Teacher Preparation Program

Professional Competence:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of their academic discipline and the pedagogical methods required to teach it.
• Utilize modern technology and varied teaching strategies to facilitate student learning.

Strategic Pedagogy:

• Design, implement, and evaluate curricula that effectively promote learning for diverse student populations.
• Revise and develop student assessment methods to measure educational progress accurately.

Generic & Interpersonal Skills:

• Commitment to sound moral and ethical principles in a professional educational setting.
• Effective use of communication and numerical skills in classroom management and professional collaboration.
• Ability to engage in self-directed learning for lifelong professional development.

Community & Research Engagement:

• Conduct or apply research to support educational reform efforts and solve practical challenges in the field.
• Collaborate effectively with the community to meet societal educational needs.

• Composite Score: Final placement is based on a weighted average of:
  • 30% High School GPA (Minimum 90% is often required for competitive entry).
  • 30% General Aptitude Test (Qudurat).
  • 40% Subject Achievement Test (Tahsili).
• General Criteria:
  • The applicant must be a Saudi national (or meet specific international student criteria) and be under 25 years old.
  • A medical fitness examination is required to ensure suitability for the teaching profession.
• Major Selection: While some students enter directly into tracks like Sharia Program, others are allocated to specific education majors (e.g., Special Education, Art Education) after completing the Common First Year based on their GPA and available seats. 

Preparatory Year – First Semester

ENGL101 – English Language Skills I – 3 Credit Hours
IT101 – Introduction to Information Technology – 3 Credit Hours
COMM101 – Communication Skills – 3 Credit Hours
SCI101 – Basic Sciences I – 3 Credit Hours

Preparatory Year – Second Semester

ENGL102 – English Language Skills II – 3 Credit Hours
IT102 – Computer Applications – 3 Credit Hours
COMM102 – Professional Communication – 3 Credit Hours
SCI102 – Basic Sciences II – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – First Semester (Foundational Knowledge)

EDUC101 – Introduction to Education – 3 Credit Hours
IC101 – Introduction to Islamic Culture – 2 Credit Hours
PSY101 – Foundations of Psychology – 3 Credit Hours
CHD101 – Child Development – 2 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester (Foundational Knowledge)

EDUC102 – Principles of Curriculum Design – 3 Credit Hours
EDUC103 – Educational Philosophy – 2 Credit Hours
SPED101 – Introduction to Special Education – 2 Credit Hours
QUR101 – Qur’anic Studies – 2 Credit Hours
ART101 – Art in Education – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester (Pedagogical & Specialized Training)

EDTECH201 – Educational Technology – 3 Credit Hours
CURR201 – Curriculum Planning and Design – 3 Credit Hours
SPED201 – Methods of Teaching Special Education – 2 Credit Hours
QUR201 – Advanced Qur’anic Studies – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester (Pedagogical & Specialized Training)

ART201 – Advanced Art Education – 2 Credit Hours
MATH201 – Teaching Mathematics – 3 Credit Hours
SCI201 – Teaching Science – 3 Credit Hours
PSY201 – Educational Psychology – 2 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester (Methods of Teaching & Specialization)

LANG301 – Methods of Teaching Languages – 3 Credit Hours
HIST301 – Methods of Teaching Social Studies – 3 Credit Hours
TECH301 – Instructional Technology in Classrooms – 2 Credit Hours
CURR301 – Advanced Curriculum Development – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester (Methods of Teaching & Specialization)

SPED301 – Inclusive Education Practices – 2 Credit Hours
ART301 – Creative Teaching Methods – 2 Credit Hours
MATH301 – Problem Solving in Mathematics Education – 2 Credit Hours
SCI301 – Laboratory and Experimental Methods – 2 Credit Hours
EDRES301 – Introduction to Educational Research – 2 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – First Semester (Field Experience & Graduation)

EDPRAC401 – Teaching Internship (Practicum) – 6 Credit Hours
CAPSTONE401 – Capstone Project in Education – 3 Credit Hours
EDMETH401 – Advanced Teaching Methods – 2 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Second Semester (Field Experience & Graduation)

EDPRAC402 – Teaching Internship (Continued) – 6 Credit Hours
EDRES402 – Educational Research Project – 3 Credit Hours
LEAD402 – Leadership and Management in Education – 2 Credit Hours