Master of Arts (M.A.) Science Education

Objective : The two years Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Science Education conducted by The Global Open University, Nagaland has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of experts in the fields of science teaching and research with special reference to arithmetic teaching techniques, child education, apparatus and laboratory technologies, computer learning processes, curriculum development practices etc.

Eligibility : Graduates of any discipline

Duration : Two years

Award : Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Science Education shall be awarded to all the successful candidates by The Global Open University, Nagaland.

Subjects : First Year
Introduction to Science Education
Arithmetic Teaching Techniques
Teaching Aids for Science Education
Science Education for the Children
Science Education Outreach

Subjects : Second Year
Science Education Apparatus and Labs.
Computers and the Learning Process
Curriculum Development for Science Edu.
Science Education Policies
Master’s Thesis

Careers in Science Education

Science Education is the field concerned with sharing science content and process with individuals not traditionally concerned part of the scientific community. The target individuals may be children, college students or adults within the general public. The field of science education comprises science contents, some social science and some teaching pedagogy. The standards for science education provide expectations for the development of understanding for students through the entire twelve years of schooling. Those acquiring Master’s Degree in this field are preferred for teaching science subjects in schools, colleges and universities.

Total Fee : Rs. 28,150

Accordingly, the Application Form duly filled-in along with four stamp size photographs, copies of certificates and mark sheets and a Bank Draft for the full fee i.e. Rs. 28,150 in the name of “The Global Open University, Nagaland” payable at Dimapur must reach the Admissions Officer, The Global Open University, Sodzulhou Village, P.O. – ARTC, NH-39, Dimapur – 797115 Nagaland by registered / speed post only.

Examination Fee : A fee of Rs. 300 per paper is to be paid before appearing in the Annual Examinations to be held at different Examination Centers within the State of Nagaland (Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha).

Master’s Thesis : All students are required to submit a Master’s Thesis at the end of second year.

Assignments : All admitted participants must submit subject wise assignments based on the Mini Project Reports to be prepared by them on a topic related to each of the subjects.