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Faculty of Education

INFORMATION ON CAREER

AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT 2011

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONDynamic, Engaged, Caring

I touch the future. I teachChrista McAuliffe

Career & Academic Developmentfor Prospective Teachers and

Life Long Learners in Education

2011

CONTENTS1. Initial Professional Education of Teachers: (IPET programmes) BEd Degree 4 1.1 Admission requirements 4 1.2 Bursaries 6 1.3 BEd Programmes on offer: 6 1.3.1 BEd Foundation Phase (Grade 0 - 3) 6 1.3.2 BEd Senior Phase (Grade 7 - 9) 7 1.3.3 BEd Further Education and Training (FET) (Grade 10 - 12) 7 1.4 Due dates for application 8 1.5 Documentation needed 8 1.6 Residences 8 1.7 Food 9 1.8 Day students 9 1.9 Application 9 1.10 Programme fee 9

2. Initial Professional Education of Teachers: Information for graduate students about the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 10 2.1 Admission requirements 10 2.2 Career opportunities 10 2.3 Specialisation - Senior Phase 10 2.4 Specialisation - Further Education and Training 11 2.5 Duration of the programme 12 2.6 Bursaries 12 2.7 Application 12 2.8 Closing date for applications 12 2.9 Programme fee 12

3. Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) 13 3.1 Programmes on offer 13 3.2 Admission requirements 17 3.3 Documentation needed 18 3.4 Mode of delivery 18 3.5 Further career opportunities 18 3.6 Application 18 3.7 Closing date for application 18

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4. BEd Honours Degree 19 4.1 Programme 1 – BEd Hons with specialisation areas 19 4.1.1 Admission requirements 19 4.1.2 Documentation needed 19 4.1.3 Curriculum of the programmes 20 4.1.4 Duration, location delivery and closing date 21 4.2 Programme 2 – BEd Hons Educational Psychology 21 4.2.1 Admission requirements 21 4.2.2 Curriculum 22 4.2.3 Duration, location delivery and closing date 22 4.3 Programme fee 22 4.4 Application 22

5. Master’s Degree in Education 23 5.1 Admission requirements 23 5.2 Additional selection criteria apply to the MEd 23 5.3 Coursework Master’s Degree 23 5.4 Master’s Degrees in full dissertation 26 5.5 Duration, location delivery and closing date 26 5.6 Programme fee 26

6. PhD in Education 27 6.1 Admission requirements 27 6.2 Topics on offer 27 6.3 DEd Educational Psychology 27 6.3.1 Admission requirements 28 6.4 Location delivery and closing date 28 6.5 Application 28 6.6 Programme fee 28

7. Financial and Administrative procedures 7.1 Eduloan 29 7.2 Payments 29 7.3 Banking details 29 7.4 Addresses 30 7.5 Bursaries 30 7.6 Foreigh students 30

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CAREER & ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION

Post Graduate Certificate

in Education (PGCE)

BEd Honours

Master’s Degree

PhD Degree

BEdDegree

Foundation PhaseSenior Phase

Further Education and Training

(School Phase)

AdvancedCertificate

in Education (ACE)

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1. INITIAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF TEACHERS (IPET)

BEd DEGREE1.1 How do I gain admission to the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Education?Admission requirements for students obtaining the NCS in 2008 or thereafter

Programme MinimumAPS

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The APS is the sum of the achievement ratings of the seven school subjects, keeping in mind that the performance rating achieved for Life Orientation must be divided by 2.

Programme Minimum APSGroup A Group B

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Points are awarded according to the following scale:

APS Scale 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Percen-tage (%) 80-100% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 30-39% 0-29%

Applicants must meet the criteria set by other faculties for their chosen academic subjects and an APS of 24 or 25. All additional criteria for specific learning area specialisations, and/or specific subject methodologies have to be met as well.

Admissions prior to 2008

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In order to gain admission to the University of Johannesburg for the BEd Foundation Phase, BEd Senior Phase or BEd Further Education and Training School Phase, you have to be in possession of a matriculation exemption or conditional matriculation exemption and at least a D symbol on higher grade or a C symbol on standard grade in the preferred language of teaching. A minimum M score of 10 is expected.

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1.2 What about bursaries? The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme for Teachers enables students of high academic promise and commitment to undertake initial professional education for teaching and upon qualification to enter the service of provincial departments of education. The bursaries are designed to help meet the national need for high calibre teachers in priority areas.

The priority areas are as followsGrade R-9:• African Languages, English Language, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology.Grade 8-12:• African Languages, English Language, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Computer Applications Technology (CAT).

The bursary will cover the registration fee, tuition fee, book allowance, travel allowance, residence fee or approved accommodation and meal costs.

Students who are awarded Funza Lushaka bursaries will be required to commit themselves upon qualification to teach in public schools in terms of a service contract that will form part of the bursary agreement.

Besides the usual merit bursaries of the University, the Faculty of Education also offers bursaries to students performing well in their studies.

Whom do I contact?For more information about bursaries, contact Minette Botha at 011 559 2668 or email her at [email protected].

1.3 BEd programmes on offer

1.3.1 BEd Foundation Phase (Grade R-3)

What will be my career opportunities?Students who have successfully completed the BEd Foundation Phase programme will be able to teach in the Foundation Phase and will qualify for:

registration• as an educator in a school;employment• in public and private schools;further study • in their area of specialisation and/or in postgraduate education (e.g. BEd Hons).

Time Frame:Four years of full-time study on the Soweto Campus.

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1.3.2 BEd Senior Phase (Grade 7 - 9)

What will be my career opportunities?This BEd qualification will enable you to become a:

Learning Area Specialist in the Senior Phase (Grade 7-9)You may choose one of the following learning areas (see Faculty Rules and Regulations on the website for the relevant prerequisites):

Languages•Mathematics•Natural Sciences•Economic and Management Sciences•Social Sciences•Life Orientation•Technology•Arts and Culture•

If you have successfully completed the BEd programme, you will qualify for:registration• as an educator in schools;employment• in public and private schools;further study • in the area of specialisation and/or postgraduate education (e.g. BEd Hons).

Time FrameFour years of full-time study on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.

1.3.3 BEd Further Education and Training(School Phase) Grade 10-12

What will be my career opportunities?This BEd qualification will enable you to become a Subject Specialist in the Further Education and Training School Phase (Grade 10-12).

Students may choose two subject methodologies offered in the following school subjects (see Faculty Rules and Regulations on the website for the prerequisites):

Accounting•African Languages•Afrikaans•Arabic•Business Studies•Computer Application Technology•Consumer Studies•Economics•English•

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French•Geography•German•Greek/Latin•History•Hospitality Studies•Information Technology•Islamic Studies•Life Orientation•Life Sciences•Mathematics•Mathematical Literacy•Physical Education•Physical Sciences•Religion Studies•Tourism•

Students who have successfully completed the BEd programme will qualify for: registration • as an educator in a school;employment• in public and private schools;further study • in the area of specialisation and/or postgraduate education (e.g. BEd Hons).

Time FrameFour years of full-time study on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.

1.4 Due dates for application for the BEd degree30 September 2010.International students: 31 August 2010.Please note that the closing date for residence application is 31 August 2010.

1.5 Documentation needed for applicationCertified copies of:

Final Grade 12 results (if available)•Final Grade 11 results•A copy of your ID document•Academic record and Certificate of Conduct if previously enrolled at another •university.

1.6 Where will I stay? The University of Johannesburg offers a great choice of residences for students.

Women’s Residences: Men’s Residences:Amper Daar DromedarisKruinsig Oppierif

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Benjemijn BastionSkoonveld AfslaanLebone

1.7 What about food?Meals are obtainable at the student centre on campus or at the Campus Square Shopping Centre, which is within quick and easy walking distance from campus.

1.8 What about day students?Day students have a choice of four day houses where they can relax and enjoy student life.

Women’s day houses: Men’s day houses:Alomdraai KanniedoodAnnirand Vorendag

1.9 How do I apply?Contact person for BEd Senior Phase and Further Education and Training:Rebecca NxumaloTel: 011 559 3263; Fax: 011 559 2292 Email: [email protected]

Contact person for BEd Foundation Phase:Irma de JagerTel: 011 559 5569Email: [email protected]

We will send you an application form. Please complete and return to the following address, together with a copy of the deposit slip of R270.00 for the application fee:University of JohannesburgFaculty of EducationPO Box 524Auckland Park 2006

You can also obtain an application form from the following web address:www.uj.ac.za/edu

1.10 How much is the programme fee?Tuition fees are determined annually per programme. The fee structures for 2011 have not yet been finalised. Please contact the Faculty of Education at 011 559 3428 later in the year. The cost of an average undergraduate programme was R17 000.00 in 2010.

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2. INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ABOUT THE POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION

(PGCE)“Teaching is a profession of choice. In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers, and the rest of us would have to settle for something less” Lee Iacocca

2.1 Admission RequirementsThe minimum requirement for access to the PGCE is an appropriate 360 or 480 credit degree (other than the Bachelor of Education (BEd)) at NQF level 6.

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A National Diploma at level six, including subjects that satisfy the current requirements for employment as a school educator.

2.2 Career opportunitiesThe purpose of this qualification is to equip graduate candidates with knowledge, skills and values to teach effectively, either as:

Learning Area Specialists in the Senior Phase (Grade 7-9)

ORSchool Subject Specialists in the Further Education and Training School Phase(Grade 10-12): Candidates who have successfully completed the PGCE programme,will qualify for:

registration • as educators in schools;employment • in public and private schools;further study • in their area of specialisation and/or in postgraduate education (e.g. BEd Hons).

2.3 Specialisation – Senior Phase (Grade 7-9)This qualification will enable you to become a Learning Area Specialist in the Senior Phase (Grade 7-9).

Learning Areas you may choose from (see Faculty Rules and Regulations on the website for the relevant prerequisites):

Languages•Mathematics•Natural Sciences•Economic and Management Sciences•

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Social Sciences•Life Orientation•Technology•Arts and Culture•

2.4 Specialisation – Further Education and Training School Phase (Grade 10-12)This qualification will enable you to become a Subject Specialist in the Further Education and Training School Phase (Grade 10-12).

Students may choose two subject methodologies (school subjects) offered in the following school subjects (see Faculty Rules and Regulations on the website for prerequisites):

Accounting•African Languages•Afrikaans•Arabic•Business Studies•Computer Application Technology•Consumer Studies•Design•Economics•English•French•Geography•German•Greek/Latin•History•Hospitality Studies•Information Technology•Islamic Studies•Life Orientation•Life Sciences•Mathematics•Mathematical Literacy•Physical Education•Physical Sciences•Religion Studies•Tourism•Visual Arts•

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2.5 Duration of the programme?One year full-time on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (APK).Two years part-time on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (APK).

2.6 What about bursaries?The Funza Lushaka Bursary opportunities are the same as in the Undergraduate Degree priority areas. Bursary forms can be obtained from the bursary office. The closing date for bursary applications is 30 October 2010.

2.7 How do I apply?Contact person: Rebecca NxumaloTel: 011 559 3263; Fax: 011 559 2292 Email: [email protected]: www.uj.ac.za/edu.

2.8 Closing date for application30 October 2010.

2.9 Programme feeThe programme fee is ±R17 000.

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3. INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS ABOUTADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (ACE)Enrich your educational knowledge, practice and career

3.1 Programmes on offerAll the ACE programmes are offered on the Soweto Campus except the ACE in Technology Education, which is offered on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.

3.1.1 Educational Management and Leadership (over 1 or 2 years)

Module nameYear module

Principles of Effective Education Management

Management of the School in Context

Educational Leadership

South African Law in Education

Managing School Finances

3.1.2 Inclusive Education (over 1 or 2 years)


Theoretical Framework

Parental Involvement in Inclusive Education

Barriers to Learning and Development

Assessment in the Inclusive Classroom

Learning Support in the Classroom

3.1.3 Life Orientation and Guidance (over 1 or 2 years)


Theoretical Framework

Life Skills

Relevant Social and Emotional Challenges

Career Guidance and Subject Choice

Parent and School Relations

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3.1.4 Educational Computing (2 years only)


Educational Computing Skills

Computers for Teachers

Computer-integrated Education

Educational Multimedia Development

3.1.5 Mathematics Education (over 1 or 2 years)Students have a choice to register for the FET School Phase or the SeniorPhase in Mathematics Education

(Please indicate your choice on the application form eg Mathematics for teachers Senior Phase)


Mathematics for Teachers 1 (FET School Phase) or (Senior School Phase)



Subject Methodology: Mathematics

3.1.6 Physical Science Education (over 1 or 2 years)


FET Physics for Teachers

FET Chemistry for Teachers

Subject Methodology Physical Sciences A

Subject Methodology Physical Sciences B

3.1.7 Life Sciences Teaching (over 1 or 2 years)


Ecology/Conservational Ecology

Functional Life Sciences A

Functional Life Sciences A Practical

Functional Life Sciences B

Functional Life Sciences B Practical

Life Sciences Teaching

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3.1.8 Economic Sciences (over 1 or 2 years)


Accounting

Business Economics

Economics

Subject Methodology: Economic Sciences

Elective modulesChoose one of the following:

Advanced Accounting(Students must obtain 60% in Accounting to qualify for entry into Advanced Accounting)

Advanced Business Economics(Students must obtain 60% in Business Economics to qualify for entry into Advanced Business Economics)

Economic and Management Sciences

3.1.9 Foundations of Language Teaching (over 1 or 2 years)


Foundations of Outcomes-Based Language Teaching

Language Classroom Methods and Techniques

Language Learning Materials Development

Outcomes-Based Language Assessment

Multiliteracies across the Curriculum

3.1.10 Technology Education (2 years only, on the APK campus)


Principles of Technology and Technology Education

Principles of Technology and Technology Education Practical

Instructional Methodology for Technology Education

Instructional Methodology for Technology Education Practical

Materials, Processing and Structures in Technology Education

Materials, Processing and Structures in Technology Education Practical

Systems, Control and Energy in Technology Education

Systems, Control and Energy in Technology Education Practical

Education Computing Skills

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3.1.11 Values and Human Rights in Education (2 years only)


Values in Education – A Theoretical Perspective

Human Rights – Theory and Practice

Approaches and Models to Teaching and Learning Values

Managing Values and Human Rights in the Teaching and Learning Environments

Research Methodology

3.1.12 School Management and Leadership (2 years only)


Basic Computer Literacy

Effective Language Skills

Understand School Management and Leadership in the South African context

Lead and Manage People

Manage Teaching and Learning

Manage Policy, Planning, School Development and Governance

Manage Organisational systems and Physical and Financial Resources

ElectivesOne of the following modules:

Mentoring

Moderation

Assessment

3.1.13 Environmental Education (Intake in 2011 depends on adequate student numbers)


Conservation Ecology

Environmental Education 1

Environmental Education 1 (Practical)

Environmental Studies 1

Environmental Education 2

Environmental Education 2 (Practical)

Environmental Studies 2

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3.1.14 Travel or Hospitality Education (Intake in 2011 depends on adequate student numbers)


Travel and Tourism I or Hospitality I

Assessment

Travel and Tourism II or Hospitality II

Subject Methodology Travel and Tourism or Subject Methodology Hospitality

3.2 Admission requirements A three-year Education diploma

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A four-year Education degree

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A degree and a diploma/certificate in Education.

Additional Selection Criteria:

1. SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP:

The target audience is qualified educators who:

Are either members of the management team of the school or ECD/ABET centres •who are either not suitable qualified as managers or are qualified inappropriately.Are heads of department or subject /phase/learning area leaders who would like to •become principals/deputy principals, or would like to follow the education specialist career path.

2. PHYSICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION:

A school-leaving certificate with Mathematics and Science (old curriculum) or Physical Sciences (NCS) at standard grade and a recognised three-year education diploma at (M+3 or REQV13).

3. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION:

Students who apply for Inclusive Education, should already be in possession of a 480 credit level 6 qualification or equivalent.

4. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION:

A school leaving certificate with Mathematics at Standard Grade plus a recognised Education Diploma, including the NPDE, at NQF Level 5 (M+3, or REQV13).

Mathematics for Teachers (FET School Phase): The programme is aimed for grade 10, 11, 12 Mathematics teachers who wish to enrich their knowledge in the content of the curriculum.

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Mathematics for teachers (Senior Phase): The programme is aimed for grade 7, 8, 9 and 10 Mathematics teachers who wish to enrich their knowledge in the content of the curriculum.

3.3 Documentation needed for applicationA non-refundable application fee of R270.00.•Certified copies of tertiary qualifications and academic records.•Two certified identity photographs.•Two certified copies of your identity document.•A certified copy of your school-leaving certificate.•A certificate of conduct from the last tertiary institution at which you were enrolled.•

3.4 Mode of deliveryThe Advanced Certificates are offered through a flexible mode of delivery on •selected Saturdays, and on the selected campuses. The contact sessions are compulsory. •The Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) is accredited by the Department of •Education: NQF level 6.

3.5 Further career opportunitiesAfter completion of the ACE programme, students will have the option of enrolling for the BEd Hons programmes, if a minimum of 65% aggregate has been obtained for the ACE programme.

3.6 How do I apply for the programme?Contact person: Irma de JagerTel: 011 559 5569Email: [email protected]: www.uj.ac.za/edu. 3.7 Closing date for application30 October 2010

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4. BED HONOURS DEGREEEnhance your professional knowledge and expertise and take leadership in your field

The following two BEd Honours programmes are on offer in 2011

4.1 Programme 1

BEd Honours with specialisations

4.1.1 Admission requirementsIn order to be admitted to the programme, you need to meet at least one of the following requirements:

Bachelor’s degree plus a teacher’s diploma/certificate (at least 480 credits at level 6) •including Education 3.A four-year Bachelor’s degree, including teacher training (e.g. BA(Ed) or BEd) (at least •480 credits at level 6).A recognized teacher’s diploma/certificate or diploma/certificate equivalent to a four-•year teacher’s diploma (at least 480 credits at level 6).A recognized teacher’s diploma/certificate and a three-year National Technical •Certificate (T3) (at least 480 credits at level 6) or an equivalent thereof.

In addition to the above, you also need to meet the following requirements:Students should provide proof of relevant academic competence, namely 65% average in the majors of a prior degree, or in the case of a diploma a 65% average for all the subjects/modules.Educational Linguistics: at least one modern language at second year level.Technology Education: Technical qualifications, 120 credits at level 6.

4.1.2 Documentation needed for applicationA non-refundable application fee of R270.00.•Certified copies of tertiary qualifications and academic records.•Two certified identity photographs.•Two certified copies of your identity document.•A certified copy of your school-leaving certificate.•A certificate of conduct from the last tertiary institution at which you were enrolled.•

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4.1.3 Curriculum of the programmes

Compulsory Modules

Educational Theory A

Educational Theory B

Research Theories and Methods

Elective Modules Two modules from one of the following areas of specialisationplus a research project

Modules

Curriculum Understanding Curriculum: Policies and perspectives

Assessment for Learning

Research Project: Curriculum

Policy in Education Democracy and Policy in Education

Policy in Education

Research Project: Policy in Education

Education Management and Leadership

Organisational Behaviour and School Management

Educational Law and Financial Management

Research Project: Education Management and Leadership

Inclusive Education Supporting Inclusive School Development

Supporting Learners in Inclusive School-Learning Support

Research Project: Inclusive Education

Educational Linguistics Educational Linguistics A

Educational Linguistics B

Research Project: Educational Linguistic

Environmental Education Environmental Education A

Environmental Education B

Research Project: Environmental Education

Mathematics Education Mathematics Education

Current Issues in Mathematics Education

Research Project in Mathematics Education

Science Education Science Education

Current Issues in Science Education

Research Project: Science Education

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Higher and Adult Education Higher and Adult Education Theories

Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Higher and Adult Education

Research Project: Higher and Adult Education

Information and Communication Technology in Education

ICT Mediated Learning Design Foundations

The Design of ICT-Mediated Learning Environment

Research Project: Information and Communication Technology in Education

Life Orientation Theoretical Foundations of Life Orientation Learning Area

Facilitating and Counselling Skills for Life Orientation Teachers

Research Project: Life Orientation

Technology Education The Knowledge of Technology

Instruction Methodology of Technology Education

Research Project: Technology Education

4.1.4 Duration, location, delivery and closing date of the programmesThis programme is offered on a part-time basis over a period of two years on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.

Students who wish to do the programme on a part-time basis will attend 10 contact sessions per year on Saturdays from 08:30 – 16:00.

Application: Closing date for application is 30 October 2010.

4.2 Programme 2 - BEd Honours EducationalPsychology

4.2.1 AdmissionIn order to be admitted to the programme, you need to meet the same requirements as stated above. You also need to meet the following requirements:

Psychology 3 and Education 3• .

Candidates who apply for this degree will undergo a selection process that is based on previous academic achievement, personal skills, interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a team and the potential to learn the necessary skills to become an effective counsellor.

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4.2.2 CurriculumModule name

Educational Theory A

Research Theories and Methods

Research Project

Psychological and Educational Assessment

Counselling Skills in Educational Psychology

School and Community Intervention

School Counsellor Practicum

In the School Counsellor Practicum, students are required to complete an approved minimum six months of practicum, which is supervised by the University as stipulated by the Board for Psychology. After completion of the practicum and after the degree has been conferred, students are required to write a Board examination that allows registration at the Health Professions Council of SA as a Psychological Counsellor.

4.2.3 Duration, location, delivery and closing date of the programmeThis programme is offered on a full-time basis over a year on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus. It is important for your success in this programme to attend all the classes. Classes for the speciality modules are offered in the week and for Educational Theory A and Research Theories and Methods on Saturdays.

Closing date for the BEd Hons Educational Psychology application is 31 July 2010.

4.3 Programme feeBEd Hons: R12 600.00 – R13 800.00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of the particular Honours degree. Students enrolled for a programme over a period of more than one year must bear in mind that the normal annual increase in fees is applicable to the second and subsequent years of study.

4.4 How do I apply for programme 1 and 2?Contact person: Judith MpofuTel: 011 559 3570Email: [email protected]: www.uj.ac.za/edu.These qualifications prepare the student for further studies (in MEd) in all the specialised areas listed.

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5. MASTER’S DEGREE IN EDUCATION5.1 Admission requirementsStudents should have obtained a BEd Hons or a suitable four-year professional Bachelor’s degree or an appropriate Honours degree and a teacher’s diploma/teaching qualification, plus work experience in the proposed field of specialisation.

5.2 Additional selection criteria apply to the MEdMinimum of 65% in the previous degree.•Academic writing and oral competence.•Relevant work and field-related experience.•Computer literacy.•Research competency.•

5.3 Coursework Master’s DegreesCore Modules: Select either option 1 or 2

OPTION 1: CURRICULUM(Compulsary for students who wish to do their minor dissertation in CURRICULUM)Module 1: Advanced Theory: Curriculum Perspectives Module 2: Curriculum and Educational Change OROPTION 2: LEARNING IN CONTEXTSModule 1: Cognition and LearningModule 2: Teaching and Learning in diverse contexts

Electives (Specialisation)Students choose one of the following as an area of specialisation:

Specialisation Modules

Curriculum Policy Evaluation Curriculum Policy Context: Processes and Analysis

Curriculum and Policy Evaluation: Approaches and Practices

Minor Dissertation

Life and Career Orientation(No intake in 2011)

Facilitating and Counselling for Life and Career Orientation

Theoretical Foundations and domains of Life Orientation Learning Area

Minor Dissertation

Teacher Education Theoretical Perspectives

Current Research Paradigms

Minor Dissertation

Educational Linguistics Current Research Paradigms

Theoretical Issues

Minor Dissertation

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Values and Human Rights in Education

International and National Perspectives in Values and Human Rights in Education

Theories and Practices

Minor Dissertation

Adult Education Introduction to Adult Education Practices

Critical Trends and Issues in Work Place Learning

Minor Dissertation

Higher Education Critical Issues in Higher Education

Introduction to Higher Education Practice

Minor Dissertation

Environmental Education Environmental Education

Foundations of Environmental and Sustainable Studies

Minor Dissertation

Mathematics and Science Education

Issues in Mathematics and Sciences Education

Mathematics and Sciences Learning and Teaching: Advances in the Field

Minor Dissertation

Inclusive Education(No intake in 2010)

Learning Support

Perspectives on Inclusive Education

Philosophyof Education

Philosophy in Education I

Philosophy in Education II

Minor Dissertation

Information and Communication Technology in Education

Information and Communication Technology in Education for Assessment

Information and Communication Technology: Learning Design

Minor Dissertation

Curriculum: Minor Dissertation: After completing the two core modules and specialisation the option to complete a dissertation in Curriculum is available

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Master’s degree in Educational Management


Organisational Behaviour

Educational Leadership

Human Resource Management in Education: Policies and Perspectives

Research Methods in Educational Management

Minor Dissertation

Master’s degree in Educational Psychology


Educational Psychological Assessment and Psychopathology

Educational Psychological Interventions

Educational Psychological Specialist areas

Educational Psychological Professional Practice

Minor Dissertation

Admission requirements for Master’s degree in Educational PsychologyStudents should have obtained a BEd Hons or a suitable four-year professional Bachelor’s degree and an appropriate Honours degree and a teacher’s diploma/teaching qualification, plus work experience in the proposed field of specialisation.

Additional selection criteria apply to the MEd in Educational Psychology

Minimum of 65% in the previous degree. •Academic writing and oral competence.•Relevant work and field-related experience.•Intra-personal and inter-personal skills.•Computer literacy.•Research competency.•Knowledge about the field of Educational Psychology in South Africa.•

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Specific criteria apply to the MEd in Educational PsychologyA prospective student must hold a BEd Hons Educational/Psychology degree with an average and at least 65% along with a BEd teaching degree or a PGCE. An Honours degree in Psychology will be considered, provided the student completes at least three outstanding modules relevant to the Master’s degree on a BEd Honours level.

Closing date: 31 July 2010 for 2011.

5.4 The Faculty offers the following Master’s degreesin full dissertation

Topics related to the following broad areasmay be investigated

Adult Education•Curriculum Studies•Inclusive Education•Educational Management•Educational Linguistics•Environmental Education•Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education•Higher Education•Learning Area Methodology•Life and Career Orientation•Mathematics Education•Philosophy of Education•Psychology of Education•Sociology of Education•Science Education (Natural-, Physical- and Life Sciences)•Teacher Education•Technology Education•Values and Human Rights Education •

5.5 Duration, location, delivery and closing date of the programmeThis programme is offered on a full-time basis over two years on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus. It is important for your success in this programme to attend all the coursework classes. The closing date for application is 30 September 2010.

5.6 Programme feeThe programme fee for 2011 is ± R8 600.00 per year. Fees may vary depending on the composition of the Master’s degree.

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6. PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR (EDUCATION)

PhD IN EDUCATION6.1 Admission requirementsStudents should have obtained a MEd degree or a teacher’s diploma/ teaching qualification, with an appropriate Master’s degree, plus work experience in the field of study. The Head of Department and prospective supervisor will assess the Education knowledge of such candidates, and a reading programme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration.

Additional selection criteria of an attained minimum of 65% apply in the previous degree.

Students complete a thesis on an approved topic in the field of Education. Students must attend a short learning programme in research methodology.

6.2 Topics related to the following broad areas may be investigated

Adult Education•Curriculum Studies•Inclusive Education•Educational Management•Educational Linguistics•Environmental Education•Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education•Higher Education•Learning Area Methodology•Life and Career Orientation•Mathematics Education•Philosophy of Education•Psychology of Education•Sociology of Education•Science Education (Natural-,Physical- and Life Sciences)•Teacher Education•Technology Education•Values and Human Rights •

6.3 DEd in Educational PsychologyStudents complete a thesis on an approved topic in the field of Educational Psychology. Students must attend a short learning programme in research methodology and academic writing workshops.

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Admission requirementsProspective students will have obtained a MEd (Educational Psychology). Students need to have attained a minimum of 65% in their previous degree.

6.4 Location of delivery and closing datesThe PhD degree is on offer on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.

Applications for the PhD programme is available throughout the year.

6.5 How do I apply for the Master’s and PhD Programmes?Contact person: Helen SeloloTel: 011 559 2280; Fax: 011 559 2292Email: [email protected]: www.uj.ac.za/edu.

6.6 Programme feeThe programme fee for 2011 is ±R8 250.00.

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7. FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVEPROCEDURES7.1 Edu-Loan How do I finance my postgraduate studies?

If studying is a question of finance, then Edu-Loan has the answer! If you qualify, you can repay your study fees over 10 months at a low interest rate.

The University of Johannesburg has an agreement with Edu-Loan to provide financial •assistance to students (only postgraduate and ACE programmes).All full-time government employees (teachers, nurses, etc.) and their dependants •qualify for the Edu-Loan facility. You can apply for financial assistance by contacting Edu-Loan at +27 11 559-3552 or customer services on 0860 55 5544.

Please note that the application fee is additional to the programme fee.

7.2 How can payment be effected with application for all the programmes? First payment of R270.00.

All application forms must be accompanied by proof of the first payment.

Payments should be directly paid into the University of Johannesburg’s bank account.

PLEASE NOTE: Application by fax will not be accepted.

Please supply your identity number or student number in the reference block on the deposit slip.

Attach the deposit slip to the application form.

Please note that if you are an existing student of UJ, NO APPLICATION FEE IS PAYABLE.

7.3 Banking detailsAccount name: University of JohannesburgBank: ABSABranch: Auckland ParkBranch code: 335105Account number: 2840189565

International students may use the following banking account:

Account name: University of JohannesburgBank: Standard BankBranch: Auckland ParkBranch code: 6105Account number: 401039587

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7.4 AddressesPostal Address

University of JohannesburgFaculty of EducationPO Box 524Auckland Park2006

Physical Address

University of JohannesburgAuckland Park Kingsway CampusFaculty of Education: B Ring 2Kingsway Avenue Auckland Park

7.5 Bursaries BEd, BEd Hons, MEd and PhD applicants who wish to further their studies can apply •for Faculty bursaries. Contact Minette Botha for further information at 011 559 2668 or contact her by email at [email protected] other bursaries contact the UJ Bursary Office at 011 559 3770 as well as NSFAS •Office: 011 559 3642

7.6 Foreign studentsPlease note that a separate process is followed for international students. In addition to the above-mentioned, a study permit and medical insurance certificate must be produced.

Foreign qualifications must first be evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) in Pretoria. A certified copy must be submitted with registration.

SAQA Contact details:Tel: 012 431 5000Fax: 012 431 5146Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Postal address: South African Qualification AuthorityPostnet Suite 248Private bag X06Waterkloof, 0145

Contact the International Office at 011 559 3129.

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