College: Educational Programs

This major focuses on the economic aspects of education and educational systems planning. Students acquire skills in educational finance, policy analysis, economic evaluation, and strategic planning. Graduates are prepared for careers in educational administration, policy making, research, and consulting.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of educational economics and planning.
• Develop skills in educational finance analysis and budgeting.
• Learn techniques for conducting economic evaluations of educational programs.
• Explore principles of educational policy analysis and development.
• Analyze and interpret educational data and economic indicators.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills for effective educational administration and policy making.

Core Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Educational Economics and Planning
   • An overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in educational economics and planning.
   • Basics of educational finance, policy analysis, and strategic planning.
2. Educational Finance
   • Principles of educational finance, including budgeting, funding mechanisms, and financial management.
   • Techniques for analyzing and managing educational budgets and financial resources.
3. Economic Evaluation of Education
   • Basics of economic evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and return on investment.
   • Techniques for conducting economic evaluations of educational programs and policies.
4. Educational Policy Analysis
   • Principles of educational policy analysis, including policy development, implementation, and evaluation.
   • Techniques for analyzing and developing educational policies and reforms.
5. Strategic Planning in Education
   • Basics of strategic planning, including visioning, goal setting, and action planning.
   • Techniques for developing and implementing strategic plans for educational institutions and systems.
6. Educational Data Analysis
   • Principles of educational data analysis, including statistical methods, data interpretation, and research design.
   • Techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting educational data and economic indicators.
7. Educational Research Methods
   • Principles of educational research methods, data analysis, and project management.
   • Techniques for conducting and presenting research in educational economics and planning.
8. Practical Training in Educational Economics and Planning
   • Practical experiences in educational economics and planning, including observations, internships, and practical projects in educational administration, policy-making organizations, or research institutions.
   • Application of acquired skills in practical educational administration and policy-making scenarios.
9. Graduation Project in Educational Economics and Planning
   • A capstone project applying skills in educational finance, policy analysis, or strategic planning.
   • Presentation of a refined analysis of educational policy, financial management plan, or strategic planning initiative.

Assessment Methods:

• Educational finance analyses, economic evaluation reports, policy analysis papers, strategic planning projects, data analysis studies, research methodology projects, practical training reports, final projects, group projects, and internship evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Educational Finance: Policy and Practice" by various authors.
• "Economic Evaluation of Educational Programs" by various authors.
• "Educational Policy Analysis" by various authors.
• "Strategic Planning for Education" by various authors.
• "Educational Data Analysis" by various authors.
• "Educational Research Methods" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of economics, education, and research methods. Suitable for students interested in educational administration, policy making, and research.

Duration of the Major:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships. Additional specialized training or a master’s degree may be required for advanced practice.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in Educational Economics and Planning and may pursue further education or obtain professional certifications in related fields such as a Master's in Education or Educational Policy or related disciplines.

Target Audience:

Aspiring educational administrators, policy analysts, researchers, consultants, and individuals seeking careers in educational administration, policy making, research, and consulting. This major equips students with the economic, analytical, and strategic planning skills needed to excel in educational economics and planning, supporting careers in educational administration, policy making, research, and consulting.