Available at Frontier Institute of Medical Sciences (FIMS), Haripur

Associate Degree in Education

Department of Education · Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2 years 4 semesters 69 credit hours Maximum 4 years

Program overview

The Associate Degree in Education (ADE) is a two-year program that provides foundational training for individuals aspiring to enter the teaching profession. The curriculum covers essential topics such as educational psychology, teaching methodologies, classroom management, and assessment techniques. Students also gain practical experience through micro-teaching and school-based internships. ADE graduates are equipped to support learning in early childhood and elementary education settings. Career opportunities include roles as primary school teachers, teaching assistants, and education facilitators in schools, community education programs, and private institutions.

Eligibility

Candidates holding an Intermediate certificate with at least 45% marks, or A-Levels with an equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad, or an equivalent certificate from a recognized institution, are eligible to apply.
Candidates need to pass an entry test or an aptitude interview conducted by the University.

Documents required

Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
Applicant CNIC / Form B
Father/Guardian CNIC
Domicile
04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
NOC from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)
Original Transcript from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)

Program Objectives and Program Outcomes

Program Objectives:

To equip prospective teachers with adequate knowledge of subject matter, contemporary pedagogies, communication skills, critical thinking and dispositions to become an elementary school teacher.
To offer students a teacher education program that allows them to move through a four-year B.Ed by completing part of the degree (ADE) and completing the remaining two years of the program immediately, or by completing the additional year(s) at a later date.

Program Outcomes:

To master the contemporary pedagogies of the desired level.
To practice communication skills and critical thinking in classroom situations.
To use the abilities gained for future-oriented teacher education programs.
To enhance focus on quality education at the school level.

Fee Structure

Program Duration (Years)	2
No. of Semesters	4
Admission Fee (One Time)	5,000
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee	10,000
Tuition Fee (Per Sem)	15,000
Security (Refundable)	5,000
Sem-1 Fee	35,000
Sem-2 Fee	25,000
Sem-3 Fee	25,000
Sem-4 Fee	25,000
Total Program Fee	110,000

Fees are subject to university policy and may be revised. Please confirm the current payable amount with the Distance Learning Directorate or your selected center.

Scheme of study

Explore the courses included in each semester of this program.

Semester 17 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
GS 123/141	Islamic Studies (only for Non-Muslims)	2-0
GS 123/141	Value, Ethics & Society (only for Non-Muslims)	2-0
GE 112	Introduction to Philosophy	3-0
ENG 101	Functional Communication (English-I)	3-0
EDU 101	Child Development	3-0
EDU 110	Guidance and Counseling	3-0
EDU 206	Classroom Management	3-0

Semester 26 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
GS 101	Ecosystem	3-0
GS 128	Pakistan Studies	2-0
MA 100	Mathematics-I (Pre-Calculus)	3-0
EDU 105	Foundations of Education	3-0
EDU 202	Development of Education in Pakistan	3-0
EDU 234	School Community & Teacher	3-0

Semester 36 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
GE 202	Civics and Community Engagement	2-0
IT 107	Applications of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)	2-1
MA 210	Introduction to Statistics	3-0
EDU 107	General Methods of Teaching	3-0
EDU 307	Curriculum Development & Implementation	3-0
EDU 325	Teacher Education in Pakistan	3-0

Semester 48 courses

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
MGT 270	Entrepreneurship	3-0
ENG 209	Academic Writing	3-0
GS 324	Sociology	3-0
EDU 291	Teaching Practice	0-3
EDU 303	Educational Measurement and Evaluation	3-0
GE 201	Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan	2-0
QT 101	Understanding of Holy Quran-I (only for Muslims)	0-1
MR 101	Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan-I (only for Non-Muslims)	1-0

Available at this center

Contact this center for admission schedules and local student support.

Haripur · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Frontier Institute of Medical Sciences (FIMS), Haripur

Opp Total Petrol Pump, Naeem Khan Colony, GT Road, Haripur.

Phone: 0995-613313

Email: info@fims.edu.pk

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