The Faculty of Educational and Professional Sciences is one of the key faculties of Kabul University of Education, playing a pivotal role as the backbone of the university. This faculty not only specializes in its own academic disciplines but also contributes significantly to all eight faculties of the university by offering over 20% of the professional courses across various fields. This aligns with the professional objectives of Kabul University of Education.
Additionally, the faculty is responsible for training specialized and professional personnel in the field of Educational and Professional Sciences. Its graduates acquire academic and professional competencies in these fields. Currently, the faculty offers three bachelor's programs (1. General Education, 2. Educational Management, and 3. Pre-School and Primary Education) and two master's programs (1. Education and 2. Leadership and Educational Management).
At present, the faculty has 24 lecturers, including 4 with doctoral degrees, 18 with master's degrees, and 2 with bachelor's degrees. These faculty members, holding academic ranks from Assistant Professor to Full Professor, are engaged in teaching and mentoring the youth of the country.
Brief History of the Faculty
Before 2004, the Faculty of Educational and Professional Sciences functioned as a department called "Psychology and Education" within the Faculty of Social Sciences.
In 2006, it was officially recognized as the Faculty of Vocational Education under Kabul University of Education, with two departments: Psychology and Education. In 2013, the faculty’s name was changed from the Faculty of Vocational Education to the Faculty of Educational and Professional Sciences. In 2014, three departments were established within the faculty: General Education, Educational Management, and Pre-School and Primary Education.
Up to 2024, the faculty has graduated 15 cohorts in General Education, 6 cohorts in Educational Management, and 6 cohorts in Pre-School and Primary Education at the bachelor's level. Currently, students are enrolled in these three programs, studying from the first to the fourth year. The faculty also has a small library and 8 classrooms for students of all three departments.
The first master's program in the faculty was launched in 2008 with financial support from the HEP project and in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts in the field of Education. Additionally, in 2016, the Educational Leadership and Management master's program was established with funding from the USWDP and USAID projects and in partnership with the University of Massachusetts. The first cohort of graduates from this program was presented to society in 2017.
Vision
The Faculty of Educational and Professional Sciences is committed to the development of vocational education while considering new scientific concepts, fundamental and applied research, and adhering to national and regional standards based on Islamic beliefs and values.
Mission
As a model of high-quality higher education in the field of Educational and Professional Sciences, the faculty prioritizes programs at the bachelor's level in General Education, Educational Management, and Pre-School and Primary Education, as well as master's programs in Education, Leadership, and Educational Management. These programs are designed to meet the academic and professional needs of the country’s education system.
Core Values
The Faculty of Educational and Professional Sciences upholds the following values in preparing students to contribute to society with scientific knowledge and practical skills:
- Educating students based on national and Islamic values.
- Providing students with scientific and practical training aligned with the country’s needs.
- Training entrepreneurial graduates who can create job opportunities with innovative ideas after graduation.
- Developing responsible, enlightened citizens with a strong sense of social commitment, tolerance, and mutual respect.
- Keeping pace with global scientific advancements and playing an active role at the national and regional levels.
Major Goals of the Faculty
- Training pedagogical staff for teacher training institutions and Afghanistan’s education sector.
- Preparing teachers and administrators for pre-school education.
- Educating specialists for various educational and training programs.
- Training capable and skilled educators to teach in educational institutions.
- Developing committed and expert educational managers and leaders with the ability to lead and manage educational systems.
- Training specialists in educational planning, curriculum design, and program evaluation.
- Preparing specialized personnel in the fields of education, management, and leadership at the master's level.
Abilities and Employment Areas of Faculty Graduates
- Graduates of this faculty can be employed in the development, planning, and evaluation of educational curricula in the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, and other educational institutions.
- Ability to manage, lead, and plan educational programs and institutions at various levels.
- Graduates can be recruited for professional teacher supervision programs in all public schools.
- Serving as trainers and instructors in methodological and professional teaching.
- Ability to work in scientific research centers.
- Capability to teach in teacher training institutions (higher and semi-higher).
- Ability to work in capacity-building training programs for employees in government and private institutions.
- Engagement in literacy programs, particularly adult education.
- Acting as educational experts at national and regional levels.
- Serving as consultants in family and child education.
- Teaching and managing early childhood education institutions (nurseries, kindergartens, and preschools).
Table 1: Total Number of Active Academic Staff by Educational Qualification (Year 1403)
|
Educational Qualification |
Number of Academic Staff |
|
Bachelor's Degree |
2 |
|
Master's Degree |
18 |
|
Doctorate (Ph.D.) |
4 |
|
Total |
24 |
Table 2: Total Number of Active Academic Staff by Academic Rank (Year 1403)
|
Academic Rank |
Number of Academic Staff |
|
Assistant Lecturer (Nominee) |
2 |
|
Assistant Lecturer |
10 |
|
Lecturer |
6 |
|
Associate Professor |
3 |
|
Professor |
3 |
|
Full Professor |
0 |
|
Total |
24 |
Key Activities and Achievements of the Faculty of Educational and Professional Sciences (Years 1401–1403)
Scientific-Research Activities, Conferences, and Academic Works of Faculty Professors:
A) Scientific-Research Articles:
- Presentation and publication of twelve internal research articles in the scientific-research journal Payam-e-Ma’refat by faculty professors.
- Presentation and publication of seventeen international research articles in international journals by faculty professors.
B) Scientific Conferences:
3. Presentation of ten research papers at the National Conference on the Improvement of Educational and Higher Education Institutions in Afghanistan (Dalw 1402).
4. Presentation of eleven internal scientific-research conferences by faculty professors at Kabul University of Education.
C) Scientific Works of Faculty Professors:
5. Translation of four academic works.
6. Conducting six research projects.
7. Compilation of one authored academic book.
Academic Activities:
- Establishment of the Master’s program in Educational Planning at the faculty level.
- Processing the proposal for establishing a Bachelor's program in Education Policy and Planning at the faculty level.
- Review and revision of the undergraduate curricula in alignment with programs in neighboring countries, conducted by specialists in Education/Pedagogy within the third cluster.
- Successful completion of the third-phase assessment for maintaining accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education.
- Participation of faculty professors in the scientific conference on strengthening higher education at Kabul University Hall (Hoot 1401).
- Participation of two faculty professors in the scientific seminar "Pathology of Afghanistan’s Educational System" at Khatam al-Nabieen University (09/10/1403).
- Participation of one faculty professor in the Research Training Workshop at Lahore University, Pakistan (1402).
- Organization of the academic competition program titled "Best Teaching" among students of the faculty's departments (1402).
- Successful orientation programs for new students.
- Providing high-quality education for students.
- Active participation of the faculty in the National Conference on the Improvement of Educational Institutions in Afghanistan, presenting ten research papers (1402).
- Enhancing the scientific capacity and academic qualifications of the faculty’s academic staff.
- Contributing to knowledge production through active participation in research articles, conferences, and thesis supervision.
- Review and publication of the faculty and departmental catalog, approved by higher authorities.
- Organizing and implementing 24 credits of Islamic Culture and Sheikh Courses.
- Academic rank confirmation for two faculty professors.
- Promotion of two faculty professors.
- Recruitment of five new academic staff for vacant positions in the faculty's departments.
- Completion of the periodic review of all three undergraduate programs (Departments of General Education, Educational Management, and Pre-School & Primary Education).
- Formation of student sports teams and their participation in university sports competitions.
- Establishment of the Faculty Strategic Plan Monitoring Committee and revision of faculty committee structures.
- Nominating faculty professors for capacity-building workshops within the university.
- Provision of essential academic resources, educational materials, and administrative office supplies, along with submitting proposals to higher authorities.
- Implementation of the Information Technology System (HEMIS) and supervision of database development and student registration, based on existing policies.
- Preparation and distribution of educational certificates (diplomas and transcripts) for 266 graduates.
- Introducing intern students to various institutions for practical experience.
- Implementation of laws, decrees, regulations, and procedural guidelines.
- Registration of departmental curricula in the HEMIS system.
- Execution of the faculty’s annual plans and submission of quarterly and annual reports on the faculty's activities and performance to higher authorities.
- Procurement and acquisition of laboratory materials for faculty departments, facilitated by the Ministry of Higher Education.
- Conducting student examinations based on the regulations and procedures of the Ministry of Higher Education.
- Creation of class sections for all three faculty departments (General Education, Educational Management, and Pre-School & Primary Education) from first to fourth year in the HEMIS system.
- Participation in tree-planting and environmental greening programs within the university.