ON-CAMPUS AND OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMME POSTER

  MASTER DEGREE WITHOUT THESIS

The Faculty of Educational Studies of Universiti Putra Malaysia offers outstanding opportunities for students to pursue studies in various fields of education and human resource development. Graduate students of the faculty are prepared for the position of university and college lecturers, school administrators, counselors, human resource development officers, extension officers, and researchers. Faculty members work closely with schools, community, training institutions and other public and private organizations to try to identify problems and suggest solution to the problems. The close relationship between faculty members and the community at large provides an opportunity for graduate students to work with the faculty members in various areas of research that are of interest to them.

The Faculty of Educational Studies prepares professionals for leadership roles in education, extension work, and human resource development. Students in our programmes come from a wide array of professional fields; they are teachers, counselors, administrators and professionals in a variety of organizations. Each year about 800 masters and doctoral level students are enrolled in the Faculty of Educational Studies.

The Faculty of Educational Studies offers graduate program degree leading to the Master of Science degree (M.S.) (coursework with thesis), Master of Education degree (M. Ed.)(Coursework only), and Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph. D.) (coursework with thesis). The following degree programmes are offered by the faculty: Pedagogy, Sociology of Education, Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, TESL, Teaching of Malay as a First Language, Teaching of Malay Literature, Educational Technology, Educational Administration, Technical and Vocational Education, Moral Education, Human Resource Development, Extension in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Physical Education, and Sports Science. Plans of study are individually designed to accommodate the students’ prior academic preparation and to meet the needs of the students.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of graduate education at the Faculty of Educational Studies are:

i. to prepare qualified professionals for leadership roles in the development and implementation of academic programmes in all areas of formal and informal education,

ii. to improve the condition of learning and teaching by conducting a comprehensive and rigorous research that address issues and problems facing education, and

iii. to provide opportunities for continuous professional development for all educators and human resource development personnel

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR A MASTER DEGREE WITHOUT THESIS PROGRAMME

Candidates should have a Bachelor degree from a university recognized by the Universiti Putra Malaysia. Candidates should have obtained a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of not less than 2.75 or equivalent. OR

A candidate with a CGPA of 2.75 but not less than 2.50 or equivalent can be considered if they have 3 years of related working experience after having obtained a Bachelor degree. OR

A candidate with a CGPA of 2.50 but not less than 2.25 or equivalent can be considered if they have 5 years of related working experience after having obtained a Bachelor degree. OR

A candidate with a CGPA of less than 2.25 or equivalent can be considered if they have 10 years of related working experience after having obtained a Bachelor degree.

Candidates applying for Master degrees in Guidance & Counselling and Teaching of English as a Second Language must pass an interview conducted by the Faculty.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR A MASTER DEGREE WITH THESIS PROGRAMME

Candidates should have a Bachelor degree from a university recognized by the Universiti Putra Malaysia. Candidates should have obtained a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of not less than 3.00 or equivalent. OR

A candidate with a CGPA of 3.00 but not less than 2.75 or equivalent can be considered if they have 3 years of related working experience after having obtained a Bachelor degree. OR

A candidate with a CGPA of 2.75 but not less than 2.50 or equivalent can be considered if they have 5 years of related working experience after having obtained a Bachelor degree.

Candidates applying for Master degrees in Guidance & Counselling, Teaching of Malay as a First Language and Teaching of English as a Second Language must pass an interview conducted by the Faculty.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR A PhD DEGREE PROGRAMME

Candidates should have a Master degree from a university recognized by the Universiti Putra Malaysia. AND

Candidates applying for a Ph.D. Programmes at the Faculty of Educational Studies must pass an interview conducted by the Faculty.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE OF A MASTER DEGREE

A candidate for a Master degree may pursue the degree through either the thesis (Master of Science) or non-thesis (Master of Education) option. The thesis option is mainly for students wishing to develop analytical research skills before pursuing professional careers or entering doctoral programmes. The non-thesis option is mainly for students wishing to advance professional careers through a more applied master's degree.

The Master of Science (M. S.) plan of study requires a student to complete between 9-18 semester hours of coursework (depending on the recommendations of the supervisory committee and approved by the Graduate Study Committee of the Faculty) and a thesis. A plan of study for a M. S. student is determined by the student’s thesis supervisory committee. The types of course may vary from one student to another depending on the student’s preparation at the undergraduate level. All M. S. students must register for a seminar course (EDU 5998), and an M. S. Research (SPS 5999). At the end of the program of study, all M. S. students must submit a thesis for examination.

The Master of Education (M. Ed.) and Master of Human Resource Development (M. HRD.) plan of study requires 36 semester hours of coursework, of which 24 semester hours are compulsory courses and 12 semester hours are elective courses. For a M. Ed. degree in Guidance and Counselling, a student is required to complete a total of 48 semester hours of coursework. The plan of study for an M. Ed. student is determined by the student’s academic advisor. Each student in the M. Ed. and M. HRD. programmes must sit and pass a comprehensive examination after completing all the courses specified in the programme of study.

Master of Science Degree Requirements
The Master of Science degree is conferred to graduate students who have met the following requirements:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00.
2. Successfully complete all courses (9-18 credits) as specified by the student's thesis supervisory committee within the time specified by the Graduate School.
3. Submit a thesis for examination.
4. Pass a final examination (viva voce) conducted by an examination committee to be appointed by the UPM Graduate Studies Committee.

Master of Education and Master of Human Resource Degree Requirements
The Master of Education and Master of Human Resource Development degrees are conferred to graduate students who have met the following requirements:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00.
2. Successfully complete all courses (36 credits) as specified by the student's academic advisors within the time specified by the Graduate School Office.
3. For a M. Ed. in Guidance and Counselling, a student must complete 48 credits hours of coursework and an internship.
4. Pass a comprehensive examination at the end of the programme.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE OF A PhD DEGREE

Doctoral students are expected to complete between 12 and 36 semester hours of coursework (depending on the recommendations of the supervisory committee and approved by the Graduate Study Committee of the Faculty) beyond the Master degree. The plan of study for Ph. D. students is determined by the student’s thesis supervisory committee. Each candidate for the Ph.D. degree must pass a comprehensive examination at the Ph.D. level no later than the third semester. All Ph. D. students must register for two seminar courses, SPS 6903 and EDU 5998, and a Ph. D. Research (SPS 6999). All Ph. D. students must submit a thesis for examination at the end of the study.

Doctoral Degree Requirements
The doctoral degree is conferred to graduate students who have met the following requirements:

1. Successfully complete all courses (12-36 credits) as specified by the student's thesis supervisory committee within the time specified by the Graduate School.
2. Pass a comprehensive or qualifying examination and successfully defend his/he thesis proposal
3. Submit a thesis for examination.
4. Pass a final examination (viva voce) conducted by an examination committee to be appointed by the UPM Graduate Studies Committee.
5. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
6. A Ph. D. student in Guidance and Counselling must successfully complete an internship.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Master of Science

i. Thesis Requirement
SPS 5999 Master’s Research
All Master of Science students are required to register for SPSS 5999. This is a master’s research course whereby at the end of the programme a student has to submit a thesis based on the research conducted. The thesis will be examined and a viva voce conducted to determine the student’s competency in the field of study.

ii. Seminar
SPS 5903 Seminar
All students must register and pass a graduate seminar course, SPS 5903.

iii. Presentation of Research Findings
Before submitting a Master’s thesis for examination, a student must present his/her research findings in a seminar to be organized by the faculty.

Doctor of Philosophy

i. Thesis
SPS 6999 Doctor of Philosophy Research
All Ph. D. students must register for SPS 6999 (Doctoral Research). At the end of their graduate programmes, students must submit a Doctor of Philosophy thesis for examination.

ii. SPS 6903 (Seminar- Ph. D. Proposal Presentation)
Prior to conducting a doctoral research and after having passed the comprehensive examination, a student must present a Ph. D. research proposal at the faculty level for approval from the Faculty Graduate Study Committee. A Ph. D. student must register for SPS 6903 no later than by the third semester in order to present his or her Ph. D. research proposal. This course will be graded S/US.

iii. Comprehensive/Qualifying Examination
A Ph. D student must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination. The examination is taken once the student has completed all courses as specified in the programmes of study. A student is permitted to sit for the comprehensive examination not more than two times.

iv. Presentation of Ph. D. Research Findings
Before submitting a Ph. D. thesis for examination, a student must present his/her research findings in a seminar to be organized by the faculty.

LENGTH OF STUDY

Master’s Degree Programme
A Master degree program is to be completed within a minimum period of one year and a maximum period of three years.

Doctoral Degree programme
A Ph. D. degree program is to be completed within a minimum period of two years and a maximum period of five years.

GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND DEGREE

RESEARCH FOCUS OF THE FACULTY

Research in the Faculty of Educational Studies focus on:

Teaching-Learning
Vocational and Technical Education
Computers in Education and Training
Biomechanics, Physical Education, and Sports Science
Fitness Studies, Exercise and Physiology
Guidance and Counselling
Language Learning (TESL and PBMP)
Innovations in Teaching-Learning
Human Resource Development
Gender Studies
Extension System
Sustainable Community Development
Continuing Education
Technology Transfer
Sociology of Education
Educational Administration
Educational Psychology
Career Development
Youth Development and Volunteerism

INSTRUCTIONAL FEES

Tuition fees are paid at the beginning of each semester.

Basic Fees

Note:
- Additional fee for all International students of RM1000 per semester.
- In addition of basic fees, RM150 per credit is applied for On-Campus classes.

Additional Information can be obtained from:

Deputy Dean (Research & Postgraduate)

Faculty of Educational Studies

Universiti Putra Malaysia

43400 UPM Serdang

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Tel: 03-89468111, Fax: 03-89467905

E-mail: tdps@educ.upm.edu.my , tdpi@educ.upm.edu.my

Applications for admission can be  directed to:

Dean

Graduate School

Administration Building

Universiti Putra Malaysia

43400 UPM Serdang

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Last update: 18 Feb. 2008