Master Programme in Subject-Specific Education
120 ECTS credits
Study programme
Are you interested in developing your teaching and leading subject-specific school development? How to organise and conduct teaching is in focus in this Master's Programme in subject-specific education. By placing subject-specific school development at the forefront, this degree programme provides both an opportunity to develop as a teacher, and the tools needed to contribute to the collegial school development at your workplace. The programme is aimed at professional teachers at all stages.
Education level:
Master's level
Prerequisites
Degree of Bachelor or Degree of Master of Arts in Primary Education of at least 180 credits or a Degree of Master of Arts/Science in Secondary Education with at least 90 credits in one of the subjects Swedish/Swedish as a second language, English, Spanish, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, science studies, geography, history, religion, social studies, or physical education and health.
Upper secondary school level Swedish 3 or B, Swedish as a Second Language 3 or B, or equivalent. Upper secondary school level English 6 or B, or equivalent.
While studying
Education
This is a programme in subject-specific education. With a basis in subject-specific education research, focusing on various perspectives related to a selection of teaching material and how it can be transformed in order for the pupils to learn as much as possible, The courses focuses mainly on teaching within your specific subject or field, but also on general perspectives on subject-specific education. The courses provides specialisation in subject-specific education, but also focuses on your particular subject. You will focus on individual development as a teacher, alongside studies of how to lead subject-specific school development. In practice, this means that the studies are related to your professional teaching practices throughout.Form of Instruction
The programme is offered as distance education with a rate of study of 50%, with a few on-campus seminars each semester. These on-campus seminars are held late afternoons. Students are organised in study groups meant to act as a support throughout the various courses. This is a subject-specific education programme, which is also reflected in the structure of the programme. Specifically, this means that general studies are alternated with studies focused on your particular subject. The aim is to address any unique teaching conditions in relation to the specific subject matter.The programme is conducted by means of various digital tools. The learning platform Canvas is used for communication between teachers and students. Zoom is used for real-time teaching, such as group discussions and literature seminars.
Examination
Assessment is based on both written and oral examinations. The specific examination formats are specified in each course syllabus.Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Subject-specific school development: Introductory course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Subject-specific specialisation 1: Specialisation in subject-specific education (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Subject specific school development in cooperation with school organisers (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| To lead professional development in subject-specific education 1 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Systematic review in subject-specific education (Elective) | 7.5 |
| Research Methods I (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Degree Project (Master) in Subject-Specific Education (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Scientific theoretical perspectives on subject-specific education 1 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Subject-specific specialisation 2: Specialisation in subject-specific education (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Scientific theoretical perspectives on subject-specific education 2 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
7.5
| Semester 7 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Currently under development (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Currently under development (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 8 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Currently under development (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.