The aims of the School of Education at the University of Goroka are to promote excellence in teaching and learning at all levels of both formal and non-formal education in Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific. Additionally, the School aims to promote the advancement of education as a field of study by contributing to the creation, development and dissemination of knowledge in this field.

 

 

Programmes Offer

 

A. POSTGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMS

 

• DOCTORAL PROGRAMS **

     

        1. Doctor of Philosophy **

 

                The University of Goroka (UOG) offers a Doctor of Philosophy in most of the disciplines that are offered at postgraduate level. Prospective students that wish to in pursuing doctoral studies can contact the Director for Graduate Studies or the relevant Dean in a School.

 

                 For Admission and Program Regulations governing the Doctor of Philosophy are advised to consult or obtain the University of Goroka Post Graduate Studies Handbook and consult the appropriate section of the publication.

 

                 The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is offered in all Schools. A person interested in taking up doctoral studies may consult the relevant School Dean or Director, Post Graduate Studies.

 

       2. Doctor of Education (D.Ed) [3-4 years] **

 

• OTHER POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

 

3. Master of Education [18 months]

By Research Only

By Coursework and Research or

By Coursework Only

Area of Specialization:

• Educational Leadership & Management

• Teaching & Learning

• Curriculum Studies **

 

4. Bachelor of Education (Honors) [1 year]

Area of Specialization:

• Curriculum Studies

• Educational Leadership & Management **

• Teaching & Learning **

 

5. Post Graduate Diploma in Education [1 year]

Area of Specialization:

• Curriculum and Assessment

• Education

• Educational Leadership & Management **

• Gender Studies

• Psychology

• Teaching & Learning

 

B. UNDER GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMS

 

1. Bachelor of Education [4 years]**

Area of Specialization:

• Curriculum Studies

• Early Childhood Education

• Educational Leadership & Management

• Educational Psychology

• Inclusive & Special Education

• Social Development & Gender Studies

• Teaching & Learning

 

2. Bachelor of Education (In-service – Secondary) [2 years]

Area of Specialization:

• Curriculum Studies

• Educational Leadership & Management

• Educational Psychology

• Inclusive & Special Education

• Social Development & Gender Studies

• Teaching & Learning

 

3. Bachelor of Education (In-service – Primary) [2 years]

Area of Specialization:

• Curriculum Studies

• Educational Leadership & Management

• Educational Psychology

• Inclusive & Special Education

• Social Development & Gender Studies

• Teaching & Learning

 

4. Bachelor of Education in School Management (DFL) [3 years]

 

5. Diploma in teaching [2 years] **

Area of Specialization:

• Early Childhood Education

• Primary

• Secondary

 

6. Diploma in Early Childhood Education [2 years]

 

7. Diploma in Guidance and Counseling [2 years]

 

8. Graduate Diploma in Education (Two semesters or Four Semesters DFL) **

 

9. Graduate Certificate in Education (One semester or Two semesters DFL) **

 

NB! **=Programs not available in 2015.

 

 

 

 

Details for all programs are available on UOG website: www.uog.ac.pg

For further information contact:

 

Office of the Executive Dean – School of Education

The University of Goroka

P.O. Box 1078

GOROKA. E.H.P 441

Fax: 532 3916 / 532 2620 Phone: 531 1736 / 531 1739 / 531 1737