Master’s Degree in Foundations of Education

A research Master’s organised into two specialisations: Conceptions and Knowledge of Education (CSE) and Foundations and Practices in Education (FPE). It draws on the Research and Study Laboratory in Foundations and Practices of Education (LAREFPE), whose research areas include educational practices and strategies, assessment, teacher training and the integration of ICT into teaching and learning. The second year includes research and dissertation writing.

Online pre-registration at https://un-registration.univ-ndere.cm, followed by submission of the complete paper file to the Faculty’s Registry (Service de la Scolarité).

**Master 1 – required documents:**

• a pre-registration application form completed by the candidate;
• two certified true copies of the birth certificate, issued less than three months earlier;
• two certified true copies of the BAC/GCE A Level certificate and two of its transcript, or of any equivalent qualification;
• one certified true copy of the Probatoire;
• one certified true copy of the BEPC/GCE O Level or any equivalent qualification;
• a sworn statement signed at the police station;
• four 4×4 photographs bearing on the back the candidate’s full name, programme, nationality, region of origin, date and place of birth, cycle and level;
• the receipt for the pre-registration and medical examination fees (10,000 FCFA);
• a photocopy of the national identity card or an equivalent document;
• the medical clearance issued by the doctor of the University of Ngaoundéré Medical and Social Centre;
• a stamped A4 envelope and a cardboard folder, both bearing the candidate’s address.
• a certified true copy of the academic transcripts.

**Master 2 – admission by selection.** Required documents:

• a registration application form signed by the supervisors;
• a certified true copy of the birth certificate, issued less than three months earlier;
• a certified true copy of the Licence (Bachelor’s) degree certificate or pass certificate;
• a certified true copy of the Master 1 transcript, or of the Maîtrise certificate or pass certificate;
• a certified true copy of the Master 2 selection decision;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a letter of recommendation signed by a supervisor;
• a Master’s project approved by the supervisors, no longer than 10 pages;
• a sworn statement signed at the police station;
• four annotated 4×4 photographs;
• the receipt for the pre-registration and medical examination fees (10,000 FCFA);
• a photocopy of the national identity card or an equivalent document;
• the medical clearance issued by the University Medical and Social Centre (CMS);
• a stamped A4 envelope and a cardboard folder bearing the candidate’s address;
• any other document shedding light on the candidate’s academic and professional career.

• Teaching careers
• Education adviser
• Consultant to companies, governmental and non-governmental organisations, in educational technology, etc.
• Designing and founding education-focused associations
• Trainer

• Design frameworks relating to educational practices and strategies
• Deliver training and educational interventions
• Contribute to the assessment of formal and informal teaching and of learning in school and out-of-school settings
• Train adult-education trainers and teachers at all levels
• Develop technology-based educational resources