credit Hours

Program Mission

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Admission Requirements for the Program

Determination of the program admission requirements will only specify the conditions that are not outlined in the unified regulations for graduate studies and their executive rules at Sana’a University.

Required Specializations:

  Bachelor’s Degree

Required Specializations:

 According to Graduate Studies Regulations

Language Proficiency

TOEFL/ IBT

 According to Graduate Studies Regulations

Computer Skills (ICDL)

 According to Graduate Studies Regulations

Other Requirements

Such as (entrance exam/ personal interview)

Successfully pass the entrance exam and/or personal interview, if any.

 

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements should be specified accurately and clearly, and the following guidelines can be utilized:

Total credit hours required for graduation: 36

Minimum marks to pass in each of the program courses: According to Graduate Studies Regulations

Total number of marks or grades required for graduation: ‘Good’ with an average grade of 75% and above.