Program Requirements

Full-time students must complete at least 34 credits within 2–4 years. Part-time students must complete at least 32 credits within 2–6 years.

Degree Requirements

Students who complete all required coursework, submit a master’s thesis, and pass the oral examination are awarded the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree.

Curriculum Structure

1. Required Courses

   Required courses provide a foundation in educational theory and strengthen students’ research competence.

2. Elective Courses and Thesis

   Elective courses allow students to develop individual academic interests and professional expertise. The remaining degree requirements include thesis research and writing.

Program Groups

The master’s program is organized into the International Group and the General Group. The Institute also works with the International Graduate Program of Education and Human Development (IGPEHD) to offer English-taught courses and opportunities to learn alongside international students.

1. International Group

   Methodology electives and three areas of study: Education, Applied Psychology in Education, and Statistics and Psychometrics.

2. General Group

   Education and methodology courses, together with three areas of study: Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction—including the STREAM curriculum module—and Educational Administration and Management.

Additional Areas of Study

Course offerings may include Advanced Statistics, Multivariate Analysis, Qualitative Research Methods, Comparative Education, Higher Education, Special Education, and Learning Disabilities, allowing students to develop expertise aligned with their academic interests.

Teacher Education Program

Students may apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Subject to the program’s current regulations, up to 13 credits of Institute of Education coursework may be recognized by the Teacher Education Program.