I - Undergraduate Programs

B.A.-Ed. in TESOL

Description

This program prepares students for a variety of classroom situations in English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) settings. It is committed to providing a broad knowledge base in humanities, sciences, social sciences, and languages. It also aims to improve students’ basic knowledge and skills in applied linguistics, literature, communications, interpreting and translation. More importantly, it builds the students’ competence in English teaching, curriculum development, testing and assessment.

Program Objectives

Graduates of this program will be:

1. well-informed about applied linguistics and teaching methodology;
2. confident and competent in exercising the full range of pedagogical skills;
3. able to apply their general knowledge and teaching skills in practical contexts, especially within Cambodia;
4. effective communicators in both spoken and written English;
5. equipped to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving in their professional field;
6. able to plan, analyze and reflect upon their teaching and to evaluate student learning experiences;
7. committed to their continuing professional development and to the welfare of their students.

Career Prospect

The students will be able to work in the role of English school teachers or university professors, school directors, curriculum designers, translators, testing officers, educational consultants, school supervisors, researchers, etc. The students will also have great chance to win scholarships to study abroad.

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B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

Description

The B.Ed. in ECE includes a balance of theory, research, and practice. It will prepare graduates in child development, ECE curriculum development, ECE pedagogy, and child-friendly classroom design and management. It will focus on the development of the whole child, including physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. The latter will include the important aspect of building the ethical and moral character of the child. In addition, graduates will be prepared to research and analyze the effectiveness of curricula and pedagogy.

Program Objectives

This program was designed to meet the following objectives:

• To create a strong, evidence-based foundation of knowledge and skills in ECE consistent with the Asian standards.
• To equip students with creative, empirical, and ethical approaches to ECE.
• To prepare students to serve as effective instructors in pre-schools.
• To equip students with pedagogy in ECE instruction in both English and Khmer.
• To prepare students to serve as technical advisors to ECE institutions or programs.
• To expand skills in entrepreneurship, management, and leadership in ECE.

Career Prospect

The graduates will be able to hold the position of preschool teachers, child care-givers, preschool counselors, researchers, preschool teacher trainers, preschool managers or principals, ECE curriculum developers, program coordinators, local and international NGO staff, MoEYS officers, etc.

Special Advance Standing

It is possible to waive a maximum number of 52 credits (or 40%) of the ECE program if the eligible candidate meets one of the following criteria:

1. He/she has successfully completed transferable courses in another institution that is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports and/or by the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia.
2. He/she has had extensive working experience in ECE.

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B.A. in Educational Administration

Description

This program is tailored for primary and secondary school administrators to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to administer schools.

Career Prospect

The students will be able to work in the role of school administrators such as school principals, head teachers, subject coordinators, supervisors, senior assistant, directors of studies, etc.

B.A. in Curriculum & Instruction

Description

This program is designed for pre-service teachers and experienced teachers of primary and secondary schools who will provide or administer instruction at the general or higher education level. Major courses include curriculum development, measurement and evaluation, IT in education, counseling, classroom management, and methodologies in teaching English, math, sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Career Prospect

The students will be able to work as professors, curriculum specialists, counselors, supervisors, etc.

II - Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

Required Documents and Tests

http://www.puc.edu.kh/index.php/admissions/undergraduate-program

Tuition Fees

http://www.puc.edu.kh/index.php/current-students/tuitions-and-fees

III - Contact Information

Mr. Hoeurng Phearom, Director of Academic Achievement Center
Faculty of Education (FED)
Mobile: (855) 17 49 07 01 / 15 20 46 48
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Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia
South Campus
No. 184, Norodom Blvd.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia