M.A in Educational Psychology / Learning and Development Postgraduate Program By University of Jordan |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

16,500 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The vision of the School of Educational Sciences is to build educational leaders capable of effectively playing their roles according to international standards. The mission of this school is to prepare human resources in the field of educational sciences capable of competing in the local, regional and international  market, and providing specialized research, training and advisory services to help in meeting challenges and cope with global changes.

Objectives
​1.    To develop research environment.
2.    To achieve efficiency and effectiveness of two types, internal and external, through:
-      Upbringing educational leaderships and competencies to provide educational and administrative services. -      Providing faculties with their needs of experts. -      The development of self learning and orientation, and promote active learning. -      The development of students and staff professionally, cognitively, technologically, mentally and emotionally, to meet the needs of the different institutions in the society. -      Training of students and staff and equipping them with scientific research skills. -      The application of institutional work and objectivity. -      glancing to the future; to meet professional requirements. -      Development of efficient educational academic programs that serve students and the community, locally and regionally, and open the fronts of the labour market. -      Strengthening ties with the local community, particularly institutions responsible for providing practical training opportunities for students. -      Preparation of librarians and information specialists 
Program Description
I. GENERAL RULES CONDITIONS: 1. This plan conforms to the regulations of the general frame of the programs of graduate studies. 2. Areas of specialty of admission in this program: - Holders of the Bachelor’s degree in: 1- Psychology 2- Special Education or Counseling 3- Mathematics 4- Science 5-Field Teacher/science 6-Field Teacher/Mathematics 7-Field Teacher/English 8- in any field II. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: None. III. THE STUDY PLAN : ( 33) Credit Hours as follows: 1. Obligatory courses: (18) Credit Hours 2. Elective Courses: (6) Credit hours 3. Thesis: 9 Credit hours

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The vision of the School of Educational Sciences is to build educational leaders capable of effectively playing their roles according to international standards. The mission of this school is to prepare human resources in the field of educational sciences capable of competing in the local, regional and international  market, and providing specialized research, training and advisory services to help in meeting challenges and cope with global changes.

Objectives
​1.    To develop research environment.
2.    To achieve efficiency and effectiveness of two types, internal and external, through:
-      Upbringing educational leaderships and competencies to provide educational and administrative services. -      Providing faculties with their needs of experts. -      The development of self learning and orientation, and promote active learning. -      The development of students and staff professionally, cognitively, technologically, mentally and emotionally, to meet the needs of the different institutions in the society. -      Training of students and staff and equipping them with scientific research skills. -      The application of institutional work and objectivity. -      glancing to the future; to meet professional requirements. -      Development of efficient educational academic programs that serve students and the community, locally and regionally, and open the fronts of the labour market. -      Strengthening ties with the local community, particularly institutions responsible for providing practical training opportunities for students. -      Preparation of librarians and information specialists 
Program Description
I. GENERAL RULES CONDITIONS: 1. This plan conforms to the regulations of the general frame of the programs of graduate studies. 2. Areas of specialty of admission in this program: - Holders of the Bachelor’s degree in: 1- Psychology 2- Special Education or Counseling 3- Mathematics 4- Science 5-Field Teacher/science 6-Field Teacher/Mathematics 7-Field Teacher/English 8- in any field II. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: None. III. THE STUDY PLAN : ( 33) Credit Hours as follows: 1. Obligatory courses: (18) Credit Hours 2. Elective Courses: (6) Credit hours 3. Thesis: 9 Credit hours

Admission requirements

90+
6.5+
Required Scores of English Language Tests 
IBT - 90, AMIDEAST (Jordan only) IELTS - 6.5, British Council Jordan only Equivalent Exam - 75%, Language Center in The University of Jordan 

Documents Required:

The following required documents shall be uploaded to the electronic system as one PDF file whose size does not exceed (6 Megabytes). Moreover, in case the student is admitted to the program, he or she shall submit a hard duly certified copy of these documents.

1. A certified copy of the high school transcript (tawjihi) or equivalent.

2. A certified copy of the first university degree (bachelor's).

3. A certified copy of the diploma (if available).

4. A certified copy of the second university degree (master's) for PhD students.

5. A certified copy of the bachelor's, diploma, and master’s transcripts.

6. The grading system for graduates of non-Jordanian universities.

7. The equivalence of a certificate accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for certificates issued by official foreign and Arab universities.

8. A document that proves that the student has undergone the English language test.

9. Three personal photos.

10. A certified copy of the birth certificate with the national number on it.

11. A certified copy of the national ID card.

12. A copy of the military service book (for male students who were born in 1989 or before). 13. A no-objection paper for students who work in official, governmental, and any other institutions where workers are conditioned to get an approval to continue their study in advance. This applies to workers at UJ as well as at UJ hospital.

14. A hand-written approval issued by the eligible party stating a no-objection of the study for its holder. This applies to affiliates of the Jordanian Military Forces and Security Apparatuses.

15. A copy of a published (or an accepted for publication) research paper in a refereed scientific journal for students applying for PhD programs (if available).

16. A letter of a one-year practical experience in health service institutions or in learning and training in the required specialization. This applies to students applying for the master’s programs offered by the School of Nursing.

17. A 20-JD prepaid credit card for Jordanian students and a 150-JD prepaid credit card for non-Jordanian students. Such cards can be bought from the financial department, which is located on the second floor in the Unit of Admission and Registration at The University of Jordan.

Feb
Oct
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,151 USD
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International Students

16,500 USD
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