Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Education with Honours (BEd Hons) (4 Year)

Graduate

1. Bachelor of Education (BEd) Program (1 Year)

2. Master of Education (MEd) Program (1 Year)

Bachelor of Education (BEd) Program (1 Year)

Description of the Program

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) program is of 1-year duration divided into 2 semesters. Graduates of all streams of education working in different educational institutes and/or in education-related fields are eligible for admission to this program. Pedagogical courses are emphasized in this program. The program consists of 44 credit hours, including 15 credit hours of Education Science courses, 6 credit hours of General Education courses, 6 credit hours of Teacher Training with Subject Specialization courses, 15 credit hours of Practicum, and 2 credit hours for the Comprehensive Exam at the end of the second semester. Practicum is the special feature of this program that includes Micro Teaching and Simulation (3 credit hours) and an internship (12 credit hours). After completion of the program, students are expected to be capable of imparting quality teaching in educational activities and contributing to the development of a learned society in the country.

Graduate Attributes

The graduates will be able to:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of general and pedagogical courses, thereby attaining quality in the field of education.
• Explain and apply theories and concepts related to educational issues.
• Acquire special knowledge and professional skills in education.
• Analyze critically and creatively issues in education from different perspectives.
• Demonstrate competence in research in education.
• Develop a reflective and multidisciplinary approach to education.
• Undertake educational initiatives and adopt newer ideas in education.
• Express national priorities for education and aspirations for the future of the nation.
• Exhibit teamwork and leadership in education.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Learners will be able to -

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

After completing the BEd the learners will be able to:

Mapping mission of the Program Offering Entity (MUs) with the Mission of the University (MOUs)

Mapping the Program Education Objectives (PEOs) with the Program Offering Entity (MUs)

Mapping PLOs with PEOs

Mapping courses with the PLOs

Master of Education (MEd)

Description of the Program

Master of Education (M.Ed) is a 1-year program for coursework mode, which involves taught courses totaling 41 credits. M.Ed is a 1 year and 6 months program for mixed-mode, consisting of a 21-credit taught component and a research component involving a 20-credit thesis. The total credit for this program for coursework mode is 41 credits, and for mixed-mode, it is also 41 credits. This program helps extend the knowledge obtained from Bachelor of Education programs. Courses studied here include pedagogical courses, general education courses, and subject specialization courses. This program aims to prepare educational leaders who can contribute to the enhancement of quality in the education sector of the country.

Graduate Attributes

The graduates will be able to:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of general and pedagogical courses, thereby attaining quality in the field of education.
• Explain and apply theories and concepts in educational issues.
• Acquire specialized knowledge and professional skills in education.
• Analyze critically and creatively issues in education from different perspectives.
• Demonstrate competence in research in education.
• Develop a reflective and multi-disciplinary approach to education.
• Undertake educational initiatives and adopt newer ideas in education.
• Express national priorities for educational aspirations for the future of the nation.
• Exhibit teamwork and leadership in education.

Program Educational Objectives(PEOs)

Learners will be able to -

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Learners will be able to -

Mapping mission of the Program Offering Entity (Ms) with University Mission (MOUs)

Mapping mission of Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) with the Program Offering Entity (Ms)

Mapping PLOs with the PEOs

Mapping courses with the PLOs

Bachelor of Education (BEd) Program (4 Year)

Description of the Program

Bachelor of Education (Hons.) program is of 4 years duration, divided into 8 semesters. This program consists of 140 credit hours, including 48 credit hours for Core Courses, 36 credit hours for General Education Courses, 27 credit hours for Elective Courses, 9 credit hours for Teacher Training with Subject Specialization, 4 credit hours for Demonstration/Simulation and Micro Teaching, 12 credit hours for Practice Teaching (Internship), and 4 credit hours for Viva-voce. Its aim is to develop learners’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values, as well as their ability in research using appropriate methods and techniques. The program is expected to facilitate the achievement of theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the social, emotional, mental, physical, and cognitive development of each student, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or geographic location.

Graduate Attributes

The graduates will be able to:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of education.
• Express national priorities for education and aspirations for the future of the nation.
• Explain and apply theories and concepts in educational issues.
• Acquire specialized knowledge and professional skills in education.
• Analyze critically and creatively issues in education from different perspectives.
• Demonstrate competence in research in education.
• Develop a reflective and multi-disciplinary approach to education.
• Undertake educational initiatives and adopt newer ideas in education.
• Exhibit teamwork and leadership in education.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Learners will be able to -

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Learners will be able to:

Mapping the Mission of the Program Offering Entity (Ms) with the Mission of the University (MOUs)

Mapping PEOs with the Mission of the Program Offering Entity (Ms)

Mapping PLOs with the PEOs

Mapping courses with the PLOs

Admission Requirements (Graduate)

Bachelor of Education with Honours (BEd Hons) (1 Year)

Structure of the Curriculum

a) Duration of the program: 2 semesters (1 year)

During a semester, each course will meet for 3 hours a week for the 3 credit courses. Additional classes or sessions in the form of discussion sessions, seminars, workshops, practical work, and fieldwork may be scheduled by the respective course instructors.

Semesters: The Uttara University has two semesters in an academic year- January-June & July-December

b) Admission Requirements: Graduates from any discipline (Science, Arts, and Commerce) may apply for admission to the B.Ed program. Preference will be given to those with an association with teaching. In addition, candidates must be physically and mentally fit, and they must qualify in the written test and viva.

c) Total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 44 Credits

d) Total class weeks in a semester: 14 Weeks

e) Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: 2.0

f) Maximum academic years of completion: (1+2) = 03 years

g) Category of Courses: 04

Courses offered by Uttara University for B.Ed. are grouped into five. They are:

• Education Science Courses: 5 Courses; 3 x 5 = 15 Credits
• General Education Courses: 2 Courses; 2× 3 = 6 Credits
• Teacher Training with Subject Specialization: 2 Courses; 3+12= 15 Credits
• Comprehensive Exam: 1 Comprehensive Exam; 1 x 2 = 2 Credits

Total =15+6+6+15+2 = 44 Credits

Education Science courses, General Education courses, Practicum courses, and the Comprehensive Exam are compulsory for all trainees. Teacher training with subject specialization (elective/concentration courses) offers trainees the choice to select subjects based on their educational background and professional needs. These elective courses have been designed with consideration of the similar courses in our secondary education system. To help teachers achieve in-depth knowledge of their school subject, they will not be allowed to select from groups other than their own.

Master of Education (MEd)

Structure of the Curriculum

a) Duration of the program: 2 semesters (1 year) for coursework and 3 semesters for mixed-mode. Each academic year is divided into two semesters.

b) Admission Requirements: For admission to the M.Ed. program, the minimum qualification is graduation with a pedagogical degree. In addition to this, candidates must be physically and mentally fit, and they must qualify in the written test and viva.

c) Total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 41 Credits for both Coursework and Mixed-mode.

d) Total class weeks in a semester: 14 Weeks/Semester

e) Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: 2.0

f) Maximum academic years of completion: 03 Years

g) Category of Courses:

Category for Coursework :-

• Number of Core Courses = 10 (30 Credits)
• Number of GED Courses = 2 (6 Credits)
• Dissertation = 1 (3 Credits)
• Viva-Voce = 1 (2 Credits)

Category for Mixed-mode :-

• Number of Core Courses = 5 (15 Credits)
• Number of GED Courses = 2 (6 Credits)
• Thesis = 1 (20 Credits)

Admission Requirements (Undergraduate)

Bachelor of Education with Honours (BEd Hons) (4 Year)

Structure of the Curriculum

a) Duration of the program: 04 Years

Semesters: 8 semesters. Two semesters in an academic year- January-June & July-December

b) Admission Requirements: Students can be admitted to the B.Ed (Hons) program in the Education Department if they have obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in both S.S.C and H.S.C or equivalent examination levels separately, or a total of 6.0 points in both cases with a minimum of 2.0 in one level, as per UGC rules. Candidates will be selected for admission based on a written test and a viva voce. Admission tests will be arranged by the School/Department or the university. Students with a break in their studies may apply, and they must obtain qualifying marks in the admission test.

c) Total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 140 Credits

d) Total class weeks in a Year/semester: 14 weeks in a semester / 28 weeks in a semester Additional classes or sessions in the form of discussion sessions, seminars, workshops, practical and field works etc., may be scheduled by the respective course instructors.

e) Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: 2.0 credits

f) Maximum academic years of completion: (4+3) = 7 Years

g) Category of Courses:

• Core Courses: 16 Courses x 3 Credits = 48 Credits
• General Education Courses: 12 Courses x 3 credits = 36 Credits
• Courses from any elective area of Specialization: 9 Courses x 3 Credits = 27 Credits
• Courses from Teacher Training with Subject Specialization: 03 Courses x 3 Credits = 9 Credits
• Practicum (16 Credits)
  1. Demonstration/Simulation and Microteaching = 4 Credits
  2. Practice Teaching (Internship) = 12 Credits
• Viva-voce: 04 Credits

Total = 48+36+27+9+16+4 = 140 Credits

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