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Master of Education in Educational Psychology
Description:
The Master of Education in Educational Psychology program was established after the approval of the Graduate Studies Council at its fourth session on 23/1/1430 A.H. The program is offered by the Department of Psychology at the College of Education, Al-Qassim University and includes two tracks: The first track is Learning and Teaching and the second track is Measurement and Evaluation. The program grants a Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology (Learning and Teaching Track or Measurement and Evaluation Track). Program mission: Providing distinguished educational and research services to prepare educational competencies in the field of educational psychology who have a competitive ability according to the needs of the labor market and community partnerships
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
College Headquarters in Buraydah - Al-Iskan Neighborhood
Required specialization
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Admission from outside the major
All majors can be accepted on the condition of passing the supplementary courses approved by the scientific department for non-psychology majors
Years of study
2
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
38
Credits required for graduation
38
STEP test
None
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
3.75
of at least 4
2.75
of at least 100
80
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Educational goals :
Learning outcomes :
Skills:
M (2-1): Ability to communicate effectively, prepare specialized reports in the field of measurement and evaluation, and present to and interact with colleagues.
M2-2) The ability to apply and critically evaluate knowledge, skills and concepts in the field of measurement and evaluation that serves the educational and pedagogical environment.
M2-3) Ability to design and write scientific research plans and reports on measurement and evaluation topics.
A2.4) The ability to formulate the research issue and objectives, and to formulate the hypotheses or questions that the research seeks to answer in the field of measurement and evaluation.
M2-5) The ability to use statistical methods and programs to process and analyze data and support research in the fields of measurement and evaluation.
M2-6) Utilize technical communication means efficiently and effectively in the field of measurement and evaluation.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
S2.1) Work efficiently and effectively in a team to solve professional issues in the work environment in a way that contributes to the service of the discipline and society.
S.2.2) Demonstrate the integrity, ethics, controls, and standards expected in the specialty professions.
S2-3) Take responsibility for making decisions related to the work environment.
S2-4) Self-assessment and self-development of performance in the work environment.
Program message:
Providing distinguished educational and research services to prepare educational competencies in the field of educational psychology with a competitive ability according to the needs of the labor market and community partnerships.
Tracks :
The program consists of a set of courses (38 units), distributed as follows:
Compulsory specialty: 32 thesis hours: 6 hours
The units of the Master of Education in Psychology program are divided into four levels in each track, as follows:
1) Learning and Teaching Pathway
Components of the study plan Number of courses Credit hours Percentage
Courses Compulsory 11 32 84 %
Thesis (if applicable) 1 6 16 %
Total 38 100 %
Measurement and evaluation track:
Components of the study plan Number of courses Credit hours Percentage
Courses Compulsory 11 32 84 %
Thesis (if applicable) 1 6 16 %
Total 38 100 %
Program decisions:
Supplemental level (for non-psychology majors)
Level Course Code Course Code Course Name Mandatory or Elective Prerequisites Credit Hours
451 Psychology Introduction to Psychology Mandatory 3
452 Same Principles of Psychometrics Mandatory 3
453 Psych Introduction to Psychological Statistics Mandatory 3
454 Developmental Psychology Mandatory 3
455 Same Introduction to Educational Psychology Mandatory 3
Teaching and Learning Track Courses
Course Code Course Name Compulsory or Elective Prerequisites Credit Hours
Level 1
512 Same research design and methods Mandatory None 3
514 The same inferential count is mandatory None 3
516 Educational Psychology-Advanced Mandatory No. 3
518 Same Readings in Educational Psychology in English Mandatory None 2
Level 2
525 Psychology Studies in Cognitive Psychology Mandatory None 3
526 Same learning and teaching theories Mandatory None 3
527 Same Motivation Theories Mandatory None 3
Level 3
535 Same Teaching Strategies Mandatory None 2
536 Same Classroom Behavior Management Strategies Mandatory None 2
537 Same as growth theories and their applications Mandatory None 3
531 The same educational calendar is mandatory No 2
Level 4
600 Psychology Special Study in Educational Psychology (Thesis) Mandatory Completion of 50 % of courses 9
Measurement and Evaluation Track Courses
Level Course Code Course Code Course Name Mandatory or Elective Prerequisites Credit Hours
Level 1
512 Same research design and methods Mandatory None 3
514 The same inferential count is mandatory None 3
516 Educational Psychology-Advanced Mandatory No. 3
518 Same Readings in Educational Psychology in English Mandatory None 2
521 The same theory of test development Mandatory None 3
Level 2
522 Same Mental Abilities Measurement Compulsory No 2
523 Same Personality Measurement Compulsory No 2
524 same advanced compulsory census No 3
532 Same Achievement Tests Mandatory None 3
Level 3
533 Same Issues in Educational Measurement and Evaluation Mandatory
Career opportunities:
- Working in public, private and private schools
- Working at universities and research centers
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