SCHOOL
OF EDUCATION
Dean: Dr. Samuel Adebayo Awoniyi
(Ph. D. Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation)
Philosophy
The School of Education believes that a true teacher is one that is
mentally, physically and spiritually sound to impart the same virtues in
his/her learners making them best suited for service to God and mankind in this
world and in the world to come.
Vision
To equip students with essential skills and competencies in teaching and
research that will make them unique educators wherever they will be.
Objectives
The School of Education seeks to:
- Train educators in the
light of the Seventh day Adventist philosophy of education, which places
emphasis on restoring the image of God in mankind through a harmonious
development of the physical, mental, spiritual and social powers.
- Impart in
student-teachers’ knowledge and skills that will make them effective and
efficient teachers in various levels of education.
- Equip students with
relevant knowledge and skills to enable them assume leadership roles in
the educational systems and other institutions of society.
- Develop educators who
will seek to identify themselves with and create a positive impact on the
youth who make up a large percentage of our society.
- Prepare candidates for
higher education.
Departments
The School of Education consists of the following departments:
- Department of Arts
Education
- Department of Language
Education
- Department of Science
Education
Programs Offered by the School of Education
The School of Education offers programs leading to the award of Bachelor
of Arts with Education and Bachelor of Science with Education degrees both
secondary and primary options. It also offers Diploma in Education (only in
Primary option). There is no Diploma in Secondary Education. The primary
education courses are found under the Institute of Professional Growth section
of this bulletin.
Each student in the School of Education must have two teaching subjects.
They should check for appropriate subject combinations under each
department. In addition to the teaching
subjects, students are expected to do General Education and Professional
Education courses; professional education courses include a research project
and two sessions of school practice, each lasts for eight (8) weeks.
The following are the general education courses for ALL degree students
in the School of Education:
Higher Education Certificate (HEC) Program
This programme is intended for students from countries whose secondary school qualifications are not considered equivalent to Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) but permit
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management
Programme Name and Duration The programme name is Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management. This programme is designed to take a minimum of Four (4)
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Program Description The Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Bugema University is designed to produce graduates who intend to teach in secondary schools, and those who
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Basic Courses Code Course Name CU GRGS 5101 Ethics, Cultural and Religious Values 03 MEDG 5101 Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education 03 MEDG 5102 Strategic Planning,
Master of Arts In Education Management
Basic Courses Code Course Name CU GRGS 5101 Ethics, Cultural and Religious Values 03 MEDG 5101 Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education 03 MEDG 5102 Strategic Planning,