Academic Staff

Coordinator Professor: Prof. Maysoun Omar

1) Human-Sciences - Education-program-Early-Childhood-EC-

Mission:

The mission of the bachelor's in education program is to equip aspiring educators with a comprehensive understanding of

pedagogy and to cultivate exceptional educators dedicated the holistic development of early childhood and elementary learners

in Lebanon. In alignment with the faculty of Human Sciences" vision, the department of education aims to offer a competitive

program that is recognized internationally for quality in teaching, excellence in learning and sustainability for the future.

Objectives:

• Child Development: Equipping future teachers with a deep understanding of physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional growth from birth through age eight.

• Pedagogical Skills: Training educators to design and evaluate child-centered, play-based curricula that stimulate critical thinking.

• Inclusion: Fostering the ability to identify diverse learning needs and build supportive, adaptive classroom environments.

• Collaboration: Instilling professional ethics and communication skills necessary to partner effectively with families and specialists.

Learning Outcomes:

• Knowledge: Mastering developmental theories, classroom management strategies, early intervention signs, and health/safety standards.

• Intellectual Skills: Critically adapting teaching materials to young minds and using observational data to evaluate child progress.

• Practical Skills: Creating interactive lesson plans (literacy, math, arts), applying positive behavioral guidance, and running field-tested teaching practices.

• Transferable Skills: Communicating milestones empathetically to parents, using educational tech, and working seamlessly in multidisciplinary school teams.

Degree Requirements:

• Total Credits: Fulfilling 99 credit hours over 3 academic years (6 semesters) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

• Core Courses (59 Credits): Completing mandatory classes in early childhood pedagogy, literacy, creative arts, and supervised preschool teaching practices.

• Electives (23 Credits): Taking 11 credits of specialized education electives and 12 credits of interdisciplinary faculty electives (like Psychology or Sociology).

• University Requirements (17 Credits): Completing baseline university courses in languages, digital literacy, and civic engagement.

Career Opportunities:

• Classroom Teaching: Working as a preschool, nursery, or kindergarten teacher in private, public, or international school tracks.

• Administration: Serving as an early childhood center coordinator, supervisor, or daycare director.

• Curriculum Development: Designing age-appropriate textbooks, learning toys, and educational content for publishers and media.

• Community & NGOs: Managing early intervention, child protection, and psychosocial support programs for humanitarian organizations.

Overview:

Shaping the future of learning by training empathetic, innovative educators equipped with modern pedagogical methodologies and psychological insights.

Focus Areas: 

Teaching Methodologies, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, and Educational Leadership.

Career Paths: 

K-12 Teaching, School Administration, Curriculum Design, Corporate Training, Educational Consulting, and Learning Technology Coordination.

Call to Action: 

 View Degree Requirements

 Contact Advisor

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2) Human-Sciences - Education-program-Arabic-Language-AR-

Mission:

The mission of the bachelor's in education program is to equip aspiring educators with a comprehensive understanding of pedagogy and to cultivate exceptional educators dedicated the holistic development of early childhood and elementary learners in Lebanon. In alignment with the faculty of Human Sciences" vision, the department of education aims to offer a competitive program that is recognized internationally for quality in teaching, excellence in learning and sustainability for the future.

Objectives:

• Linguistic and Literary Proficiency: To provide future educators with a profound mastery of Arabic linguistics, structural grammar (Nahw), morphology (Sarf), and classical and contemporary literary traditions.

• Pedagogical Competence: To train students in applying modern, active learning methods and instructional strategies specifically tailored for teaching Arabic as a native or foreign language.

• Critical and Analytical Thinking: To develop the ability to critically analyze classical and modern Arabic texts, fostering analytical and literary appreciation skills that can be transferred to classrooms.

• Cultural Preservation and Innovation: To prepare educators who can preserve Arabic cultural and literary heritage while integrating modern educational technologies and digital media to keep the language engaging for new generations.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge and Understanding

    Graduates should be able to:

     • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the rules of Arabic grammar, morphology, prosody (Arud), and rhetoric (Balagha).

    • Identify major eras, figures, and literary movements in Arabic poetry and prose from the pre-Islamic period to the modern era.

    • Grasp the foundational theories of education, child/adolescent psychology, and modern curriculum design.

    • Understand the mechanics of language acquisition and specialized methods for teaching language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

2. Intellectual Skills:

    Graduates should be able to:

    • Critically analyze and critique diverse literary works, identifying thematic structures, stylistic devices, and historical contexts.

    • Evaluate and adapt national educational curricula to fit different student learning paces and classroom environments.

    • Diagnose common reading, writing, and linguistic difficulties among learners and design targeted remedial plans.

3. Professional and Practical Skills

    Graduates should be able to:

    • Prepare comprehensive lesson plans and execute interactive teaching units for Arabic language and literature.

    • Design and evaluate valid linguistic tests and rubrics to measure student reading comprehension, composition, and grammar skills.

    • Deliver engaging, error-free oral presentations and written essays in formal Arabic (Fusha), modeling high-level language performance.

    • Conduct supervised student-teaching internships in schools, managing classroom dynamics and behavior effectively.

4. General and Transferable Skills:

    Graduates should be able to:

    • Communicate fluidly, persuasively, and with high cultural and emotional intelligence within educational communities.

    • Utilize modern digital tools, educational platforms, and electronic text corpuses to design blended learning experiences.

    • Collaborate constructively within school committees, peer-review teams, and community literacy initiatives.

Degree Requirements:

To earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Education - Arabic Language Track, students must successfully complete a total of 99 credit hours over 3 academic years (6 semesters) while maintaining a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00.

The credit requirements are structured as follows:

• Major Core Requirements (59 Credits): Mandatory courses split between deep Arabic content (e.g., Syntax, Prose, Poetry, Rhetoric) and core educational methodology courses, concluding with a mandatory school internship (practicum).

• Departmental Electives (11 Credits): Specialized courses within language education, such as Arabic Children’s Literature, Folk Literature, or advanced linguistic studies.

• Faculty Electives (12 Credits): Interdisciplinary humanities coursework chosen from other departments within the Faculty of Human Sciences (such as Psychology, History, or Mass Communication).

• General University Requirements (17 Credits): General university courses (including Information Technology, Civilizations, and English Language) to ensure global readiness and general knowledge.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Education in Arabic Language program are uniquely qualified for high-demand roles across schools, cultural spaces, and media industries:

• Arabic Language Educator: Teaching Arabic language, grammar, and literature at the elementary, middle, or secondary school levels in public and private institutions.

• Curriculum Specialist & Instructional Designer: Developing Arabic textbooks, digital learning content, and educational apps for ministries of education, private schools, or ed-tech firms.

• Arabic Copywriter & Content Editor: Reviewing, editing, and creating high-quality written material for publishing houses, news agencies, advertising companies, and digital media platforms.

• Educational Advisor in NGOs: Designing and managing literacy programs, remedial education camps, and language preservation projects for local and international non-profit organizations.

• Proofreader & Literary Critic: Conducting professional proofreading for academic research journals, novels, legal documents, and official institutional publications.

Overview: 

Shaping the future of learning by training empathetic, innovative educators equipped with modern pedagogical methodologies and psychological insights.

Focus Areas: 

Teaching Methodologies, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, and Educational Leadership.

K-12 Teaching, School Administration, Curriculum Design, Corporate Training, Educational Consulting, and Learning Technology Coordination.

Call to Action: 

 View Degree Requirements

 Contact Advisor

 Name:

 Ext:

 Email:

3) Human-Sciences - Education-program-English-Language-EN-

Mission:

The mission of the bachelor's in education program is to equip aspiring educators with a comprehensive understanding of

pedagogy and to cultivate exceptional educators dedicated the holistic development of early childhood and elementary learners

in Lebanon. In alignment with the faculty of Human Sciences" vision, the department of education aims to offer a competitive

program that is recognized internationally for quality in teaching, excellence in learning and sustainability for the future.

Objectives:

• Linguistic & Literary Mastery: Building a comprehensive command of English linguistics, phonetics, grammar, and global literary traditions.

• Methodological Excellence: Training future teachers in modern, evidence-based TEFL/TESOL and communicative language teaching models.

• Analytical Thinking: Sharpening text-deconstruction skills to foster critical thinking, literary appreciation, and media literacy in school classrooms.

• Digital & Cultural Savvy: Preparing educators to integrate modern educational technology and cross-cultural awareness into global classrooms.

Learning Outcomes:

• Knowledge: Mastering English structural systems (syntax, phonology), major historical literary movements, educational psychologies, and second language acquisition stages.

• Intellectual Skills: Critically evaluating literary subtexts, adapting global English curricula to fit local needs, and diagnosing student linguistic gaps.

• Practical Skills: Designing interactive lesson plans, constructing objective language assessment metrics, and running a live classroom during supervised internships.

• Transferable Skills: Communicating fluently with cross-cultural empathy, building blended learning models via educational tech, and working effectively in school committees.

Degree Requirements:

• Total Credits: Completing 99 credit hours across 3 academic years (6 semesters) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

• Core Courses (59 Credits): Fulfilling mandatory classes split between advanced English content (Linguistics, Drama, Novels) and pedagogical tracks (TEFL Methods, Practicum).

• Electives (23 Credits): Taking 11 credits of specialized English electives (e.g., Discourse Analysis) and 12 credits of interdisciplinary faculty electives (Psychology, Sociology).

• University Requirements (17 Credits): Fulfilling university-wide general requirements covering digital literacy, Arabic language, and civic engagement.

Career Opportunities:

• School Education: Working as an English language, composition, and literature teacher in private, public, or international school systems.

• Language Academies: Instructing non-native speakers as a TEFL/ESL specialist in adult language centers or corporate training hubs.

• Ed-Tech & Publishing: Serving as an instructional designer, textbook author, or digital content creator for educational publishers.

• Media & Corporate: Working as a professional copywriter, content editor, or proofreader for international agencies, PR firms, and digital media.

• Development Sector: Managing literacy initiatives, community education projects, and language support systems within local and international NGOs.

Overview: 

Shaping the future of learning by training empathetic, innovative educators equipped with modern pedagogical methodologies and psychological insights.

Focus Areas: 

Teaching Methodologies, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, and Educational Leadership.

Career Paths: 

K-12 Teaching, School Administration, Curriculum Design, Corporate Training, Educational Consulting, and Learning Technology Coordination.

Call to Action: 

 View Degree Requirements

 Contact Advisor

 Name:

 Ext:

 Email:

4) Human-Sciences - Education-program-Sciences-and-Mathematics-SM-

Mission:

The mission of the bachelor's in education program is to equip aspiring educators with a comprehensive understanding of

pedagogy and to cultivate exceptional educators dedicated the holistic development of early childhood and elementary learners in Lebanon. In alignment with the faculty of Human Sciences" vision, the department of education aims to offer a competitive program that is recognized internationally for quality in teaching, excellence in learning and sustainability for the future.

Objectives:

• STEM Foundation: Providing a solid background in math (algebra, geometry) and core sciences (physics, chemistry, biology).

• Inquiry-Based Pedagogy: Training future teachers in hands-on, problem-solving, and lab-centered teaching methods for young learners.

• Misconception Diagnosis: Developing skills to analyze data and correct early student misunderstandings in math and science.

• Tech Integration: Equipping teachers to use virtual labs and math software (like GeoGebra) in the classroom.

Learning Outcomes:

• Knowledge: Mastering baseline calculus, statistics, scientific laws, child cognitive stages, and school laboratory safety rules.

• Intellectual Skills: Simplifying abstract concepts into age-appropriate lessons, analyzing student test data, and selecting quality digital tools.

• Practical Skills: Running inquiry-based lessons, managing safe school lab experiments, and conducting live teaching during school internships.

• Transferable Skills: Explaining quantitative data clearly to non-specialists, using educational software, and collaborating on science fair committees.

Degree Requirements:

• Total Credits: Fulfilling 99 credit hours over 3 academic years (6 semesters) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

• Core Courses (59 Credits): Completing mandatory classes balancing STEM content (Algebra, Calculus, Biology) with teaching methods and an internship.

• Electives (23 Credits): Taking 11 credits of specialized education electives (e.g., Environmental Education) and 12 credits of humanities faculty electives.

• University Requirements (17 Credits): Completing general university modules in IT, languages, and civic engagement.

Career Opportunities:

• School Teaching: Working as a math or general science teacher at the elementary or middle school level in private or public networks.

• STEM Design: Creating hands-on science kits, logic games, and interactive math workbooks for educational publishers.

• Lab Coordination: Managing equipment, inventory, and safety standards for school science laboratories.

• Ed-Tech Content: Developing digital learning animations, practice applications, and scripts for e-learning platforms.

• NGO Education: Designing foundational numeracy and basic literacy programs for community development organizations and non-profits.

Overview: 

Shaping the future of learning by training empathetic, innovative educators equipped with modern pedagogical methodologies and psychological insights.

Focus Areas: 

Teaching Methodologies, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, and Educational Leadership.

Career Paths: 

K-12 Teaching, School Administration, Curriculum Design, Corporate Training, Educational Consulting, and Learning Technology Coordination.

Call to Action: 

 View Degree Requirements

 Contact Advisor

 Name:

 Ext:

 Email:

5) Human-Sciences - Education-program-Social-Sciences-SS-

Mission:

The mission of the bachelor's in education program is to equip aspiring educators with a comprehensive understanding of pedagogy and to cultivate exceptional educators dedicated the holistic development of early childhood and elementary learners in Lebanon. In alignment with the faculty of Human Sciences" vision, the department of education aims to offer a competitive program that is recognized internationally for quality in teaching, excellence in learning and sustainability for the future.

Objectives:

• Socio-Historical Foundation: Providing a strong academic grounding in history, geography, civic structures, and cultural anthropology.

• Active Pedagogy: Training teachers in inquiry-based methods, text analysis, and media literacy tailored for social studies classrooms.

• Spatial & Historical Literacy: Developing skills to foster chronological thinking, map reading, and geographic systems analysis in young learners.

• Civic & Eco-Awareness: Preparing educators to build socially responsible citizens through heritage preservation and "green" sustainable education.

Learning Outcomes:

• Knowledge: Mastering Lebanese and global history, sociology, child psychologies, curriculum models, and eco-literacy pedagogy.

• Intellectual Skills: Analyzing historical sources for bias, simplifying complex economic or civic themes, and synthesizing geographic data.

• Practical Skills: Designing interactive lessons using maps and digital archives, managing classroom dynamics, and executing school-based teaching.

• Transferable Skills: Communicating cultural and socio-political context objectively, applying life skills, and partnering with community heritage projects.

Degree Requirements:

• Total Credits: Completing 99 credit hours over 3 academic years (6 semesters) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

• Core Courses (59 Credits): Fulfilling mandatory classes split between teaching theories (Classroom Management) and content (History of Lebanon, Map Reading), including a school internship.

• Electives (23 Credits): Fulfilling 11 credits of specialized education electives (e.g., Heritage Education) and 12 credits of humanities faculty electives.

• University Requirements (17 Credits): Fulfilling university-wide general courses in IT, languages, and human rights.

Career Opportunities:

• School Educator: Teaching history, geography, and civics at the elementary or middle school level in private and public institutions.

• Museum & Heritage Work: Designing educational tour routes, youth workshops, and learning guides for museums and historical sites.

• Publishing & Ed-Tech: Writing and editing textbooks, interactive atlases, and digital humanities content for educational publishers.

• Civic & NGO Initiatives: Coordinating citizenship training, youth leadership camps, and community engagement projects for non-profits.

• Eco-Literacy Coordination: Managing "Green Education" workshops and sustainable living programs for environmental foundations.

Overview: 

Shaping the future of learning by training empathetic, innovative educators equipped with modern pedagogical methodologies and psychological insights.

Focus Areas: 

Teaching Methodologies, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, and Educational Leadership.

Career Paths: 

K-12 Teaching, School Administration, Curriculum Design, Corporate Training, Educational Consulting, and Learning Technology Coordination.

Call to Action: 

 View Degree Requirements

 Contact Advisor

 Name:

 Ext:

 Email: