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B.A/M.A Education       B.A Education
Mumbai university 
B.A
Duration : 3 years
Eligibility : H.S.C. Arts/ Science/Commerce
First Year B.A
List Of Subjects For Study
F.Y.B.A. - Total Marks 600
Mumbai university 
Compulsory Subjects (3 Papers)
1 Communication Skills in English
2 Compulsory Languages (Any one of the following)
(a) Marathi, (b) Hindi (c) Urdu (d) French No No
3 Foundation Course - Paper - I (Social Awareness, Personality Development & Current Affairs)
Optional Subjects
Select your THREE optional subjects at F.Y.B.A. carefully because you will have to offer the same THREE optional subjects
with Paper II & III at S.Y.B.A. and TWO subjects in combination of THREE papers each or only ONE subject entirely with SIX papers at T.Y.B.A.
Select any THREE subjects of 100 marks each from Social Sciences Group.
OR
Select any TWO subjects from Social Sciences Group and any ONE subject from Ancillary (Optional) Language Group.
Social Science Group (Select any 2 or 3 subjects)
4 Psychology -Paper - I (General Psychology)
5 Economics - Paper-I (Foundations of Economic Theory)
6 History - Paper - I (Land Marks in world History from renaissance to 1945AD)
7 Sociology - Paper - I Foundation Sociology
8 Political Science - Paper - I (Introduction to Politics)
9 Commerce - Paper I (Introduction to Commerce and Business Management)
10 Philosophy - Paper I (Moral Philosophy)
OR
Rural Development (Introduction to Rural Development)
OR
Education - Paper - I (Principles of Education)
Ancillary (Optional) Language Group (Select any one)
If you have selected only 2 subjects from Social Sciences Group, then you have to select any 1 subject from following
subjects of Ancillary (Optional) Language/ Group.
English Paper I (English literature from 1798 to 1900) or Marathi or Hindi or Urdu or French
S.Y.B.A. - Total Marks 800
Mumbai university 
Compulsory Subjects
1 Foundation Course - Paper II (Story of science and Ecological studies)
2 Applied Component Group (Any ONE of the following)
a) Journalism
b) Business Communication
c)Advertising
Optional Subjects - Select only those THREE subjects which were offered at F.Y.B.A.
3 Philosophy Paper II - Indian Philosophy
Paper III- History of Western Philosophy
5 Economics - Paper II - Micro Economics
Paper III - Political Prospectus of Indian
Economy
6 History - Paper II - History of Asia (19---1976)
Paper III - Ancient India (up to 1000 AD.)
7 Sociology - Paper II - Current Issues in Indian Society Yes Yes
Paper III - Introduction to SociologicalPerspective and India Sociology
8 Political Science
Paper II - Indian Political System
Paper III - Public Administration
9 Commerce Paper II - Business Management
Paper III - Principles & Practices of Marketing
10 Rural Development
Paper II - Rural Society and Economy
Paper III - Rural Govt., Administration &
Policy
11 Education
Paper II - Educational Psychology
Paper III - Guidance & Counselling
12 Ancient Indian culture
Paper II - Cultural History of Ancient from 400 B.C. upto 647 A.D.
Paper III - Cultural History of Ancient India from 647 A.D. upto 1318 A.D.
13 English Optional
Paper II Indian writing in English & Indian Literature in Translation
Paper III Twentieth century American Literature (1900 to date)
14 Marathi Optional Paper II and Paper III
15 Hindi Optional Paper II and Paper III
16 Urdu Optional Paper II and Paper II

Final Year B.A.
Education (Revised)
 
Mumbai university
Paper IV Indian Education System, Structure & Problem
Paper V Communication Mode in Eucation
Paper VI Educational Evaluation
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MA and MCom Education  M.A. Child Care and Education
Mumbai University     
M.A Education                             Periar University          M.A Education
Alagappa University  
 M.A. child Care and Education    Alagappa University    M.A Education
Dravidian University  
M.A Education                             SNDT University         M.A Education
Annamalai University M.Com. Education Management

 
M.A Education
Mumbai
University
Duration 2 Years
Eligibility for Admission to M.A. Part - I
Those who have passed the B.Ed./B.A with Education as one of the Elective paper or equivalent degree from other University.
About the Programme
The National Council for Teacher Education mentions M.Ed./ M.A.Education as qualifications of teaching
M.A. in Education Programme is aimed at developing professionals for effective participation in educational activity in different areas. The programme is an innovative Post Graduate programme in education which emphasizes both disciplinary & professional dimensions of education. The program comprises 6 core papers and two electives to be selected from four
papers. Apart from theoretical courses, a student is required to submit 16 assignment response sheets two in each paper as a part of internal assessment.
The programme is designed to include such thematic courses as are available for master?s level programme of various Indian Universities and is in line with the Curriculum Development Center of UGC in the subject of education.Students will also develop special expertise in chosen areas of study relating more directly to professional needs
in the subject.
The broad purpose of introducing M.A. in Education programme is to offer education as a liberal arts as well as professional programme and to promote such reflections on education.
The introduction of this course will lead to the emergence of a cadre of post graduates who will be capable of looking at Education form a broader social, cultural perspective to initiate debates and discussions on various aspects of Education in relation to larger social milieu and provide the state inputs for policy formulation. After completion
of this course one may proceed to M.Phil. & Ph.D. and generate knowledge in the subject. One could also join in Non-Government Organization?s & teaching career in the teacher?s training colleges at various levels.
The National Council for Teacher Education mentions M.Ed./ M.A.Education as qualifications of teaching
staff.(http://www.ncte-in.org/ncteact/chp13.htm)
Induction Meeting
An induction meeting of all the students of M.A. (Part I) only will be held
Assignments
There are two assignments in each paper. Thus there are 16 assignments to be submitted by each student both in part one
and part two. The assignment comprises 20% weightage of the total marks. The assignment questions of academic year
2007-08 is also valid for Second Half examination of 2008.
It is necessary & compulsory to submit the assignments before the deadline prescribed for that purpose, without which you will not be permitted to write the University examination.
You are required to score a minimum of 6 marks out of 20 in the two assignments prescribed for each paper.
If you fail to score 6 marks in each paper or cannot submit the assignments in the stipulated time of that year, you will have to wait for the assignments meant for the next year and submit them afresh.
Once you get 6 marks in one paper, you cannot resubmit it for improvement of marks. Assignments are not sent for re-evaluation.
M.A.Part I
Paper I Philosophical Foundations of Education
Paper II Sociological Foundations of Education
Paper III Psychological Foundations of Education
Paper IV Educational Evaluation and Measurement
M.A. Part II
Paper V Research Methodology in Education
Paper VI Politics & Economics of Education
Select any two of the following electives
Paper VII Curriculum Development (Elective Paper) (Not for IDE Students)
Paper VIII Comparative Education (Elective Paper) (Not for IDE Students)
Paper IX Information & Communication Technology(Elective Paper)
Paper X Teacher Education (Elective Paper)
Note: Scheme of Examination: 80marks (external examination), 20 marks (internal assessment. The internal assessment will comprise of
two assignments in each paper (10 marks each). There will be 16 assignments in all having 160 marks

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M.A in Education
SNDT University
The Programme aims at development professional who effectively participate in different educational activities, It emphasizes both
disciplinary and professional dimension of education. The Programme comprises of six theory papers ,one dissertation and
area of specialization which is to be selected from the given four option.
Objectives
To familiarize learner with various aspect and concept of education
To provide an in-depth understanding of significant aspect of education
To provide proper educational perspectives to learner
To provide theoretical understanding of the process of knowledge generation in education
To provide hands on experience in research activities
To provide an in depth knowledge and skills in specialized area of education vide higher education, distance education
educational technology, educational management
Eligibility : Graduate from any Discipline.
Duration : Two years.
Credits : 64
Timing : Saturdays & Sundays if required on working days
Attendence: Participant will be required to attend a minimum of 75% of number of contact session. Attendance will be compulsory for
workshops / seminars organized by centre.
COURSE STRUCTURE :
PAPER CODE TITLE OF THE PAPER
001 Understanding Education
002 Education Nature and Purpose
003 Learning, Learner & Development
004 Societal Context of Education
005 Operational Dimension of Education
006 Education Research
SPECIALISED : ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
101 Higher Education
102 Distance Education
103 Educational Technology
104 Educational Management
107 DISSERTATION + PRACTICALS OF SPECIALIZATION
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M.A. child Care and Education
 
Alagappa University
Duration : Two Years
Eligibility : Any degree
First Year
1. Principles of Child Develop­ment
2.Child Health and Nutrition
3.Education of the Young Child
4.Child in the Emerging Indian Society ., , -
Final Year
5.Rights of the Child and Child Care in India
6.Education of the Children with Special Needs
7.Planning and Organization of Institutions of Young  Children
8.Research in Child Studies
9.Practicals
a) Competency in Teaching Young Children b) Record of visit to any one of the Institutions of Young Children such as Crèche, Preprimary School, Children Homes Juvenile Home etc.c) Instructional Materials (Audio-Visual aid) d) Case Studies Records based on Observation of Child e) Album (Collection of Stories, Rhymes & Games for Children) :f) Lesson Plan Record
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M.A. Education

 
Periar University
Eligibility:-
Any Degree +BEd
Duration:- 2 Years

First Year

1 Advanced Educational Philosophy and Sociology
2 Advanced Educational Psychology
3 Teacher Education in India
4 Methods of Teaching ( Any One )
4 Methodology of Teaching Physical/Biological Science
4 Methodology of Teaching Social Sciences
4  Methodology of Teaching of Mathematics
4  Methodology of Teaching Tamil - II
4 Methodology of Teaching English - II
5 Educational Management
Final Year
1 Educational Guidance and Counselling
2 Research Methodology and Statistics 3 Dynamics of Educational Technology
4 Educational Planning and Administration
5 Dissertation
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M.Com. Education Management
 
Annamalai University
Duration: Two year
Eligibility: Any Degree or an equivalent examination. 
First Year 
1   Education Management
2   Managerial Finance in Educational Institutions
3   Communication Skills & Office Management 
4  Management Accounting
5   Banking for Educational Institutions Administrators
Second Year 
 6  Human Resource Management
7   Education Service Marketing 
8   Psychology for Educational Institution Administrators
9  Research in Education Management 
10   Project Report on Education Management
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M. A Education
Dravidian University
Eligibility
Garduates of any faculty
Duration
Two years course
1 Philosophical Foundations of Education
2. Psychological Foundations of Educations
3. Sociological Foundations of Educations
4 .Economic Foundations of Educations
5. Methods of Teaching - 1
A. School subject Social Studies
B School subjects Mathematics
C. School Subjects Biological Sciences
6. Methods of Teaching -2
A. English
B. Telugu
C. METHODS OF TEACHING Physical sciences
7. Educational Evalutation and Assessment
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M.A.(Education)

Alagappa University
Duration: Two Years
Eligibility: A bachelor degree in any discipline
First Year
1 Philosophical & Sociological bases of Education
2 Essentials of Educational Psychology
3 Curriculum Design Process
4 Methods of Educational Inquiry
5 Perspectives of Educational Technology
Final Year
1 Contemporary Issues in Education
2 Principles of Educational Management
Electives : Any Two of the following
3Guidance and Counselling
4 Quality Issues in Education
3 Teacher Education in India
4 Project Work
 After Completion of First Year, students are eligible to commence the Project
Work under the supervision of the qualified guide. The Candidates are permitted
to submit the Project work on completing 18 months of the course but not later
than five years after the commence of the course
The Guide / Supervisor of the Project work shall be an approved guide of Alagappa University, Karaikudi or
a person with an M.Phil Degree working with three years teaching experience in any Government or Government Aided College
of Education or Department of Education or DIET or a person working in Government or Government Aided College of
Education or Department of Education or DIET with Ph.D (Education) qualification.
The students shall submit the consent letter from the guide in the prescribed
format before the commencement of the project work.
The Project Report shall not exceed 150 Pages and be not less than 50 Pages.
The Project Report should be certified by the Approved Guide with Self
Declaration of the Candidate for assuring the Quality and Originality of the work.
There is an internal Viva-Voce examination for the Project Report submitted.
The Split up of marks for the project will be : 1. Innovativeness 25 Marks
2. Methodology and Analysis 25 Marks
3. Reporting and Presentation 25 Marks
4. Viva – Voce Examination 25 Marks
TOTAL : 100 Marks
PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAM:
There will be contact classes for a minimum of 50 hours in each year
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
Each paper including project work carries 100 marks.
The performance of the students in the course shall be assessed for a maximum of 1000 marks.
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