University of Southern Punjab

M.Phil Education

Introduction

M. Phil Education is a research-based program. This program is aimed at developing research skills among students to develop an awareness of educational research and concepts. M. Phil Education Program is designed by the Best University in Multan to prepare specialists who have academic and professional in-depth in the field of Education. This program also provides opportunities for professional development in general and in-service teachers. It also serves the objectives of developing research as well as promoting research activities in the various areas of specialization.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Sixteen years of schooling or 4 year education in relevant filed from HEC recognized DAI will be required for admission.
  • The GAT-General (CAT-B) (www.nts.org.pk/gat/gat.asp) / USP-Admit Test conducted by the National Testing Service with a minimum 50% cumulative score will be required at the time of admission.

NOC

For M.Phil Education program NOC is granted by HEC Pakistan.

Career Prospects

 

  • Education Consultant
  • Administrators in Educational Institution
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Research Assistant
  • Instructional supervisors
  • Research Specialist
  • Lectures in Universities.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Product from the Department of Education will be able to use their skills to set goals and objectives for learning that involves students in significant learning activities.

Students will be able to use their skills of cognitive, social, and emotional development in creating an environment of respect and understanding and a culture for learning.

Engage in customarily teaching practices to help all students – regardless of language, race, geographic location, special needs, or poverty.

Use effective and appropriate communication techniques in their teaching, professional teamwork, and interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.

To train the characters of professional educators in their teaching and interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.

Developing vast Curriculum in a view to producing well-versed Teachers.

Using new and multi-dimensional pedagogic methodologies and train the youth of the nation for better service in the country

Programs Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

To develop reflective skills for the development of educational practices

To provide rigorous training in developing various research designs and produce quality research-based solutions

To promote research and assessment skills among students to promote research culture in the field of education

To produce leaders in public and private educational institutions

Enable the students to be familiar with the modern trends in the educational process

Scheme of Studies for M.Phil Education Program (Weekend)

Total Credit Hours = 32

Courses
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Data Analysis in Quantitative and Qulalitative Research
ICT Integrated Approaches in Education
Understanding of Holy Quran-I
Foundations of Educational Leadership and Management
School Organization and Management
Human Resource Management in Education
Educational Policies and Laws
Understanding of Holy Quran-II
Thesis ***
Major Compulsory Courses
Advanced Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Instrument Development
Data Analytics
IT Integrated Approaches in Educational Research
Research Grant Writing and Proposal Development
Elective Courses
Early Childhood Care and Education
Educational Research
Educational Assessment
Child Rights and Safety Education
Educational Policy and Planning
Curriculum Studies
Educational Leadership and Management
Educational Psychology
Guidance and Counseling
Inclusive Education
Literacy and Non Formal Education
Online & Distance Learning
Quality Assurance in Education
Comparative Education
Teacher Professional Development
Mathematics Education
STEM Education
Islamic Education
Education for Sustainable Development
Educational Entrepreneurship
Educational Technology
Health and Physical Education
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Special Education (Intellectual Impairments)
Special Education (Visual Impairments)
Special Education (Physical Impairments)
Special Education (Hearing Impairments)
Special Education (Learning Disabilities)
Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder)