Master Of Arts in Education MA(EDU)
The Open Minds International in conjunction with Indira Gandhi National Open University invites applications for the Masters of Arts (Education) programme commencing in July/January.
The Open University approach is more learners oriented and the student is an active participant in the teaching and learning process. Most of the instruction is imparted through distance learning material comprising of printed text, audio-visual material and counseling sessions.
This programme is designed to be completed in a minimum of 2 years. However a student can study at his own pace and complete the programme in 5 years.
The Courses follows the credit system. Each credit system amounts to 30 hrs of study comprising of all learning activities.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or a Higher Degree from a recognized University
Exam: June and December Every Year
Medium: English
Eligibility
: Bachelor’s Degree or a Higher Degree from a recognized University
Exam:
June and December Every Year
Medium: English
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| Group A |
Basic Course on Education |
| Group B |
Core Courses |
| Group B |
Courses on Knowledge Generation in Education |
| Group B |
Specialized Areas in Education |
The total number of Credits will be 68 and each student is expected to cover 34 credits each year.
Group A: Basic Course on Education (4 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MES-011 |
Understanding Education |
4 |
Group B: Core Courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MES-012 |
Education: Nature and Purposes |
6 |
| MES-013 |
Learning, Learner and Development |
6 |
| MES-014 |
Societal Context of Education |
6 |
| MES-015 |
Operational Dimensions of Education |
6 |
Group C: Courses on Knowledge Generation in Education
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MES-016 |
Educational Research |
6 |
| MESP-001 |
Dissertation |
10 |
Group D: Specialized Areas in Education
To begin with, four Specialized Courses are offered. A student has to choose one specialized area out of the following Specialized Areas.
| Specialized Area |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credits |
| Higher Education |
Higher Education: Its Context and Linkages |
MES 101 |
6 |
| Instruction in Higher Education |
MES 102 |
6 |
| Higher Education: The Psycho-social Context |
MES 103 |
6 |
| Planning and Management of Higher Education |
MES 104 |
6 |
| Distance Education |
Growth and Philosophy of Distance Education |
MES 111 |
4 |
| Design and Development of Self-Learning Print Materials |
MES 112 |
4 |
| Learner Support Services |
MES 113 |
4 |
| Management of Distance Education |
MES 114 |
6 |
| Communication Technology for Distance Education |
MES 115 |
6 |
| Educational Technology |
ET-An Overview |
MES-031 |
6 |
| Communication and Information Technology |
MES-032 |
6 |
| Computer Technology |
MES-033 |
6 |
| Designing Courseware |
MES-034 |
6 |
| Educational Management |
Growth and Development of Educational Management |
MES 041 |
6 |
| Dimensions of Educational Management |
MES 042 |
6 |
| Organizational Behavior |
MES 043 |
6 |
| Institutional Management |
MES 044 |
6 |
Courses to be offered in 1st Year of the Programme
(Total 34 Credits): All compulsory
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MES-011 |
Understanding Education |
4 |
| MES 012 |
Education: Nature and Purposes |
6 |
| MES 013 |
Learning, Learner and Development |
6 |
| MES 014 |
Societal Context of Education |
6 |
| MES 015 |
Operational Dimensions of Education |
6 |
| MES 016 |
Educational Research |
6 |
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| Courses to be offered in 2nd Year of the Programme |
| (Total 34 Credits) |
| Out of the following Specialized Areas, a learner has to choose one Specialized area. |
| A. Higher Education (24 Credits) |
| B.Distance Education (24 Credits) |
| C.Educational Technology (24 Credits) |
| D.Educational Management (24 Credits) |
| Dissertation Work (10 Credits) |
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