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Master’s Program in Educational Administration and Planning

General Information about the Program

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Program Title and Final Award

Master’s in Educational Administration and Planning

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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 Educational Administration and Planning

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Other departments involved in teaching the program

All Faculty’s departments

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Medium of Instruction

Arabic

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Program Start Year

1992

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Study Mode (Regular/ Distance Learning/ etc.)

Regular

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Type of 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 Educational Administration and Planning.

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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. AbdulJabbar At-Tayeb

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Date of Program Specification/Latest Accreditation

 

 

Program Vision, Mission and Aims

 

 

 

  • Program Mission

 

To provide academic expertise with a modern vision, contributing to qualifying academic and research competencies and cadres in the field of educational management and planning, empowering graduates to actively participate in activating the role of educational institutions.

 

  • Program Aims

 

Aligned with the overarching aims of the Faculty of Education, the Department of Educational Administration and Planning endeavors to achieve the following aims:

 

  • To prepare and empower educational leaders for roles in educational administration and planning.
  • To equip students with modern trends, information, knowledge, and skills related to aspects of educational planning.
  • To provide student teachers with specialized and practical knowledge relevant to educational administration and planning in diverse contexts.
  • To equip students with skills necessary to interact with, nurture, and educate children with special needs, utilizing cutting-edge educational, psychological, and social methods.
  • To develop students’ capacity to effectively diagnose and address problems in the educational, learning, and school environment.
  • To equip students with proficiency in strategic planning across various educational and learning levels.
  • To address the demands of the labor market for experts in educational administration and planning.
  • To equip student teachers with self-learning and research capabilities in the field of educational administration and planning, including the adept use of modern technology.     
  • To facilitate scientific research, studies, and consultations in the domain of educational administration and planning.

 

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

 

First: Knowledge and Understanding 

 

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

A1

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts and theories relevant to educational administration and planning.

A2 

Achieve comprehension of the educational concepts and theories essential for interacting with students within the field of educational administration and planning.

A3

Compare and contrast administrative and special education approaches based on mental or physical needs.

A4

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

 

 

 

Second: Intellectual Skills   

 

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

B1

Analyze concepts, principles and theories pertinent to educational administration and planning.

B2 

Employ scientific methods required to fulfill professional duties relevant to educational administration and planning.

B3

Create a learning and teaching environment to encourage creative and critical thinking among students of Educational Administration and Planning.

B4

Employ a systematic methodology of critical thinking to efficiently and effectively fulfill their academic, research, and professional responsibilities.

 

Third: Professional and Practical Skills   

 

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

C1

Conduct surveys and analytical studies on various behaviors within school and educational environments.

C2 

Employ an integrative approach in working with students in the field of Educational Administration and Planning.

C3

Develop awareness-raising materials about the structure and functions of educational administration.

C4

Apply a variety of assessment techniques to diagnose educational problems in the field of educational administration and planning.

 

 

 

Fourth: General and Transferable Skills   

 

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

D1

Deal with modern information and communication technologies to enhance their professional skills.

D2 

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

D3

Execute educational responsibilities in compliance with pertinent regulations, legislation, and professional ethics, showcasing personal accountability, professional conduct, and motivation in work and planning.

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

 

 

First Semester

Course Title

Code / No

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

Theoretical

Practical

Seminar/ Training

Total C.H.

1

Theories of Leadership

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

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Educational Planning

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

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Higher Education Systems

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

4

Educational Statistics

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

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Educational Research Methods

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

 

 

15

 

 

 

Second Semester

Course Title

Code / No

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

Theoretical

Practical

Seminar/ Training

Total C.H.

1

Education Economics

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

2

Educational Management

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

3

School as an Organization

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

4

Change Management

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

5

Educational Supervision

 

 

3

–

–

3

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

 

 

15

 

 

Course Title

Code / No

Credit Hours

Thesis

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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.