Program Overview

University Program Information

The university program in question is the Master's in Education with a specialization in Foundations of Education, offered by Qassim University.

Program Overview

The program aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of education, with a focus on the foundations of education. The program is designed to meet the needs of educators, researchers, and policymakers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.

Program Objectives

The program has several objectives, including:

• Enabling students to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the field of education
• Preparing students for leadership roles in education
• Developing students' research skills and abilities
• Providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of education
• Enabling students to analyze and solve educational problems

Program Structure

The program consists of 38 credit hours, including:

• 36 credit hours of compulsory courses
• 2 credit hours of elective courses The program is divided into four levels, each with a specific set of courses.

Compulsory Courses

The compulsory courses include:

• EDUC613: Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
• EDUC617: Educational Administration
• EDUC611: Research Methods in Education
• EDUC615: History of Educational Thought
• PSY620: Educational Statistics
• EDUC621: Comparative Education
• EDUC623: Economics of Education
• EDUC625: Philosophy of Education
• CUR624: Curriculum Development
• EDUC631: Research Seminar
• EDUC635: Contemporary Educational Issues
• EDUC637: Readings in Education
• EDUC699: Thesis

Elective Courses

The elective courses include:

• EDUC634: Secondary Education
• EDUC636: Higher Education
• EDUC633: Basic Education

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in any field
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 (on a 5-point scale) or 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) or 80 (on a 100-point scale)
• Pass the STEP test (if required)
• Meet other requirements as specified by the university

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are 40,000 Saudi Riyals per year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Educational research and development
• Educational administration and leadership
• Teaching and education
• Policy analysis and development
• Other related fields

Research Areas

The program focuses on research in the foundations of education, including:

• Social and cultural foundations of education
• Educational administration and leadership
• Curriculum development and implementation
• Educational policy and reform
• Other related areas

Program Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

University Information

Qassim University is a public university located in the city of Buraidah, Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. The university was established in 2004 and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including education, business, engineering, and health sciences.