Extra-Curricular Activities

The extra-curricular activities give students the opportunity to socialize, organize events, and work in teams within areas of interest, which are not necessarily academic. It is important to enjoy being a student! In your spare time there is a wide range of communities and clubs to join. 
There are several committees such as: The Social Committee and the Cultural Committee. There are also clubs such as: The Athletics Club, the Art Club, the Environmental Club, the Human Rights Club, the Science Club, the Diplomatic Club, and the Journal Club.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
GENERAL INFORMATION

Faculty Overview

The mission of the Faculty of Education encompasses two principle concerns: Teaching and Research. First, we prepare and train teachers to work with children, parents and other adults in a range of educational settings and fields. Teachers are trained: to understand children and their needs; in methods and techniques of teaching; and to obtain adequate knowledge of the subject matter. Second, we place particular emphasis on addressing educational problems on the local and national levels. This is in order to contribute to the national educational development process.

The Faculty of Education programs are informed by the belief that the aim of the educator is to link academic knowledge and professional training with practice. Based on this, the Faculty of Education stresses the importance of translating teaching theory into practice. To achieve this purpose, FED students undertake supervised practical training experiences in the third and fourth years of their study.

Programs of Study
The Faculty of Education offers the following majors or programs of study:

Degrees Offered

The Faculty of Education grants the following degrees:
Bachelor of Education in one of these areas:
Natural sciences & applied sciences.
Teaching Diploma in one of these areas:
Natural sciences, applied sciences, literature, humanities, social sciences, business or economics, & Psychology.
Master of Education in one of the areas:
Natural sciences, applied sciences, literature, humanities, social sciences, business or economics, & Psychology & Translation.
Doctoral Degree in one of the following areas:
Natural sciences, applied sciences, literature, humanities, social sciences, business or economics, & Psychology.

Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours (a 4 year program) for the bachelor’s degree, 99 credits for a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature and Translation, 24 credit hours (a one year program designed for students holding a bachelor's degree in natural sciences, applied sciences, literature, humanities, social sciences, business or economics) for a Teaching Diploma and 36 credit hours (a two year program) for a Master’s degree and 42 credit hours (a three year program which includes a 36 credits of course work and 6 credits for a thesis) for a doctoral degree.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Bachelor of Education Program must have earned the Lebanese Baccalaureate II (any strand) or its equivalent as specified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education. They are also required to sit for the University English Placement Test (UEPT) or the TOEFL. In addition, they must sit for University Placement Tests (UPT) related to the teaching area, such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc…. Applicants to the graduate Programs must have earned a bachelor or a master’s degree or its equivalent as specified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Graduation Requirements

Teacher Education Program
Successful completion of minimum of 120 credit-hours as indicated below:
1. A minimum of 24 credit hours in General Education Requirements.
2. A minimum of 48 credit hours in Core Area Requirements with a minimum CGPA of 2.33.
3. A minimum of 24 credit hours in each Teaching Area with a minimum CGPA of 2.33.
4. A minimum letter grade C on all EDIT, EDUC, and teaching area courses.

Teaching of English as a Foreign Language Program
Successful completion of minimum of 120 credit-hours as indicated below:
1. A minimum of 24 credit hours in General Education Requirements.
2. A minimum of 48 credit hours in Core Area Requirements with a minimum CGPA of 2.33.
3. A minimum of 48 credit hours in each TEFL/English with a minimum CGPA of 2.33.
4. A minimum letter grade C on all EDIT, EDUC, ENGL courses.

English Language & Literature Program
Successful completion of minimum of 99 credit-hours as indicated below:
1. A minimum of 24 credit hours in General Education Requirements.
2. A minimum of 42 credit hours in Core Area Requirements with a minimum CGPA of 2.33.
3. A minimum of 33 credit hours in major requirement with a minimum CGPA of 2.33.
4. A minimum letter grade C on all EDUC & ENGL courses.

Translation & Interpreting Program
Successful completion of minimum of 99 credit-hours as indicated below:
1. A minimum of 24 credit hours in General Education Requirements.
2. A minimum of 42 credit hours in Core Area Requirements with a minimum CGPA of 2.33.
3. A minimum of 33 credit hours in major requirement with a minimum CGPA of 2.33.
4. A minimum letter grade C on all TRNS & ENGL courses.

Teaching Diploma Program
Successful completion of minimum of 24 credit-hours as indicated below:
1. A minimum of 12 credit hours in teaching methodologies.
2. A minimum of 12 credit hours in practical training.
3. A minimum CGPA of 3.00.

Master of Education
Successful completion of minimum of 36 credit-hours as indicated below:
1. A minimum of 30 credit hours in teaching methodologies.
2. A minimum of 6 credit hours in research/thesis.
3. A minimum CGPA of 3.00.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Management
a. Successful completion of minimum of 36 credit-hours as indicated below:
1. A minimum of 30 credit hours in leadership, management and teaching methodologies.
2. A minimum of 6 credit hours in practical training/research/thesis.
3. A minimum CGPA of 3.00.

Doctor of Education
b. Successful completion of minimum of 36 credit-hours as indicated below:
1. A minimum of 36 credit hours in research & teaching methodologies.
2. A minimum of 6 credit hours in practical training/research/thesis.
3. A minimum CGPA of 3.00.

General Education Requirements (GER)

The GER aims to broaden students’ general knowledge and give them a chance to acquire tools that may be needed after graduation. Moreover, the GER should enhance student’s tendency to think critically; accordingly; the GER was designed to cover five main areas of knowledge.
In addition to Core and Major requirements for any major, Students at LIU must successfully complete a minimum of 21 credit hours of GER to be eligible for graduation.

Areas of GER

Area 1: Communication Skills and Computer Competency.
The courses under this area are mandatory for all university students. The purpose is to ensure that each student has adequate communications skills and computer competency to further his college education. This may be determined by the University Placement Test (UPT). If the score on the UPT indicates that a student is capable of continuing his/her education without attending a specific course in Area 1, then it is the role of each department to select a substitution for that course.

To be more specific, the courses shown in the table below are mandatory for all LIU students, however, a student may be exempted from one or more of these courses if he/she shows high proficiency in these courses. Nevertheless, exemption from a course does not exempt a student from the total number of credit required in the GER; accordingly, exempted students must consult with their academic advisors to select substitution courses to meet the minimum number of credit hours required to complete the General Education Requirements.

In addition, students must earn a minimum of 6 credit hours in areas 2 to 5 of GER. Each student must consult with his/her academic advisor to select the appropriate courses.
Area 2: Ideas, cultural Traditions and Values.
- Art: History of Arts.
- Languages: Arabic, French, Spanish and Literatures.
- Humanities: History, Cultures, Civilizations, and Linguistics.
- Music.
- Philosophy.
- Religion.

Area 3: Society and Human Behavior:
- Psychology.
- Sociology.
- Geography.
- Behavior Sciences.

Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning:
- Mathematics.
- Statistics.
- Engineering.
- Computer Sciences, Information Technology.

Area 5: Scientific Reasoning and Discovery:
- Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology.
- Health Sciences.
- Environmental, Earth Sciences.
- Business, Management, Economics.

NB: Three courses – a maximum of one course from any area of the above five “GER Elective Areas” - are mandatory for all university students. The purpose is to provide the student with adequate educational background to further his/her college education. If the University Placement Test (UPT), or the transcript in the case of transfer students, indicates that the student is capable of continuing his/her college education without necessarily attending a course in any one of the above five “GER Elective Areas”, the Dean of the Faculty, in coordination with the Academic Director where necessary, will select a substitute course(s), relative to the student’s area of concentration. A substitute course(s) shall in no way replace any of the "Core Requirements" courses, or "Major Requirements" courses existing on the Contract Sheet

Course Description

ARAB 200 Arabic Language & Literature 3 cr.
A comprehensive review of Arabic Grammar, Syntax, major literature and poetry styles, formal and business letters. For a more detailed description see the Arabic version of this course description.
Prerequisite(s): consent of advisor.

CSCI 200 Introduction to computers 3 cr.
Overview of computer and information technology terminology and concepts. Introduction to spreadsheets, word processors, presentation software, programming languages, database management systems, and programming languages. Introduction to networks and to the Internet in particular. Importing information from network to local application.
Prerequisite(s): consent of advisor.

ENGL 200 English Composition & Rhetoric I. 3 cr.
This course concentrates on the basics of English composition: Writing paragraphs and short essays (such as comparison and contrast and expository essays). It includes some work on vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. Students are required to write frequent paragraphs and short essays.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 150 or S grade on UEPT.

ENGL 250 Advanced English Composition & Rhetoric. 3 cr.
This course will include extensive practice in writing using the basic principles of rhetoric. It will focus on the basics of the essay (such as classification, descriptive and argumentative essays) and short research papers and will include related readings.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 200.

ENGL 350 English Communication Skills 3 cr.
How to write for various professional purposes/audiences, using differing styles, tones, and organizational elements. Potential genres include grant proposals, feasibility studies, job search portfolios, progress reports, annotated bibliographies. Broader issues of professional literacy. Ultimately, This course aims to help students write clearly, effectively, and confidently. For professionals at all levels of responsibilities, effective writing symbolizes both good teaching and learning and a commitment to clear thinking and communicating. Lectures will focus on generic problems in writing and sections will provide opportunities for students to discuss and edit their writing projects.
Writing poetry and prose. Small group workshops and lecture presentations by visiting writers. For those who want to try creative writing, improve reading skills, and learn more about the creative process.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 250.