Diploma Programs
Al al-Bayt University
Faculty of Educational Sciences
Higher Diploma Programs
In the context of the orientations of the Ministry of Education to improve the level of its teachers through granting them certificates that enable them to achieve progress in their careers, the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Al al-Bayt University updated the diploma plans in order to upgrade from the level of vocational diploma to the level of higher diploma. Thus, the number of credit hours has become (27) instead of (24) hours. In addition, the courses in the various diploma programs have been updated. The first batch was graduated, and the certificates were accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Education as a higher diploma not vocational diploma.
The Faculty of Educational Sciences at Al al-Bayt University offers three specialties of higher diploma level:
First: Education Diploma:
This certificate of Diploma is considered to be a qualification for the teacher of different majors. It qualifies him/her to upgrade the level of his/her career. Also, it might be one of the requirements to promote the teacher to the post of educational supervisor. The Education Diploma study plan consists of two parts:
1. Compulsory Courses: (18) Credit Hours include the following courses:
| No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 1101570 | Planning Educational Curricula | 3 |
| 2 | 1101592 | Educational Techniques | 3 |
| 3 | 1102501 | Education Foundations | 3 |
| 4 | 1102531 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| 5 | 1102532 | Measurement and Evaluation in Education and Psychology | 3 |
| 6 | 1102581 | Principles of Educational Supervision | 3 |
2. Optional Courses: (9) Credit Hours which the student chooses from the following courses:
| No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 1101510 | Methods of Teaching Islamic Education (1) | 3 |
| 2 | 1101511 | Methods of Teaching Islamic Education (2) | 3 |
| 3 | 1101512 | Methods of Teaching Arabic Language (1) | 3 |
| 4 | 1101513 | Methods of Teaching Arabic Language (2) | 3 |
| 5 | 1101514 | Methods of Teaching English Language (1) | 3 |
| 6 | 1101515 | Methods of Teaching English Language (2) | 3 |
| 7 | 1101516 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies (1) | 3 |
| 8 | 1101517 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies (2) | 3 |
| 9 | 1101518 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education (1) | 3 |
| 10 | 1101519 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education (2) | 3 |
| 11 | 1101520 | Methods of Teaching Science (1) | 3 |
| 12 | 1101521 | Methods of Teaching Science (2) | 3 |
| 13 | 1101522 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics (1) | 3 |
| 14 | 1101523 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics (2) | 3 |
| 15 | 1101540 | Methods of Teaching and Practical Application 1 | 3 |
| 16 | 1101541 | Methods of Teaching and Practical Application 2 | 3 |
Second: School Administration Diploma:
This certificate of diploma gives the teacher an opportunity to move towards administration, whether principal assistant or principal. It is the first step for the teacher to be principal. The School Administration Diploma plan consists of two parts:
1. Compulsory Courses: (18) Credit Hours include the following courses:
| No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 1102581 | Principles of Educational Supervision | 3 |
| 2 | 1102583 | Educational Planning Foundations | 3 |
| 3 | 1102584 | Introduction to Educational Leadership | 3 |
| 4 | 1102585 | Research Methods in School Administration | 3 |
| 5 | 1102587 | School Administration Foundations | 3 |
| 6 | 1102591 | Computer Applications in School Administration | 3 |
2. Optional Courses: (9) Credit Hours which the student chooses from the following courses:
| No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 1101570 | Educational Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| 2 | 1102501 | Education Foundations | 3 |
| 3 | 1102531 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| 4 | 1102586 | School Classroom Administration | 3 |
| 5 | 1102588 | Education and Social and Cultural Change | 3 |
| 6 | 1102589 | Educational Policies | 3 |
| 7 | 1102590 | Applications in School Administration | 3 |
Third: Learning Disabilities Diploma:
This certificate of diploma gives its holder the opportunity to transfer to the resource room to deal with students with learning disabilities. The plan consists of two parts:
1. Compulsory Courses: (21) Credit Hours include the following courses:
| No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | 1103550 | Measurement and Evaluation in Learning Disabilities | 3 | |
| 2 | 1103560 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 | |
| 3 | 1103564 | Developmental Learning Disabilities | 3 | 1103560 |
| 4 | 1103566 | Language Learning Disabilities | 3 | |
| 5 | 1103567 | Academic Learning Disabilities | 3 | |
| 6 | 1103568 | Study Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities | 3 | |
| 7 | 1103581 | Practical Training in the Resource Rooms of Learning Disabilities | 3 | |
2. Optional Courses: (6) Credit Hours which the student chooses from the following courses:
| No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
| 1 | 1103520 | Strategies of Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities | 3 | 1103550 |
| 2 | 1103530 | Adjustment the Students with Learning Disabilities Behavior | 3 | |
| 3 | 1103563 | Issues in Learning Disabilities | 3 | |
| 4 | 1103565 | Speech and Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| 5 | 1103569 | Curricula of Students with Learning Disabilities | 3 | |
Admission Requirements of Diploma Programs
Candidates for admission to the Higher Diploma Program must have a bachelor degree or what equivalent from a university recognized by Al al-Bayt University.
