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Graduate Catalogue

Section X

College of Education

The recent decades of war and internal conflict have only turned Cambodia into one of the poorest countries in the world, despite an abundance of natural resources. And, in spite of improvements in the human resources sector since 1979, social indicators are still at a low level compared with neighboring countries.

There is thus the need to promote the development and maturation of the latent potential of Cambodia's human resources, through nurturing of the intellectual development of our people. This requires the continued development of an education system which can adapt and use the most appropriate modern pedagogical approaches in order to maximise returns on the investment (monetary and otherwise) made by both the education system and students. In addition, as part of their armamentarium, administrators need to be competent in various other areas associated with the running and improvement of existing and anticipated educational services. Our graduate programs in Educational Administration aim to fulfill this basic, and urgent, need.

In addition, we offer a Master's program in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The aim of this program is to produce teachers who can help Cambodians to enter into, and then compete on, the global marketplace, where English is increasingly important as a transnational language.

1. DEGREE OFFERINGS

§ Educational Administration (MEd, DEd)

§ Teaching English as a Foreign Language (MEd)

Note: MEd - Master’s Degree; DEd - Doctoral Degree

2. ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Writing Samples

Along with the application materials, students wishing to enter a Master’s degree program in the College of Education are expected to submit a writing sample.

Language Requirements

Students in the Master’s degree program are required to take a written examination to demonstrate comprehension in one foreign language (English is considered a foreign language for Cambodians). To pass, they must be able to read at a reasonable speed and adequately comprehend research materials in their field of study.

No limit is placed on the number of times students may take the examination. However, it must be passed before students begin preparing for either their thesis or the Comprehensive Exam. The foreign language exam does not contribute to the credit-requirements of a degree.

Course Requirements

All Master’s degree students in the College of Education must take at least 54 credit hours which includes:

§ Foundation courses (FDN501-3) 9 credits

§ Core courses 15 credits

§ Elective courses 18 credits

§ Research Proposal writing (RPT601) 3 credits

§ Thesis research and writing (RPT602-4) 9 credits

Alternatively, four other elective courses may be taken instead of RPT601-RPT604, to make up the required 54 credit minimum.

Exams

Each of the foundation, core and elective courses is followed by an exam on that course.

Students selecting the thesis option must also take a Final Exam upon completion of their thesis, when they have to defend it. This exam covers the subject of the thesis as well as related areas within the chosen field of study. Students failing the exam may repeat it only once upon petition approved by the Coordinator of the College of Education. Students who fail the exam a second time are dropped from the program and lose their status as registered graduate students.

Students selecting the non-thesis option must take a written Comprehensive Exam once they have completed their 54 credits, based on everything covered during the course-work. Students failing the Comprehensive Exam may repeat it only once upon petition approved by the Coordinator. Students who fail the exam a second time are dropped from the program and lose their status as registered graduate students. Students selecting this option are also required by MoEYS to submit a research paper at the end of their degree programme.

DOCTORAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Writing Samples

Along with the application materials, students wishing to enter a Doctoral degree program in the College of Education are expected to submit a writing sample.

Language Requirements

Candidates for the Doctoral degree program are required to take a written examination to demonstrate comprehension in one foreign language, based on their ability to read and adequately comprehend research materials in their field of study at a reasonable speed. For Cambodian students, English is considered a foreign language.

No limit is placed on the number of times students may take the examination. However, it must be passed before students can be advanced to candidacy. The foreign language exam does not contribute to the credit-requirements of a degree.

Course Requirements

Doctoral candidates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 54 credit hours (excluding foreign language courses).

Registration in courses is governed by the judgment of advisers or faculty in charge of the relevant program of study. The importance of particular coursework is determined in relation to the training and preparation of the candidate for taking the Comprehensive Exam and the writing of the dissertation.

Exams

Comprehensive Exam The Comprehensive Exam is given upon the successful completion of course work and research in the student’s respective discipline and the foreign language requirement. It consists of four separate written exams, at least 4 hours each, and covers knowledge acquired in the student’s respective field of study.

A student who fails the Comprehensive Exam may repeat it once at the discretion of the Coordinator of the College of Education. A student who fails the exam a second time is dropped from the program and loses registered graduate student status.

A student who passes the exam is granted a University certificate indicating that all Doctoral requirements except for the dissertation (all-but-dissertation or ABD) have been completed and can proceed to prepare their Doctoral dissertation.

Final Exam/Defense A Final Exam in defense of the dissertation may also cover related subjects and is required of all candidates for the Doctoral degree. The exam is oral and is conducted by the candidate’s Doctoral Committee and a representative from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. It is never less than one hour in length. Arrangements for the Final Exam must be made at least one month prior to the date of exam, since an announcement must appear in the Newsletter of the University of Cambodia.

A candidate who fails the Final Exam may be allowed to repeat it upon approval by the graduate faculty concerned and the University President. A candidate who fails the exam twice is dropped from the program and loses registered graduate student status.

A candidate who passes the exam, and who has met all other requirements, will be awarded the Doctoral degree at the end of the appropriate term.

3. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

This program is designed mainly for those with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Applicants with degrees in other fields who have at least two years experience in teaching may be accepted into the program upon submission of certification of their teaching.

The aim of the Master’s program in Educational Administration is to facilitate an individual’s transition from an active classroom life to one where they play a greater role, as managers, in the organization and development of teaching activities.

The Doctoral program, on the other hand, is designed for experienced school administrators who already have a Master’s degree, but are interested in pursuing further higher learning in order to be able to more effectively play lead roles in managing school systems.

MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours which includes:

§ Foundation courses (FDN501-3) 9 credits

§ Core courses 15 credits

§ Elective courses 18 credits

§ Research Proposal writing (RPT601) 3 credits

§ Thesis research and writing (RPT602-4) 9 credits

Alternatively, for students following the Comprehensive Exam route, four other elective courses may be taken instead of modules RPT601-RPT604.

Foundation Courses (3 credits each):

EAD501 (= FDN501): Research Methodology

EAD502 (= FDN502): Statistics for Research

EAD503 (= FDN503): Research Paper Writing

Core Courses (3 credits each):

EAD600: Advanced Philosophy of Education

EAD601: Current Trends and Research in Education

EAD602: Principles of Education

EAD603: Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Education

EAD604: Monitoring, Testing and Evaluation

EAD605: Strategies and Methods in Teaching

Major Elective Courses (3 credits each; choose five courses)

EAD610: Principles and Practice of Supervision

EAD611: Financial Management (= BUS604)

EAD612: School Planning, Management and Governance

EAD613: Legal Basis of School Administration

EAD614: Training and Development (= BUS623)

EAD615: Contemporary Education Systems

EAD616: Human Resource Management (= BUS603)

EAD617: Organizational Behaviour (= BUS615)

EAD619: Management Information Systems (= BUS602)

EAD620: Leadership Skills (= BUS648)

EAD621: Recruitment and Selection (= BUS620)

EAD622: Labor Relations (= BUS622)

EAD680: Special Topics in Education

EAD697: Independent Study

Research Proposal and Thesis (12 credits minimum)

EAD691 (RPT601): Proposal Writing (3 credits)

EAD692-4 (= RPT602-4): Thesis Research and Writing (3 credits each)

DOCTORAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have a Master’s in Education and should have both teaching and administrative work experience in a school system for at least five years.

Students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours, which should include:

Foundation Courses (3 credits each):

FDN701: Research Methodology

FDN702: Statistics for Research

FDN703: Research Paper Writing

Core Courses (3 credits each):

EAD801: Educational Planning and Development

EAD802: Human Resource Management

EAD803: Financial Management and Control

EAD804: Trends and Issues in Education and National Development

EAD805: Comparative Educational Administration

EAD806: Management and Supervision of Basic and Higher Education

EAD807: Educational Legislation

EAD808: Peace and Development Education

Major Elective Courses (3 credits each)

EAD809: Educational Research and Evaluation

EAD810: Teacher Education

EAD811: Program Development Administration

EAD812: Leadership in Organization

EAD813: Administration and Supervision of Technical and Vocational Schools

Dissertation

EAD899 Dissertation Research and Writing

4. TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL)

This is designed for professionals with Bachelor’s degree in English and at least three years’ experience in English Language Teaching (ELT). Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in other fields who have taught English for three years may be accepted, but will be required to take additional courses in English.

The course aims to provide a practical foundation in ELT methodology with a strong basis on the theoretical concepts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language; and principles of education that will help enhance the participants’ knowledge of the English language and their teaching skills for a more meaningful teaching career.

MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours which includes:

§ Foundation courses (FDN501-3) 9 credits

§ Core courses 15 credits

§ Elective courses 18 credits

§ Research Proposal writing (RPT601) 3 credits

§ Thesis research and writing (RPT602-4) 9 credits

Alternatively, for students following the Comprehensive Exam route, four other elective courses may be taken instead of modules RPT601-RPT604.

Foundation Courses (3 credits each):

EFL501 (= FDN501): Research Methodology

EFL502 (= FDN502): Statistics for Research

EFL503 (= FDN503): Research Paper Writing

Core Courses (3 credits each):

EFL600: Advanced Philosophy of Education (= EAD600)

EFL601: Current Trends and Research in Education (= EAD601)

EFL602: Principles of Education (= EAD602)

EFL603: Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Education (= EAD603)

EFL604: Monitoring, Testing and Evaluation (= EAD604)

EFL605: Strategies and Methods in Teaching (= EAD605)

Elective Courses (3 credits each; choose five courses)

EFL610: Introduction to Linguistics

EFL611: Principles and Theories in Second Language Acquisition

EFL612: Material Analysis and Design

EFL613: Curriculum Development

EFL614: Strategies in Teaching Grammar and Composition

EFL615: Developmental Reading

EFL616: Critical Reading - Theory and Practice

EFL617: Technology in Language Teaching

EFL618: Teaching Practice

EFL619: Management Information Systems (= BUS602)

EFL680: Special Topics in Education (= EAD680)

EFL697: Independent Study

Research Proposal and Thesis (12 credits minimum)

EFL691 (RPT601): Proposal Writing (3 credits)

EFL692-4 (= RPT602-4): Thesis Research and Writing (3 credits each)

DISCLAIMER:

THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THESE CATALOGS AS IT SEES FIT, SO THAT WE HAVE THE NECESSARY FLEXIBILITY IN AN EVER-EVOLVING WORLD.

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