Speciality Requirements Student must complete 24 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
471511	Research Design & Statistical Methods	3
The course aims at providing students with the concept of design, goals and principles. it offers kinds of designs such as analysis of variance, analysis of variance design, correlative studies, multiple regression analysis by using spss and other statistical analysis.
471515	Seminar in Writing Master Thesis	3
In this course, students study multiple theses in education, from which students make presentations discussing point of weakness and strength. students also learn objective criticism for such theses and are trained to write a good research plan.
472512	Theory & Research in Teaching	3
This course shows the most important teaching theories, teaching models, old teaching methods such as lecturing, discussion, story and project. in addition to the new methods such as exploring, problem- solving, individualise learning and researches that show teaching effectiveness.
472518	Analytical Study of Major Curriculum	3
This course focuses on the critical analysis of academic subject curricula (such as science, mathematics, arabic, social studies, etc.) with regard to their objectives, content structure, instructional strategies, assessment approaches, and alignment with national and international standards. it introduces students to curriculum design principles and components and provides training in both qualitative and quantitative tools for curriculum analysis across grade levels. the course includes comparative case studies of local and international curricula, identifying content gaps and evaluating curricular responsiveness to developmental and societal needs. students will produce analytical reports with improvement proposals grounded in data-driven evaluations and contemporary educational trends.
472551	Curriculum Planning & Development	3
This course introduces students to the principles and foundations of curriculum design and examines the historical evolution of curriculum theory from traditional models to modern competency- and standards-based approaches. it addresses the essential components of the curriculumobjectives, content, instructional methods, and assessmentand explores how they are organized within various curriculum design frameworks, including models by tyler, hilda taba, and wiggins & mctighe. the course emphasizes the philosophical, social, and psychological foundations that shape curriculum design and development, highlighting the dynamic relationship between curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation. students engage in practical projects involving the design of instructional units or full curricula aligned with educational quality standards and learner-centered principles.
472556	Theory & Research in Curriculum	3
This course introduces students to the major educational theories that have shaped the development and design of curricula over time. it explores classical and contemporary curriculum theoriesincluding essentialism, structuralism, pragmatism, constructivism, and critical theoryand their implications for curriculum goals, content organization, instructional approaches, and evaluation. the course also emphasizes the role of educational research in curriculum development, offering an overview of current research trends and methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) used in curriculum inquiry. students will engage in critical reviews of scholarly literature and develop research proposals addressing contemporary issues in school and higher education curricula. the course prepares students to function as informed curriculum researchers capable of contributing to evidence-based educational reform.
472599	Thesis	6
In this course, a graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defence related to his/her thesis. (see academic rules and regulations for graduate students).

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 12 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
471552	Educational Psychology	3
This course looks at a a variety of topics including educational psychology and teaching models, educational goals, teaching planning, behaviour, intelligence, motivation and learning, learning conditions, oral learning, learning concepts, problem- solving, exploring and research evaluation in the field of educational psychology.
472555	Educational Psychology & System Analysis 1	3
This course introduces students to the theoretical foundations and practical applications of educational technology in instructional design and development. it explores the concept and historical evolution of educational technology, associated learning theories, and key instructional design models (e.g., dick and carey, assure). emphasis is placed on systems thinking in education, including the analysis of instructional components such as objectives, content, learners, environments, and assessments. students will engage in system-based analysis methods to identify learning needs and develop effective instructional solutions. the course includes hands-on practice in designing technology-supported instructional units and using multimedia design tools to enhance the quality of teaching and learning outcomes.
472557	Evaluation of Curriculum	3
This course explores the theoretical and practical foundations of curriculum evaluation across various educational levels. it focuses on understanding the concepts, purposes, and domains of curriculum evaluation. the course examines prominent evaluation models in education, including tylers objective-centered model, stufflebeams cipp model, kirkpatricks four-level model, and participatory approaches to evaluation. students are introduced to various tools and methods for data collection and analysis in curriculum evaluation and are trained to develop comprehensive evaluation plans that include setting criteria, building indicators, and interpreting findings to support curriculum improvement. through the analysis of national and international case studies, students cultivate a critical perspective on the effectiveness of current curricula in meeting educational quality standards and learner needs.
472559	Educational Counseling Theory	3
The concept of educational and psychological counselling with its fields, morals, programs, bases and theoretical attitudes such as the analytical and behavioural humanity knowledge. in addition, the course focuses on the methods of diagnosis and cure, challenges, difficulties that face the educational counsellor individually or institutionally.
472563	Modern Trends in Curricula	3
This course aims to examine curriculum developments and current issues, make the students take part to study and analyze researches and new theses in addition to develop and evaluate curriculum using modern researches.
472564	Philosophy of Education	3
This course tries to focus on the relationship between the philosophical thought and the educational process by showing the traditional and modern philosophies. it shows the educational philosophy and its applications in educational practices.
472565	Learning Strategies	3
This course explains learning strategies through projects that make students take part in learning process that makes them more responsible in their learning and able to make self- evaluation. additionally there is a focus on learning styles and how to maximise the capacity for learning rather than the curriculum.