MA in Education

Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) program in Education equips aspiring professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for impactful educational research and development. The program offers three specialized emphases:

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Focused on preparing educators to teach English effectively in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education: Dedicated to advancing innovative teaching methods and practices in STEM disciplines.
• Educational Leadership and Policy Studies: Designed to develop leaders and policymakers capable of driving educational reform and shaping institutional practices.

The program caters to the needs and expectations of students with diverse inclinations and outlooks on immediate career opportunities or future plans to pursue different emphasis areas in the field of education. In addition, students are exposed to research methodologies commonly used in educational research through their course work, as well as through engagement in research work under the supervision of their respective advisors/professors, who are always available to work closely with the students during independent research.

The program takes pride in seeing current students inspired from their teaching experience, to devise a research project for their thesis, the results of which are reported back to their classroom, through making the necessary changes, allowing their students to thrive. The program is looking forward to having you with us and hearing your thoughts aimed at the growth of the profession and serving students.

Program Mission

The mission of the MA in Education at LAU is to engage aspiring professionals in educational research and professional development.

Program Educational Objectives

Students who complete the MA Program will:

• Develop critical understandings of educational trends and issues, particularly in relation to their areas of expertise
• Develop knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to become effective leaders and to engage in continuous professional development
• Engage in independent educational inquiry and research.

Student Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Evaluate literature in one’s area of expertise
• Evaluate curriculum and resources for instructional effectiveness
• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies
• Implement data-driven decision making
• Demonstrate compliance with ethical educational standards
• Conduct educational research
• Evaluate educational research
• Engage in critical data-based reflection on educational theories and practices.

What Will I Learn?

The program will allow you to:

• Develop curriculum materials for teaching.
• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Demonstrate compliance with ethical educational standards.
• Analyze professional educational resources.
• Implement data-driven decision making.
• Formulate educational research topics and designs.
• Engage in critical data-based reflection on educational practices.

Why You Should Choose Our Program

By enrolling in the MA in Education at LAU you will gain a critical understanding of curriculum and pedagogy, and develop dispositions for continuous professional development and leadership, which will give you visibility in your place of work. This program will also give you the opportunity to conduct educational research.

This is a flexible program which caters to divers needs.

Who Can Apply?

The MA in Education is ideal for fresh graduates, novice and experienced teachers, subject or educational level/cycle coordinators, school administrators (supervisors, principals), in addition to NGO employees.

Your Career

For many teachers, the MA in Education is a step towards professional development and promotion to school administration, especially supported by the program’s track of educational management and leadership. This program will give you a competitive edge in your field of work and will allow you to pursue a PhD in education.

Curriculum

To complete the program, students need to take complete 30 credits comprising of: 12 credits Core Courses, 3 credits Elective Courses, 9 credits Emphasis/ Cross-track Courses, 6 credits Capstone (Thesis\ Project\courses)

I. Core Education courses (12 credits)

*This workshop requires students to attend a certain number of seminars/ thesis defenses/ workshops and make at least one presentation other than their own thesis defense and proposal. All work has to be completed within the  two years of registering the course. The student has to submit a report (to the department) listing the attended seminars and given presentations and reflecting on each. It is mandatory for all graduate students.

II. Electives (3 credits)

One of the following courses:

** Examples of course titles under “Topics in Education” are:

EDU748A: Gender Rights: A Focus on Education, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (3 credits)

EDU748B: Gender and Education (3 credits)

III. Track courses depending on emphasis:

A. Cross Track (9 credits)

Choose any three EDU courses at the graduate level.

B. Emphasis (9 credits)

Choose ONE emphasis from the following:

Specialist 1: Management and Leadership (9 credits)

Specialist 2: Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL (9 credits)

C. Specialist 3: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - STEM (9 credits)

IV. Capstone (6 credits)

Students may choose one of the following two options: