Overview of Port Said College of Education

General Information about the College

• The college is a part of Port Said University
• It was established by Ministerial Decree No. (532) on 11/6/1989 as a specialized teachers' college.
• It reports to the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Its location is at the teachers' and teachers' college in Port Said Governorate.
• The college's name was changed to the College of Specialized Education by Ministerial Decree No. (638) dated 28/6/1989.
• It joined the Suez Canal University - Port Said branch by Republic Decree No. (329) dated 1/10/1998.

Vision, Mission, and Objectives

• Vision: The college of specialized education aims to achieve leadership and excellence in specialized education, scientific research, community service, and preparing innovative graduates who can compete locally and regionally.
• Mission: The college aims to prepare qualified graduates, academically and pedagogically, with professional competence and the ability to innovate and compete in the job market and excel in scientific research to participate actively in the community locally and regionally in light of total quality standards.
• Objectives:
  • Develop academically and pedagogically qualified cadres to meet the challenges of the job market according to distinguished academic plans.
  • Work on continuous scientific research development to compete locally and regionally.
  • Contribute to serving the community through academic programs and community service programs.
  • Develop a mechanism for continuous improvement in all elements of the educational, research, and administrative processes within the college.
  • Develop the capabilities of faculty members, supporting staff, administrators, and students to keep pace with modern technological developments.
  • Maximize the organizational capacity of the college's graduates to empower them to make decisions and deal with crises.
  • Promote a culture of quality among employees in the college to improve performance and create a positive competitive spirit.

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor's Degree: Awarded in specialized educational sciences (teaching technology, computer teacher, fine arts, music, home economics, educational media, educational informatics, and a special program in English). The program takes four years or eight levels to obtain the bachelor's degree and follows the credit-hour system.
• Postgraduate Degrees:
  • Diploma in specialized education in all college specializations.
  • Master's degree in specialized education in all college specializations
  • Doctoral degree in specialized education in all college specializations.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirements: Port Said University follows the admission system of Egyptian public universities. Foreign students are accepted from all countries after approval from the General Directorate of Foreigners and the concerned authorities in the sending country, as per the Higher Education Council's decision. The number of accepted students in each department is determined annually based on the college's capabilities. Students (male/female) holding a general secondary school certificate - or any equivalent certificate from an Arab or foreign country - are eligible, provided the certificate is equivalent to Egyptian general secondary school certificates, diplomas, or technical institutes as per Higher Education Council's decisions. Students holding a higher qualification (Bachelor's/License) are also eligible from any discipline without any restrictions on the year of qualification. Candidates also need to pass the relevant aptitude tests for each department as determined by the college's council. The student isn't enrolled in any course until the tuition fees are paid within the stipulated deadlines. Students who don't finalize their registration before the second week of the autumn/spring terms, or the first week of the summer term, are not eligible to attend classes. In addition to the general requirements specified in the executive regulations of the law organizing universities, specific requirements for specialized courses might exist (testing for Fine Arts or Music programs, etc).
• Specific Requirements
  • Candidates for Fine Arts need to pass specific aptitude tests.
  • Candidates for Music need to pass specific aptitude tests.
  • All prospective students must pass an aptitude test for teaching positions.

College Departments

• Department of Educational Technology and Computing: Has three programs: Educational Technology Specialist, Computer Teacher, and Educational Informatics Specialist.
• Department of Educational Media: Has two programs: Journalism, Broadcasting and Television Specialist, and School Theatre Specialist.
• Department of Fine Arts: Offers a program in Fine Arts Education.
• Department of Music Education: Offers a program in Music Education.
• Department of Home Economics: Offers a program in Home Economics Education.
• Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences: Provides educational and psychological courses.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum credit hours (148)
• Minimum cumulative GPA (0.7)
• Full payment of tuition fees (additional requirements depending on the situation can apply, decided on by the college council and approved by University council and Higher Education council)

Credit Hour System

• Credit hours are the unit of measurement for determining the weight of a course.
• One hour of theoretical lecture equates to one credit hour.
• One hour of practical exercises or training equates to 0.5 credit hours.

Academic Periods and Credits

• Academic Year: Composed of two regular semesters(each 16 weeks long), plus a Summer session (6-8 weeks), which counts as one semester for calculating the total duration of study.
• Credit Hours: The minimum and maximum number of credits allowed in a single semester varies depending on the semester's nature. Fall and Spring semesters have a minimum of 12 credit hours and a maximum of 22 , which can be extended to 24 with a GPA of 'B' or for graduation purposes, with the college council's approval. The summer semester is restricted to 8 credit hours, with the college council's approval.
• Types of Hours:
  • Theoretical Hours: Classroom lectures (45 - 60 minutes).
  • Practical Hours: Exercises, laboratory work, fieldwork, skills practice tasks(45-150 minutes).
  • Applied Hours: Hands-on training based on theoretical instruction, which provides practical demonstrations of the concept.

Academic Support and Guidance

• Academic Advisor: A faculty member who guides a student's academic journey from entry to graduation, providing both academic and social/emotional support to achieve success.
• Academic Advice System: A system providing academic counseling and support, encouraging students and focusing on developmental needs.

Other Degree and Course Related Information

• Specialization: a specific area of study.
• Program: a structured set of courses leading to a degree (usually after secondary school lasting 8 semesters minimum).
• Major: a specific set of courses within the program's field.
• Minor: a related field of study with a lesser emphasis.
• Semester: an academic term of study (usually 16 weeks).
• Academic Year: A calendar year split into semesters.
• Withdrawal: removing oneself from a course before a deadline.
• Leave of Absence: Withdrawing from studies formally for a period (as per guidelines)
• Admission: acceptance into a program.
• Discontinuation: Discontinuation of studies without applying for a leave.
• Dropping a Course: withdrawing oneself from a course. Adding a course for that semester
• GPA: Grade Point Average: It's a measure of academic performance, calculated by assigning points to letter grades received throughout the semesters.
• CGPA: Cumulative Grade Point Average: An overall GPA for all courses taken within a degree.
• SPA: Semester Performance Average: A GPA for specific academic semesters.
• MGPA: Mean Grade Point Average for a particular specialized area of study.
• Required Courses: Courses that need to be taken.
• Elective Courses: Courses that can be chosen.
• Required Project: A hands-on project in the fourth year in each specialization, with guidelines provided by the department.
• Study Requirements: specific requirements for a particular course, based on the course plan.
• Study Schedule: Course timetables.
• Transfer: Transferring credit hours from one institution to another college in the same university (following specific guidelines).

Additional Rules and Policies

• Graduation: Minimum CGPA for graduation.
• Notice/Warning: Academic notice for students with low CGPA.
• Monitoring: When students need extra academic support and requirements for enrollment adjustments are put in place to help them improve their academic situation.
• Dismissal: Reasons for a student's dismissal from the college.
• Field Training/Internships: Mandatory practical field training program from the college’s perspective.

This quiz delves into the history, vision, mission, and objectives of the College of Specialized Education at Port Said University. It highlights key changes in its establishment and affiliations, aimed at creating innovative graduates who excel in the educational field.