Faculty of Education
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Education at the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK).
We are a vibrant community of lecturers, staff, and students committed to ICK’s motto: Science, Conscience, and Development.
We all strive for the personal, intellectual, and professional growth of our students.
Both our current students and graduates have a solid track record of transforming lives in various communities across the country through their work in education.
Our faculty members promote critical and rigorous thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills.
Our commitment is to be available to mentor and guide you in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for success during your time here and in your future careers.
Join us in striving for excellence in training you as future teachers and leaders shaped by centuries-long Catholic tradition in education.
HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY Department
Program’s overview
The Department integrates comprehensive study of geography and history alongside educational theory and practice.This program is designed to prepare students to become educators who can effectively teach geography and history in educational settings.
Students acquire a deep understanding of geographical and historical concepts, theories, and methodologies.
They explore topics such as human geography, physical geography, world history, and regional studies.
The program includes courses focused on educational psychology, curriculum development, instructional methods, and assessment techniques specific to teaching geography and history.
Students also learn how to design effective lesson plans, manage classrooms, and address diverse learner needs.
The program aims to foster reflective practice and continuous professional development. Students are encouraged to stay updated with developments in geography, history, and educational research.
They also explore ethical considerations and societal impacts related to teaching these subjects.
Entry requirements
As the program is meant to train those who aspire to be secondary school teachers of History and Geography, a prospective student to enroll in the first year of Geography-History must have successfully completed secondary school level with at least 2 principal passes in Geography and History.Required documents
- A notarized copy of General Secondary Education certificate or Results slip
- Notarized Equivalence for international students and for those who studied abroad
- Academic transcripts for candidates transferred from other higher learning institutions
- Photocopy of ID or Passport
- 1 passport photo
Exit and Career profile
Upon completion of their studies, graduates of a Geography-History (with Education) program have a variety of career paths available to them,both within and outside the traditional educational setting.Graduates can become certified teachers in geography and history at middle and high school levels.
They can work as curriculum developers or coordinators, designing educational programs and materials that align with national standards and educational goals.
Some of them may choose to work independently or with educational agencies to provide personalized tutoring or coaching services to students seeking additional support in geography and history subjects.
They may work in museums, cultural institutions, or historic sites as educators, developing and delivering programs that enhance visitors' understanding of geography and history.
By pursuing advanced degrees (such as Master's or Ph.D.) in education, geography, history, or related fields, preparing for careers in research, academia, or specialized educational roles.
Contact
Names: MUSABYEMARIYA JeannetteE-mail: jmusabyemariya@uck.ac.rw
Phone: 0788896157
LANGUAGES Department
Options
Program’s overview
The Department of English-French offers a comprehensive program that integrates the study of language and literature with educational theory and practice This program is designed to prepare students to become educators who can effectively teach English and French.Students delve into the structure, grammar, phonetics, and semantics of both English and French languages.
The program includes the study of literature in English and French, spanning various genres, periods, and cultural contexts.
Courses focus on educational psychology, curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques specific to teaching languages and literature.
Students learn effective ways to engage learners, develop lesson plans, and create inclusive learning environments.
Emphasis is placed on methodologies for teaching English and French as second languages (ESL/EFL).
Students explore techniques for language acquisition, bilingual education, and strategies for teaching literature effectively.
Entry requirements
As the program is meant to train those who aspire to be secondary school teachers of English and/or French, a prospective student to enroll in the first year of English-French must have successfully completed secondary school level with at least 2 principal passes in English/Literature in English and French related programmes. Required documentsRequired documents
- A notarized copy of General Secondary Education certificate or Results slip
- Notarized Equivalence for international students and for those who studied abroad
- Academic transcripts for candidates transferred from other higher learning institutions
- Photocopy of ID or Passport
- 1 passport photo
Exit and Career profile
Upon completion of their studies, graduates of the English-French (with Education) program have a variety of career paths available to them, both within and outside the traditional educational setting.They can pursue careers as teachers of English, French, or both languages at different educational levels.
Additionally, they can work as curriculum developers or coordinators, designing educational programs and materials that align with national standards and educational goals.
Some may choose to work independently or with educational agencies to provide personalized tutoring or coaching services to students seeking additional support in English, French, or both languages.
Moreover, opportunities exist in educational publishing or curriculum development organizations, where graduates contribute to designing language and literature curricula, textbooks, and instructional materials.
Graduates may also work as language education consultants, offering expertise to schools, educational agencies, or businesses on language acquisition, bilingual education, and literacy development.
For those interested in furthering their education, pursuing advanced degrees in education, linguistics, literature, or related fields can prepare them for roles in academia, research, or specialized educational leadership positions.
Contact
Names: HABIYAMBERE DanielE-mail: dhabiyambere@uck.ac.rw
Phone: 0788640249
Program’s overview
The option of English-Kinyarwanda offers a comprehensive program that integrates the study of language and literature with educational theory and practice This program is designed to prepare students to become educators who can effectively teach English and French.Students delve into the structure, grammar, phonetics, and semantics of both English and Kinyarwanda languages.
The program includes the study of literature in English and Kinyarwanda, spanning various genres, periods, and cultural contexts.
Courses focus on educational psychology, curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques specific to teaching languages and literature.
Students learn effective ways to engage learners, develop lesson plans, and create inclusive learning environments.
Emphasis is placed on methodologies for teaching English and Kinyarwanda.
Students explore techniques for language acquisition, bilingual education, and strategies for teaching literature effectively.
Entry requirements
To enroll in the first year of the English-Kinyarwanda program, prospective students aspiring to become secondary school teachers of English and/or Kinyarwanda must have successfully completed secondary school with at least 2 principal passes in English/Literature in English and Kinyarwanda-related programs.Required documents
- A notarized copy of General Secondary Education certificate or Results slip
- Notarized Equivalence for international students and for those who studied abroad
- Academic transcripts for candidates transferred from other higher learning institutions
- Photocopy of ID or Passport
- 1 passport photo
Exit and Career profile
Upon completion of their studies, graduates of the English-Kinyarwanda (with Education) program have a variety of career paths available to them, both within and outside the traditional educational setting.They can pursue careers as teachers of English, Kinyarwanda, or both languages at different educational levels.
Additionally, they can work as curriculum developers or coordinators, designing educational programs and materials that align with national standards and educational goals.
Some may choose to work independently or with educational agencies to provide personalized tutoring or coaching services to students seeking additional support in English, Kinyarwanda, or both languages.
Moreover, opportunities exist in educational publishing or curriculum development organizations, where graduates contribute to designing language and literature curricula, textbooks, and instructional materials.
Graduates may also work as language education consultants, offering expertise to schools, educational agencies, or businesses on language acquisition, bilingual education, and literacy development.
For those interested in furthering their education, pursuing advanced degrees in education, linguistics, literature, or related fields can prepare them for roles in academia, research, or specialized educational leadership positions.
Contact
Names: HABIYAMBERE DanielE-mail: dhabiyambere@uck.ac.rw
Phone: 0788640249
Program’s overview
The option of English-Kiswahili offers a comprehensive program that integrates the study of language and literature with educational theory and practice This program is designed to prepare students to become educators who can effectively teach English and Kiswahili.Students delve into the structure, grammar, phonetics, and semantics of both English and Kiswahili languages.
The program includes the study of literature in English and Kiswahili, spanning various genres, periods, and cultural contexts.
Courses focus on educational psychology, curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques specific to teaching languages and literature.
Students learn effective ways to engage learners, develop lesson plans, and create inclusive learning environments.
Emphasis is placed on methodologies for teaching English and Kiswahili.
Students explore techniques for language acquisition, bilingual education, and strategies for teaching literature effectively.
Entry requirements
To enroll in the first year of the English- Kiswahili program, prospective students aspiring to become secondary school teachers of English and/or Kiswahili must have successfully completed secondary school with at least 2 principal passes in English/Literature in English and Kiswahili-related programs.Required documents
- A notarized copy of General Secondary Education certificate or Results slip
- Notarized Equivalence for international students and for those who studied abroad
- Academic transcripts for candidates transferred from other higher learning institutions
- Photocopy of ID or Passport
- 1 passport photo
Exit and Career profile
Upon completion of their studies, graduates of the English-Kiswahili (with Education) program have a variety of career paths available to them, both within and outside the traditional educational setting.They can pursue careers as teachers of English, Kiswahili, or both languages at different educational levels. Additionally, they can work as curriculum developers or coordinators, designing educational programs and materials that align with national standards and educational goals.
Some may choose to work independently or with educational agencies to provide personalized tutoring or coaching services to students seeking additional support in English, Kinyarwanda, or both languages.
Moreover, graduates from this option are prepared for various career paths, including providing linguistic and cultural mediation services in both English and Kiswahili-speaking contexts, editing, writing, or contributing content in English or Kiswahili for publications, media houses, or digital platforms.
They may work with NGOs or international organizations in roles that require linguistic and cultural expertise in English and Kiswahili-speaking regions, cater to tourists and visitors from English and Kiswahili-speaking countries, enhancing customer experience and cultural exchange, handling internal or external communications for multinational companies operating in English and Kiswahili-speaking regions, etc.
Contact
Names:E-mail:
Phone: 0788640249
POSTGRADUATE
Program’s overview
A Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a specialized academic qualification designed for individuals who aspire to become teachers or educators.The PGDE is aimed at graduates who hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject areaand wish to gain the necessary qualifications and skills to enter the teaching profession.
The curriculum includes courses in educational theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, educational psychology, and classroom management.
There may also be practical teaching experiences or placements in schools to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
Entry requirements
To enroll in the Postgraduate Diploma in Education candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution.Required documents
- A notarized copy of bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
- Academic transcripts for candidates transferred from other higher learning institutions
- Photocopy of ID or Passport
- 1 passport Photo
Exit and Career profile
A PGDE equips graduates with the necessary skills and qualifications to embark on a fulfilling career in education.Whether in teaching, educational leadership, curriculum development, or research
Contact
Names: Dr NSENGIYUMVA EmmanuelE-mail: ensengiyumva@uck.ac.rw
Phone: 0788541449
The Master of Education Sciences of ICK will provide high-level training in research and aims to train highly qualified specialists, qualified in the fields of education and training. This Master offers multidisciplinary training, which is based on contributions from sociology, the sociology of education, didactics (didactics of disciplines and comparative didactics), policy, and economics of education, pedagogical approaches and the sciences of educational innovation.
It is multidisciplinary training on key questions in education, socio-educational issues, and the transmission of knowledge and classroom interactions; and trains students in quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methodologies.
Applicant should have completed:
- A Bachelor of Education in any subject of study with at least 60% or its equivalent
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with at least 60% or its equivalent
In addition, applicant should submit (upload in the ICK Management Information System) a notarized copy of his/her:
- Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A2)
- Bachelor Degree
- Academic Transcripts of all Years at Bachelor and/or PGDE level
| N° | Code | Modules | Year | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MED 91101 | Philosophical foundations of Education | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2. | MED 91102 | Psychological foundations of education | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 3. | MED 91103 | Curriculum Development, Evaluation and Design of Learning Proficiency Framework | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 4. | MED 91104 | Contemporary theories and Global Perspectives in education | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5. | MED 91105 | Pedagogical approaches in Science, Mathematics, Social sciences and Languages teaching and learning | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Total Semester 1 | 60 | ||||
| 6. | MED 91206 | Analysis of issues in education: Sociology and Economics of Education | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 7. | MED 91207 | Applied statistics and Modeling in Education | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 8. | MED 91208 | Technology Education and design of E-Learning platforms | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 9. | MED 91209 | Educational governance, leadership, legislation and change management | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 10. | MED 91210 | Research methodology in Education | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| Total Semester 2 | 55 | ||||
| Total Credits Year 1 | 125 | ||||
| 11. | MED 92111 | Measurement, evaluation and design of learning benchmarks in education | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| 12. | MED 92112 | Educational Policy, Planning and Sector analysis | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 13. | MED 92113 | Education Project Management | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Total Semester 1 | 35 | ||||
| 14. | MED 92114 | Quality Assurance in Education | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 15. | MED 92115 | Thesis | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| Total Semester 2 | 70 | ||||
| Total Credits Year 2 | 105 | ||||
| TOTAL CREDITS PROGRAM | 230 | ||||
Award: MASTER OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
The graduates of Master’s Degree in Education Sciences will work in the following positions:
- Advanced High School Classroom Teacher
- School Principal or Head teachers
- Curriculum Developer
- Educational Consultant
- College or University Lecturer or support staff
- Educational Corporate governance, leadership, Manager, Trainer or Developer
- Education Technology Analyst
- Education Policy and planning analyst in MINEDUC or its agencies units related to teaching, learning, assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Education analysts in Bilateral and Multilateral organisations
- Education analysts/staff in Civil Society organisations or Non-Governmental organisations
- Director of Education Unit in district
- Owner of education organisations or programs/project
- - College Assistant lecturer
- - Director or staff in Quality assurance and enhancement unit
- - College or university head of career guidance and counseling Unit
- - College or university Dean or staff of students
- - College or university registrar