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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 |
EPA511 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/Elective[1] |
1 or 2 |
|
2 |
EPA512 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
3 |
EPA515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
4 |
EPA521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
|
5 |
EPA641 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Teachers |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
6 |
EPA701Α |
Master’ Thesis Ι [2] |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
7 |
EPA701Β |
Master’ Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
8 |
EPA613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
9 |
EPA614 |
Management of change, school effectiveness and school improvement |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
10 |
EPA615 |
Program Evaluation in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
11 |
EPA617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
12 |
EPA618 |
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 |
EPA511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
2 |
EPA512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
3 |
EPA517 |
Cultural Differences, Social Inequalities and Bilingualism in Education |
15ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
6 |
EPA521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
7 |
EPA522 |
Social Justice Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
|
8 |
EPA525 |
Education for Human Rights and Citizenship |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
|
9 |
EPA701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
10 |
EPA701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
11 |
EPA515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
15 |
EPA611 |
Intercultural Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
16 |
EPA612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
|
17 |
EPA613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
18 |
EPA616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
|
19 |
EPA617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
Specialisation: Special Education
|
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
|
1 |
EPA511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
2 |
EPA512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
3 |
EPA516 |
Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Trends and Approaches |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
4 |
EPA521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
5 |
EPA522 |
Social Justice in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
6 |
EPA525 |
Education for Human Rights and Citizenship |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
7 |
EPA526 |
Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Pedagogical Practices |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
8 |
EPA528 |
Positive behaviour management and socio-emotional aspects of learning |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
9 |
EPA701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
10 |
EPA701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
11 |
EPA515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
12 |
EPA517 |
Cultural Differences, Social Inequalities and Bilingualism in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
13 |
EPA611 |
Intercultural Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
14 |
EPA612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
|
15 |
EPA613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
16 |
EPA616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
|
17 |
EPA617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
18 |
EPA619 |
Differentiation and pedagogical practices for children with special educational needs |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
Specialisation: Instructional Technology
|
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
|
1 |
EPA511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
2 |
EPA512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
|
3 |
EPA514 |
Educational Technology in Teaching and Learning |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
|
4 |
EPA521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
5 |
EPA524 |
Digital Technologies in Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
|
6 |
EPA527 |
Theoretical and Methodological approaches in Open and Distance Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
|
7 |
EPA701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
8 |
EPA701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
9 |
EPA515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
10 |
EPA612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
|
11 |
EPA616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
|
12 |
EPA617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
|
13 |
EPA618 |
Strategic planning in education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
|
14 |
EPA631 |
Instructional Design in Open and Distance Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
[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 (EPA511) or the qualitative methods course (EPA512).
[2] If students select to complete a Master’s Thesis, they can select the thematic course EPA701Α from the 2nd semester. Then, at the 2nd semester the can select the thematic course EPA701Β
Each student can optionally enrol, once or twice, in the free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. 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. The hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus:
EPA695 - Industry Placement (1st placement)
EPA696 - Industry Placement (2st placement)
Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here.