School of Education & Social Sciences

PROGRAM

Educational Studies: Curriculum & Instruction

MEd

The Master of Science in Educational Studies: Curriculum & Instruction is awarded in the public sector and provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical background in contemporary trends in curriculum and teaching. Students have the opportunity to choose one of the 5 areas of the Program depending on their educational level and interests.

Recognized by DOATAP as being of equal status with equivalent of Greek universities.

Level of study: Master

Language of instruction: Greek

Type of study: Distance learning

Duration of study:
3 academic semesters (full-time)

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Compulsory Courses

The student must successfully complete 40 ECTS, from the following list of courses:

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
Compulsory Courses
1	DLEDU701	Curriculum Studies	10
2	DLEDU702	Educational Research	10
3	DLEDU703	Teaching, Learning And Evaluation	10
4	DLEDU704	Models Of Curriculum Development	10

Elective courses

ELECTIVE ADVANCED COURSES
Students must complete 50 ECTS from the following six lists of “Elective courses” (Lists 1-6), following one of the two study paths (“Scheme A” and “Scheme B”). The two schemes are explained below:
Scheme A: 30 ECTS master thesis (list 1), plus 20 ECTS (= two courses) from one of the five course lists in the “Fields of Emphasis” (lists 2-6).
Scheme B: At least 30 ECTS (= three courses) from one of the five course lists in the “Fields of Emphasis”. An additional 20 ECTS (= two courses) are freely chosen from any “Fields of Emphasis”.

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
List 1
Dissertation
1	DLEDU705	MASTER Thesis I	10
2	DLEDU706	MASTER Thesis II	20

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
List 2
Emphasis 1: “Creative Writing in Education”
1	DLEDU707	Creative Writing Pedagogy And Research	10
2	DLEDU708	Children’s, Young Adult And Crossover Literature In Creative Writing Classrooms	10
3	DLEDU709	Picture Books And Creative Reading / Creative Writing	10
4	DLEDU710	Authoring Text Types And Genres	10

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
List 3
Emphasis 2: “Educational Technology”
1	DLEDU711	Designing Learning Environments And Developing Educational Material With Technology	10
2	DLEDU712	Blended, Online And Distance Learning In A Digital Age	10
3	DLEDU713	Current Trends: Robotics, Programming, Makerspaces, Virtual And Augmented Reality	10
4	DLEDU714	New Media Literacies: Designing Multimedia For Instruction	10

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
List 4
Emphasis 3: “Visual Arts and Theatre”
1	DLEDU715	Drama For Learning And Well-Being	10
2	DLEDU716	Theatre For Young Audiences	10
3	DLEDU717	Curriculum Development And Assessment In Art Education	10
4	DLEDU718	Art, Identity and Culture	10

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
List 5
Emphasis 4: “Mathematics Education”
1	DLEDU719	Curriculum Development And Informal Curriculum In Mathematics	10
2	DLEDU720	The Development Of Mathematical Thinking	10
3	DLEDU721	Interactive Learning Environments And Materials In Mathematics Education	10
4	DLEDU722	Recent Trends In Mathematics Education	10

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
List 6
Emphasis 5: Sociocultural Aspects and Language Teaching
1	DLEDU723	Greek As A First, Second/ Foreign Language , Curricula And Teaching	10
2	DLEDU724	The Greek Language in the Diaspora	10
3	DLEDU725	Conversation Analysis In The Classroom	10
4	DLEDU726	Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching	10

The student’s evaluation and the final grade of each course result from the netting of the graded educational activities during the semester and the final examination.

1st Semester

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
1	DLEDU701	Curriculum Studies	10
2	DLEDU702	Educational Research	10
3		Elective Course	10
	TOTAL		30

2nd Semester

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
1	DLEDU703	Teaching, Learning And Evaluation	10
2	DLEDU704	Models Of Curriculum Development	10
3		Elective Course	10
	TOTAL		30

3d Semester

Α/Α	Code	Course Title	ECTS
1		Elective Course	10
2		Elective Course	10
3		Elective Course	10
	TOTAL		30

The Master’s Degree Program “Educational Studies: Curriculum & Instruction” aims to prepare teachers and researchers who can effectively respond to the contemporary challenges of education and the ever-changing social and learning needs. The program offers a comprehensive theoretical, research and practical background in Curriculum Studies, focusing on the processes of planning, implementing and evaluating teaching in modern learning environments.

Through the study of the most recent research findings, students delve into the concepts of learning, teaching, evaluation and educational policy, while developing critical thinking, creativity and educational design skills. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of innovative approaches that incorporate interdisciplinarity, new technologies and the connection of education with contemporary social challenges.

Upon completion of their studies, graduates acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to design, implement and evaluate effective learning experiences for different populations of learners. At the same time, they can work in educational organizations, education and training bodies, educational policy organizations and research centers. The research dimension of the program also offers a strong foundation for continuing studies and engaging in educational research at the doctoral level.

Upon completion of their studies, students are expected to:

Analyze the basic structural elements of curricula and interpret their interaction in different educational contexts.
Interpret the relationship between curriculum, teaching and assessment, utilizing modern theoretical and research approaches.
Distinguish and utilize different teaching approaches, recognizing the advantages and limitations of each method.
Apply research methods and techniques to design, develop and evaluate curricula based on the principles of research ethics.
Develop advanced research skills to study and address complex educational issues.
Utilize a variety of research and pedagogical approaches to integrate social, cultural and contemporary educational issues into the learning process.
Critically analyze educational policies, curricula and educational interventions.
Understand contemporary learning environments and the challenges created by social, cultural and technological developments.
Utilize research data and scientific findings to improve educational practice and make informed decisions.

The program is aimed at teachers of all levels, education professionals, executives of educational organizations and scientists active in the field of formal, non-formal and informal education. It is an ideal choice for those who wish to delve deeper into the design and evaluation of curricula, strengthen their teaching and research skills, and acquire modern tools for managing complex educational issues.

In addition, the five special areas of emphasis of the program offer the possibility of specializing in Creative Writing in Education, Educational Technology, Visual Arts and Theater, Mathematics Education, as well as Sociocultural Aspects of Language Teaching.

Admission Criteria

For admission to the postgraduate program, candidates are required to hold a Higher Education degree from a higher education institution in Greece (A.E.I., T.E.I.) or abroad (recognized by DOATAP).

Required Documents

Completed University Admission Application
Copy of Identification Card
Copy of Degree and Detailed Academic Transcript of University/Technical Institute Degree
Copy of Master’s Degree and Detailed Academic Transcript (if available)

Application Submission and Evaluation Process

All the above supporting documents are collected and sent to the email address info@frederick.ac.cy

Subsequently, the Program Committee evaluates the candidate’s file and officially informs them of the outcome of the procedure, sending a relevant decision approving or rejecting the registration application.

In case of approval of the application, the candidate is informed of the next steps of the procedure and receives all the necessary information for the start of their studies.

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