Distance learning program

Associate Degree in Education

Department of Education

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

Centers offering this program

Current availability based on active center records.

93 centers

Ajk · Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Avicena Science College

Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir

Associate Degree in Education

Program overview

Eligibility

Documents required

Program Objectives and Program Outcomes

Program Objectives:

Program Outcomes:

Fee Structure

Scheme of study

Centers offering this program

Avicena Science College

Faran Institute of Technology (Bhimber)

Faran Institute of Technology (Kotli)

Faran Institute of Technology (Rawalakot)

Kashmir Public Science College

Muhammadan Science College

Neelum Institute of Technical Professional & Educational Network,

Read Foundation Science College

Rise Lead College, Chamyati , AJK

Ghizer Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch

Chilas Institute of Technology

Alam Public School & College, (GSTC) Jutial, Gilgit

North Beacon House College

City Public School, Skardu

Abbott Group of Colleges Islamabad

Comwave Institute of Sciences & Information Technology

Concordia School & College

National Textile Institute (NTI)

Abbott Group of Colleges (Abbottabad)

Comwave Institute of Sciences & Information Technology (Abbottabad)

Vertex Institute of Science & Technology, Abbottabad.

Bannu Institute of Education, Science & Technology (BEST)

Buner Education College

Muslim College of Education & Business Administration

College of Business & IT

The Premier College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Buner

Country Model College of Management Sciences

Muslim Model Degree College

Institute of Education & Management Sciences

Chakdara Polytechnic Institute

College of Business & IT, Upper Dir

Dir College of Science & Technology

Abbott Group of Colleges (Haripur)

Comwave Institute of Sciences & Information Technology (Haripur)

Frontier Institute of Medical Sciences (FIMS), Haripur

Garrison College of Allied Health Sciences

Al Noor College of Engineering & Technology

Comprehensive Institute Of Professional Studies

Sarhad Institute of Education & Research

Malakand Medical & Dental College

Abbott Group of Colleges (Mansehra)

ANSI Institute of Management Sciences

Regional College of Education, Takhtbhai

Sarhad Institute of Education & Management Sciences

Himalaya College of Science & Technology

Swabi College of Physical Education, (SCOPE)

Abbott Institute of Management Sciences (AIMS)

Indus Polytechnic Institute

Frontier Institute of Education & Management Sciences

Abrar Shakir Institute of Science &Tech Pindi Gheb

Rise Institute, Attock (Provisionally Enlisted)

Agile Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Bahawalpur (Provisionally Enlisted)

KIPS College Bhakkar

Pak Pearl College, Kallur Kot (District Bhakkar)

The Leeds College of Education

The Faith College, Bhakkar (Provisionally Enlisted)

Aspire College Gulberg, Faisalabad

Capital College of Allied Health Sciences,

Khursheed Latif Memorial College Faith Jang

Aspire College Gujar Khan

Alliance College, Daska - Sialkot (Provisionally Enlisted)

Punjab Group of Colleges, Qila Didar Singh, (Provisionally Enlisted)

Royal College Gujranwala

Faran College, Lalamusa Gujrat (Provisionally Enlisted)

Institute of Gujrat, Gujrat (Provisionally Enlisted)

Sir Syed College of Excellence, Hassan Abdal (Provisionally Enlisted)

Muhammad Ali College of Professional Studies Hazro

Leads College, Jauharabad District Khushab (Provisionally Enlisted)

Liaqat Graduate College for Girls Dina

Indus Wings Institute of Higher Studies, Kahuta, (Provisionally Enlisted)