The Department of Education Studies through with its committed and competent faculty members will provide an opportunity for students to education study through the study of educational policies and practices in general education level across the countries in the world in order for them to have knowledge and skills to provide better service to clients-children of all school ages. Discussions will be primarily center around the Education for All, its inception, achievement, challenges and potential prospects beyond 2015 and take Cambodia as a case so that students will be able to broaden their knowledge and skills as described in the expected learning outcome below.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students who choose this major are expected to acquire knowledge in the following:

• describe the structure of education systems from selected countries around the world;
• analyze education situations based on both conceptual and empirical evidences from the perspectives of access, process, outcome at different school levels and educational sub-themes;
• demonstrate conceptual and theoretical principles and practices as intervention alternatives for educational development;
• demonstrate the philosophical, sociological and psychological concepts and theories to support arguments for educational development;
• plan, manage and monitor educational institutions/offices at the practice level;
• critically analyze educational problems and strategically propose policy options based on both theories and practices; and
• build character and moral performances to work professionally, creatively and collaboratively.

Vision

The Department of Educational Studies aspires to be the leading center for educational scholarship in Cambodia and the broader region. Our vision is to produce highly competent, ethically grounded, and transformative educational professionals, researchers, and policymakers who are capable of driving innovation and enhancing the quality of lifelong learning for all citizens. We aim to contribute significantly to the development of a knowledge-based society through rigorous research and impactful outreach.

Mission

Our mission is threefold:

1. To provide high-quality, research-informed academic programs that equip students with advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, and practical expertise necessary for diverse careers in education.

2. To conduct cutting-edge research in critical areas of educational theory, policy, curriculum, and pedagogy, thereby generating new knowledge that addresses local and global educational challenges.

3. To engage actively with the community and policymakers through training, consultancy, and collaborative projects to promote best practices and influence the progressive development of the national education system.

Goals

The key goals of the Department of Educational Studies include:

• Curriculum Excellence: To continuously review and enhance academic programs to ensure they are contemporary, relevant, and aligned with national and international educational standards and labor market needs.

• Research Output: To significantly increase the quantity and quality of peer-reviewed research publications, conference presentations, and externally funded projects by faculty and students.

• Student Success: To achieve high rates of student enrollment, retention, and graduation, ensuring graduates are highly sought after by employers and are effective leaders in their respective fields.

• Professional Development: To foster a culture of continuous learning for faculty and staff, providing opportunities for advanced training and participation in global scholarly networks.

• Systemic Impact: To establish strong partnerships with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, NGOs, and international organizations to contribute expertise that leads to measurable improvements in the Cambodian education sector.