FACULTY OF EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA / UNAM

PhD in Curriculum Studies, Instruction and Assessment

A. Module work and Thesis Mode

  • This mode is specifically meant for the candidates who intend to enroll while having either B.Ed or B.A./B.Sc./B.Agric. + Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and the Specialized Post-Graduate Diploma in Special Education.

  • Candidates for this mode must take and pass all the first year Module for the Faculty of Education M.Ed., and in particular Module EPS 6190 (Advanced Educational Research) with an average of 75 % and above.

B. Thesis only Mode

  • This mode is meant for candidates who possess M.Ed or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

  • Candidates opting for this option have to ascertain the Department that they have taken and passed a research methodology Module in their previous programmes.

  • Candidates who have not taken and passed a research methodology Module shall be required to enrol in Module ESP6110 (Advanced Educational Research) concurrently.: ESP6110 is a M.Ed module.

  • Candidates who have M.Ed degrees or equivalents in areas other than Curriculum Instruction and Assessment Studies shall be required to enroll in Module CAC6110 (Principles of Curriculum Theory and Design)  concurrently.: CAC6110 is an M.Ed module

  • In addition one module may be recommended in the area of specialization which the candidate intends to pursue.

    SUPERVISION

  • A Ph.D. candidate registered with the Department of CIAS shall be required to pursue studies under the direction of a main Supervisor who shall be a member of the academic staff of the Department of CIAS.

  • The CIAS Departmental Board shall nominate the main Supervisor after consultation with the Senior Staff in the department.  Such as Supervisor shall be approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee and appointed by SENATE.

  • A Co-Supervisor shall also be appointed from within the Faculty of Education or UNAM.  A Co-Supervisor can also be appointed from outside UNAM as need may arise.  When appointed from outside UNAM, the CV of such a person shall be presented to Postgraduate Studies Committee for approval.

  • It shall be the duty of the main Supervisor to monitor the progress of the candidate.  The Main Supervisor shall be required to submit reports to the Higher Degrees Committee. 

  • Progress reports shall be submitted on half-year basis for full-time students and yearly for part-time students.

  • Change of Supervisors may only occur upon recommendation by the Department of CIAS.

Submission of Thesis

  • The candidate shall be required to submit the Final Title and Abstract of the Thesis Six months before the submission of the complete Thesis.  After the Title has been approved, the Candidate or the Supervisor may not change this approved Title without the permission of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.  However, the abstract may be modified to match the final piece of work.

  • The Final Thesis shall be submitted in English.

  • The maximum length for the Ph.D. Thesis shall be 100,000 words excluding the reference list.

  • Originality shall be a key factor in recognizing the Final Thesis.

  • The Final Thesis shall be Typed or Printed ‘double-spacing’, International A4 paper size (210mm x297 mm).

  • The Candidate shall be required to submit three loose bound copies for examination.

Examination of Thesis

  • The Candidate must register, in writing, with the Department and the Registrar’s Office the intention for the Thesis to be examined.

  • Accompanying such intention shall be signed statement from the main Supervisor that the Thesis is indeed ready for examination.

  • Notwithstanding (b), the candidate shall not be refused from submitting the Thesis in the absence of a signed statement from the supervisor provided  that all other procedures have been adhered to.

  • One External Examiner and One internal Examiner shall examine the CIAS Ph.D. Thesis appointed by SENATE on recommendations of the CIAS Departmental Board through the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

  • The reports from both the External and Internal Examiners shall be presented to a Board of Examiners before onward transmission to SENATE for final approval through the Postgraduate Committee.

  • The Board of Examiners shall be:

    • The Chairperson of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
    • Professors/Academic Staff from CIAS with at least a Ph.D
    • Head of CIAS
    • The Main Supervisor (in attendance)
    • Internal Examiner (outside the Faculty of Education)
    • External Examiner

  • Candidates shall only be informed of their results by the office of the Registrar.

  • Candidates have a right of appeal to SENATE on decisions taken under these CIAS departmental regulations.  Such an appeal should be lodged first with the Office of the Registrar.

Duration

Under normal circumstances candidates will be required to complete their studies within a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.  The candidate should remain registered for the entire period of study.  If the candidate does not register he/she shall be answered to have dropped out of the programme.

Conferment of Degree

Conferment of The Ph.D shall be in accordance with general regulation 9.4.10 of UNAM which stipulate:

Candidates who have satisfied all the regulations and passed their examinations to the required standards of performance shall be awarded the Doctoral Degree, in accordance with the Statutes of UNAM, on recommendation by the Committee for the Postgraduate Studies, and approved by SENATE.

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