PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Programme offers four (4) specialisations / academic directions: (a) Educational Leadership and Policy, (b) Social Justice Education, (c) Special Education and (d) Instructional Technology.
For the completion of the programme and the acquisition of the Master in "Educational Sciences" it is required to study for three (3) academic semesters, six (6) Thematic Units (Modules) of 15 ECTS units each, as follows (per specialisation):
Specialisation: Educational Leadership and Policy
|
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
|
1 |
ΕΠΑ511 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/Elective[1] |
1 or 2 |
|
2 |
ΕΠΑ512 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
3 |
ΕΠΑ515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
4 |
ΕΠΑ521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
|
5 |
ΕΠΑ641 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Teachers |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
6 |
ΕΠΑ701Α |
Master’ Thesis Ι [2] |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
7 |
ΕΠΑ701Β |
Master’ Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
8 |
ΕΠΑ613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
9 |
ΕΠΑ614 |
Management of change, school effectiveness and school improvement |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
10 |
ΕΠΑ615 |
Program Evaluation in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
11 |
ΕΠΑ617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
12 |
ΕΠΑ618 |
Strategic Planning in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
Specialisation: Social Justice Education
|
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
|
1 |
ΕΠΑ511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
2 |
ΕΠΑ512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
3 |
ΕΠΑ517 |
Cultural Differences, Social Inequalities and Bilingualism in Education |
15ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
6 |
ΕΠΑ521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
7 |
ΕΠΑ522 |
Social Justice Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
|
8 |
ΕΠΑ525 |
Education for Human Rights and Citizenship |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
|
9 |
ΕΠΑ701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
10 |
ΕΠΑ701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
11 |
ΕΠΑ515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
15 |
ΕΠΑ611 |
Intercultural Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
16 |
ΕΠΑ612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
|
17 |
ΕΠΑ613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
18 |
ΕΠΑ616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
|
19 |
ΕΠΑ617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
Specialisation: Special Education
|
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
|
1 |
ΕΠΑ511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
2 |
ΕΠΑ512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
3 |
ΕΠΑ516 |
Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Trends and Approaches |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
4 |
ΕΠΑ521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
5 |
ΕΠΑ522 |
Social Justice in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
6 |
ΕΠΑ525 |
Education for Human Rights and Citizenship |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
7 |
ΕΠΑ526 |
Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Pedagogical Practices |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
8 |
ΕΠΑ528 |
Positive behaviour management and socio-emotional aspects of learning |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
9 |
ΕΠΑ701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
10 |
ΕΠΑ701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
11 |
ΕΠΑ515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
12 |
ΕΠΑ517 |
Cultural Differences, Social Inequalities and Bilingualism in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
13 |
ΕΠΑ611 |
Intercultural Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
14 |
ΕΠΑ612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
|
15 |
ΕΠΑ613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
16 |
ΕΠΑ616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
|
17 |
ΕΠΑ617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
18 |
ΕΠΑ619 |
Differentiation and pedagogical practices for children with special educational needs |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
| 19 | ΕΠΑ690* |
Special Education – Practical Training |
20 ECTS | Compulsory | 4 |
* The Open University of Cyprus is incorporating an additional Thematic Unit (Module) into the structure of the "Special Education" academic direction of the Postgraduate programme in "Educational Sciences," titled "Special Education: Practical Training". Prospective students will have the option to choose whether they wish to follow the Programme with or without the Practical Training. The Practical Training will be awarding 20 ECTS credits and will be available to students in their 4th semester, provided they have completed their obligations in the mandatory semesters of their studies.
Specialisation: Instructional Technology
|
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
|
1 |
ΕΠΑ511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
2 |
ΕΠΑ512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
3 |
ΕΠΑ514 |
Educational Technology in Teaching and Learning |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
4 |
ΕΠΑ521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
5 |
ΕΠΑ524 |
Digital Technologies in Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
6 |
ΕΠΑ527 |
Theoretical and Methodological approaches in Open and Distance Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
|
7 |
ΕΠΑ701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
8 |
ΕΠΑ701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
9 |
ΕΠΑ515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
10 |
ΕΠΑ612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
|
11 |
ΕΠΑ616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
|
12 |
ΕΠΑ617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
13 |
ΕΠΑ618 |
Strategic planning in education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
14 |
ΕΠΑ631 |
Instructional Design in Open and Distance Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
| Industry Placement | |||||
| ΕΠΑ695 | Industry Placement (1st placement) | 5 ECTS | Elective | ||
| ΕΠΑ696 | Industry Placement (2nd placement) | 5 ECTS | Elective | ||
[1] Regardless of the specilization, students must choose one of the two Thematic Courses offered for the Educational Research Methodology. Specifically, they can choose either the quantitative methods course (ΕΠΑ511) or the qualitative methods course (ΕΠΑ512).
[2] If students select to complete a Master’s Thesis, they can select the thematic course ΕΠΑ701Α from the 2nd semester. Then, at the 2nd semester the can select the thematic course ΕΠΑ701Β
Each student can optionally enrol, once or twice, in the free of charge Thematic Module "Industry Placement", which awards five (5) ECTS. The module offers a structured placement, designed to offer students specific industry and professional experience in their particular field of study, and to allow them to build their skills in a real-world setting.
ΕΠΑ695 - Industry Placement (1st placement)
ΕΠΑ696 - Industry Placement (2nd placement)
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