Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major focuses on managing and planning educational systems and institutions. Students explore educational leadership, policy analysis, curriculum development, and educational research. The program emphasizes administrative skills, strategic planning, and educational theories to enhance the quality and effectiveness of educational programs. Graduates are prepared for careers in educational administration, policy-making, curriculum development, and research roles. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand education management and planning fundamentals. - Develop skills in educational leadership, policy analysis, and strategic planning. - Learn techniques for curriculum development, educational research, and program evaluation. - Explore the role of education management in enhancing educational quality. - Understand regulatory standards, ethical considerations, and diversity in educational management. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in educational systems. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for educational administration and planning. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Education Management and Planning** - Overview of education management and planning, their history, and applications. - Fundamentals of educational theories and management principles. 2. **Educational Leadership** - Study of educational leadership principles, including vision, communication, and decision-making. - Techniques for effective leadership in educational institutions. 3. **Policy Analysis in Education** - Fundamentals of policy analysis in education, including policy development and evaluation. - Techniques for analyzing and influencing educational policies. 4. **Curriculum Development** - Principles of curriculum development, including curriculum design and assessment methods. - Techniques for creating and implementing effective curriculum programs. 5. **Educational Research** - Methods for conducting educational research, including research design and data analysis. - Techniques for using research findings to inform educational practices and policies. 6. **Strategic Planning in Education** - Principles of strategic planning in education, including goal setting and resource allocation. - Techniques for developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance educational quality. 7. **Program Evaluation** - Methods for evaluating educational programs, including formative and summative evaluation techniques. - Techniques for using evaluation results to improve educational programs. 8. **Regulatory Standards and Ethical Considerations** - Understanding regulatory standards, ethical considerations, and diversity in educational management. - Techniques for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting ethical practices. 9. **Emerging Trends in Education Management and Planning** - Analysis of innovations such as educational technology and data-driven decision-making. - Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in the field. 10. **Capstone Project in Education Management and Planning** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in educational leadership, policy analysis, or program development. - Techniques for delivering a comprehensive solution to educational management and planning challenges. **Assessment Methods:** - Educational management projects, policy analysis reports, curriculum development plans, research papers, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Educational Leadership: Theory into Practice" by George A. Goens and Robert J. Marzano. - "Policy Analysis for Educational Leaders" by Allan Odden. - "Curriculum Development: A Guide to Practice" by Allan C. Ornstein and Francis P. Hunkins. - "Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research" by Gary D. Borich. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of education, social sciences, and management principles. Suitable for students in education, educational administration, policy studies, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Education Management and Planning and pursue professional certifications such as the Education Administrator License. **Target Audience:** Aspiring educational administrators, policy analysts, curriculum developers, and researchers seeking to specialize in education management and planning. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in education management and planning, supporting advancements in educational quality, policy-making, and institutional effectiveness.