PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Master of Education KPT/JPS(PA 8092)07/22

The Master of Education is a well-balanced programme designed to impart knowledge in Education along with specialization in Human Behaviour and Community organization. Individuals looking to work in the field of education but outside of the traditional classroom may opt for the specialization for more information. The programs prepare students for advanced positions in a variety of educational fields which will be not limited to the traditional K–12 classroom environment.Through flexible format of the course the student can learn their schedule easily on their own. The multimedia tools have the potential to enhance curriculum engagement that allowing students to participate in the creation outside the classroom will encourage creativity and increase excitement. The programme prepares the students to understand and formulate education policy and its practice, while developing a better understanding of contemporary issues and challenges, and future directions in the field of education. The programme is an advanced degree, both in and outside the classroom, which provides greater career options and the opportunity for a higher salary. There are many specialty areas available in education at the master's degree level and choosing one will determines the jobs graduates can expect when they complete their degree.

For successful completion of Masters degree in LUC, each candidate should publish minimum of Two research articles in scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.

Program Aim

The primary objective of Master of Education program is to prepare critically reflective teachers who are able to understand educational research and leverage it to improve the effectiveness of their teaching practice through the creation of optimal teaching environments for all students.

• To demonstrate knowledge of teaching and research techniques in field of specialization.

• To provide social skills and responsibilities to work as engaged professional educators in building learning communities into the future.

• To built students as professional Educators which will help them to conduct research professionally and ethically in the field of education.

• To develop leadership and team work within the learners which will help them to built communication skills for educational developmental theory in problem solving and scientific skills in the field of education.

To provide the students with information management and lifelong learning skill to sustain with encyclopedic general knowledge and diverse individual talents and potentialities.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Education programme under the Faculty of Social Science, Arts & Humanities is designed to give students highly developed knowledge and skills that are required to enhance quality of their education system. The program would equip the students with the opportunity to undertake advanced practice in specialization areas such as Educational Leadership & Management, and Curriculum and Instruction organization.

Educational studies prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities including

· Lead Teacher
· Learning support teachers
· Guidance counsellors
· Secondary teachers
· Middle years teachers
· Science teachers
· Educational administrators
· School Administrator
· Curriculum Developer

Subjects

Full Time : 18 Months.
Part Time : 36 Months.

Sl.No.	MQA Subject Code	Subject Name	Credits
1	MEDU 1113	Psychological Foundation of Education	3
2	MEDU 1123	Research and Writing Education	3
3	MEDU 1133	Information Technology In Education	3
4	MEDU 1143	Theories in Education	3
Elective (A, B) Area of Specialization, Choose any one group
Group A: Educational Leadership & Management
5	MEDU(C I) 1213	Leading Educational Change and Improvement	3
6	MEDU(ELM) 1223	Researching Educational Leadership and Management	3
7	MEDU(ELM) 1233	Policy, Strategy and Resources in Educatio	3
8	MEDU(ELM) 1243	Mentoring and Coaching	3
Group B: Curriculum and Instructio
9	MEDU(C I) 1213	Curriculum & Instruction-Educational Psychology	3
10	MEDU(C I) 1223	Cultural & Educational Policy Studies for higher education	3
11	MEDU(C I) 1233	Fundamentals and Principles of Curriculum Design	3
12	MEDU(ELM) 1233	Educational Organization & Management	3
13	MEDU 1253	Research Methodology	3
14	MEDU 1313	Philosophical & Sociological Foundations of Education	3
15	MEDU 1323	Educational Administration	3
16	MEDU 1333	Educational Measurement and Evaluatio	3
17	MEDU 1343	Project Work 1	3
18	MEDU 2413	Psychology of Education	3
19	MEDU 2423	Project Work 2	3

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

January
May
September

Entry Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Level 6, MOH) or equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 recognized by the Senate of Lincoln University College; or
Bachelor's Degree (Level 6, MOH) or equivalent, CGPA less than 2.50 with five (5) years of working experience in a related field and recognized by the Senate of Lincoln University College.

International students must score 550 in the Test of English Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or equivalent.

Duration : 18 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Master