SYLLABI & COURSES STRUCTURE- Go University- Ghana/Global

 

 

 

FAQ: Applying to Graduate School- Go University

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Q:What is the purpose of graduate school?

 

Undergraduate education gives students a broad, general education.

Graduate education provides students with more advanced learning in a specialized discipline or sub-discipline.

Graduate school gives an in-depth understanding such that the student becomes something of an

expert in the topic of study. A good graduate program also teaches advanced skills in such areas as problem-solving, mathematics, writing, oral presentation, and technology, each as applied to the particular field of study.

 

Q:What is the different between M.A./M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs?

 

M.A./M.S. and Ph.D. students usually take the same courses, although Ph.D. students may be required to take more courses than M.A./M.Sc. students (sometimes the opposite is true).

 

The major difference between these degrees is in the level of original thinking that is expected.

Ph.D.’s are trained to be leaders of research and research groups, conceiving and promoting new

ideas. M.A./M.Sc. students, on the other hand, are trained to participate as part of a team carrying

out advanced work. They may or may not become team leaders.

 

Q:When should I go to graduate school?

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Graduate school is appropriate at any age and stage of life. Some students go to graduate school

directly after finishing their undergraduate education. However, many others undertake graduate

studies after having been out of school for some period of time. You should go to graduate

school when you are ready to get the most out of the experience. The purpose of graduate schooling is to learn material

that you expect to use professionally or want to know for personal satisfaction.

 

Q:Where should I apply to graduate school?

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You should apply to graduate programs that offer courses of study that you are interested in and

that have faculty who are known for their expertise in your area of interest.

Always remember one thing: if you are in doubt about whether or not you are qualified for a

graduate program, apply to that program and let them make the decision about whether or not

they want you. You may not be a good judge about which graduate programs will want you as a

student and which will not want you. JUST APPLY TO US NOW AND LET US BE THE JUDGE.

 

Q:How important are my test scores and gentsrades for my graduate school application?

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Graduate applications are evaluated by the department to which you apply, and every department

evaluates graduate applications different. Include your undergraduate or advanced diploma certificates.

Mature students with higher education or specialist education with long term working experience may apply.

 

Q:What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?

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You must attach your CV to your application.

A CV is a summary document listing all of your professional experience and publications or

other products. You should list and briefly summarize each professional position you have had,

state all professional affiliations in professional societies (and any offices held), mention any

awards or scholarships you have received, patents acquired, and list all publications, both those

pertinent to you work as well as other published material of note. Special items such as project

reports, computer programs, conferences organized, etc., should also be mentioned. A CV

should be concise but informative about all aspects of your professional work.

 

Q:How should I write a statement of purpose?

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A statement of purpose is used by the faculty evaluating graduate applications to determine how

well an applicant will fit into their graduate program. A statement of purpose will also be used

to help match up a graduate student with interested faculty. Be as specific as possible about your

goals for graduate study and for your professional aspirations beyond graduate school. Also,

give a concise summary of any relevant work or experience in your background that has

prepared you for graduate work or has honed your professional interests.

Also, be sure your statement of purpose is well written, since it may be the only writing sample upon which your

written skills can be evaluated directly.

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Q:How important are letters of recommendation for my graduate school application?

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Letters of recommendation from faculty members who have taught you or supervised a major

piece of work (i.e., undergraduate thesis, summer research project, laboratory research assistant,

etc.) are the most valuable if they substantiate your capabilities, especially the ability to do creative work with minimal supervision. Letters from persons outside academia are less useful, since they seldom can evaluate the potential for outstanding academic performance.

 

Q:What financial aid is available for graduate school?

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Financial aid can take the form of  from government and private agencies. Government

and private loans are also available. There are many sources of graduate school funding available, and so it is to your advantage to learn about them and apply for them.

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Steps for Admission

Explore

With nearly 50 fields of study, your critical first step in the

admission process is to identify the field  in with which

you wish to study.

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Prepare

At Go University, graduate admissions decisions are made

by Graduate committee in your proposed field of study. 

Although the Graduate School coordinates the

admission process and establishes minimum requirements

for admission, application deadlines and additional

requirements vary by field of study and degree program.

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Apply

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All application materials should be uploaded with your online application.  Please do not send unsolicited additional materials to your proposed field of study or the Graduate School. 

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Check your status

You may check the status of your application by mail. Please allow at least 7 days for your status to be updated.

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• MSc Educational Research Methods

18 months duration

• Overview

   

  This programme for education professionals will give you a critical understanding of key issues, principles and methods in education research.

  You’ll learn to design, conduct, analyse and interpret education research, informed by an understanding of the philosophical and theoretical issues at work. You’ll study research design, data collection and analysis while learning to interpret results.

  Crucially, you’ll consider how to choose and integrate different methodologies, bringing together qualitative and quantitative methods to answer the complex questions you’ll face throughout your professional career. You’ll use software for advanced statistical modelling, consider issues such as ethics and develop your own research project – and you’ll also choose from optional modules available acros Education.

  Please be aware that this programme contains a substantial mathematical and statistical element. You’ll need to be comfortable with intermediate level mathematics before you apply, and have the confidence to develop this further.

   

• Course content

   

  You’ll study a set of core modules that develop your understanding of different research methods, as well as the underlying assumptions and philosophical issues that impact on social science research.

  Document analysis, interviewing and observing are the three key qualitative methods you’ll study, and you’ll develop and use different frameworks for analysing their findings. You’ll also explore quantitative methods, applying software such as SPSS to real datasets to build your skills. At the same time, you consider key philosophical debates such as positivism and empiricism, as well as their implications for the validity and reliability of knowledge claims in education research.

  Throughout these modules you’ll gain a practical understanding of how the quality of research is affected by a whole chain of activities – from forming the right research questions to accurate reporting of results.

  You’ll develop that knowledge when you formulate your own research questions and develop the design of your dissertation – an empirical study related to your own interests, allowing you to navigate the whole research process and demonstrate your skills.

  If you choose to study part-time, you’ll study over a longer period and take fewer modules in each year.

   

   

  Course structure

   

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  You’ll study five compulsory modules, including your dissertation. Then you’ll choose 30 credits from the optional modules below.

   

  Compulsory modulesOptional modules

  - Educational Research Methods Dissertation Study
  - Getting Started: Research Questions and Approaches in Education
  - Philosophical Underpinning of Educational Research
  - Qualitative Data: Processes of Collections, Interpretation and Analysis
  - Statistical Modelling in Educational Research- EAL, language diversity and inclusion: research and theory
  - EAL, Language Diversity and Inclusion: investigating policy and pedagogy
  - Educational Research Methods Directed Study
  - Directed Study in Education 1
  - Science Education: Curriculum and Professional Development
  - Technology Enhanced Language Learning
  - Learning with Digital Technologies
  - Design and Evaluation of Digital Learning Environments
  - Technology, Education and Society
  - Digital Learning in Practice
  - International Educational Management: Developing Leadership
  - International Educational Management: Developing Staff for Institutional Improvement
  - International Educational Management: Developing Financial and Material Resources
  - International Educational Management: Effective Development of Policies and Plans for Change
  - Mathematics: Curriculum and Assessment
  - Trends in Research in Mathematics Education
  - Special Educational Needs: Principles and Practice
  - Special Educational Needs: International Perspectives
  - Developmental Disorders I: Dyslexia and Developmental Coordination Disorder
  - Developmental Disorders II: Attention Deficit Disorder and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  - Teaching Children with Learning Difficulties
  - Developmental Disorders in the Early Years
  - Teaching Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
  - Theorizing Childhood and Youth
  - Research with Children and Young People
  - Learning and Teaching Vocabulary
  - Grammar, Learning and Teaching
  - Learning and Language in Primary Classrooms
  - Teacher Education for TESOL
  - The TESOL curriculum and TESOL change
  - Assessing Language Learning
  - Materials Development for TESOL

   

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  Learning and teaching

   

  We use diverse teaching and learning methods to reflect the variety of methods used on this programme. You’ll attend seminars and tutorials, as well as benefitting from group learning sessions and online learning. This programme also includes practical classes where you’ll work on statistics and data analysis. Independent study is also an important part of this course, allowing you to pursue your research interests and build your skills.

   

   

  Assessment

   

  You’ll be assessed using methods that include poster presentations and essays, as well as data analysis and reporting tasks. Normally you’ll be able to submit essay drafts to your tutors for feedback before you submit them, and we offer other forms of support as well.

   

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  Entry requirements

   

  A bachelor degree plus  experience in the field of education. We consider applicants with alternative qualifications and experience on an individual basis.

   

   

   

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