Diploma in Education

Diploma in Education is a Diploma program taught at Amoud University, Somalia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Diploma in Education at Amoud University is a two-year programme designed to train teachers for lower secondary and primary schools in subjects like science, mathematics, social studies, languages (Arabic and English), and Islamic Studies. Students in secondary education take double majors and develop competence to teach two subjects. The primary education diploma is an in-service programme, with urban teachers attending evening classes year-round and rural teachers attending during holidays and receiving mentoring. The course is organised into four semesters over two years, with coursework, examinations, and a project. A freshman year includes foundation courses in English, mathematics, science, Arabic, and Islamic studies, with at least 600 hours of internship in a real school environment and a senior year project in education. The programme can be taken full-time, part-time, sandwich, or online, as approved by the Faculty of Education.

Modules

• Cell biology
• Zoology
• Introduction to psychology
• Freshman English I (Reading skills)
• Botany
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Human development
• Freshman English II (writing skills)
• Teaching practicum
• Teaching methodologies
• General ecology
• Genetics

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Education at Amoud University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Amoud University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Amoud University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students admitted to the diploma in secondary education programme must first complete a freshman year including foundation courses and fulfil the internship requirement; specific academic qualifications are structured and approved by the faculty and Senate.

Please check detail of study units at https://amouduniversity.org/faculties/faculty-of-education/diploma-in-education