M.A. (Education)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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M.A. Education or Master of Arts in Education is a postgraduate course whose duration is generally of 2 Years with 4 Semesters. The duration and the semester system may vary as per institutes rules and regulation. M.A. Education is available in Regular and Correspondence mode of education. The course is supposed to be completed by a candidate in a minimum of 2 years time and in a maximum of 5 years time, this time may vary. M.A. Education is basically a theoretical course which focuses on the basic knowledge of theory and practice of educational thought and processes accumulated around the discipline of education. It encompasses a series of BASIC subjects which are designed in a way to cover basics of all the areas of educational concern and many Advanced Courses (Theoretical or Applied) in areas demanding specialization of one or the other kind, followed by Research Dissertation. M.A. (Education) is not same as M.Ed., though the terminology is alike; both are different and have their own prerequisites; however, the course contents are almost alike.

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M.A. Education Eligibility

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (including Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Commerce, Management etc.) from a recognized university. Percentage Requirements may vary from Institute to Institute.
• Some Institutes conduct admissions based on merit. Like, admission into M.A. Education (Distance Mode) of the Sri Venkateswara University is made through 2 Streams viz., (i) Through Entrance Test and (ii) through direct admission for in-service teachers /lecturers.

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M.A. Education Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who want to enhance their educational qualification and get job promotions such as from teacher to lecturer and professor after certain prescribed tests and degrees.
• Candidate willing to run their own private schools are also suitable for it.
• Students should have good interpersonal and communications skills.

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How is M.A. Education Course Beneficial?

• It offers wider and more comprehensive understanding of education as a field of knowledge and serves varied needs of a learner.
• It offers higher level of specialization in specific aspects of education.
• It develops professionals for effective participation in different dimensions of education.
• One can pursue further higher studies like M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programmes.
• The Course meets the growing demand of experts in the fields of educational planning, teaching and training at primary, secondary and tertiary education levels. New and emerging fields of educational management and administration also require the services of M.A. (education) graduates.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (including Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Commerce, Management etc.) from a recognized university. Percentage Requirements may vary from Institute to Institute.