The Faculty of Teacher Education at Al-Makassed University in Beirut announces that Spring Semester classes will start on March 10, 2025.
Teaching Diploma courses are held on campus. Postgraduate Certificate courses are delivered online.
Join us and benefit from modern educational programs and practical training under the supervision of top experts in the field of education.
The Faculty of Teacher Education is chronologically the third among the University’s faculties. It was officially established in 1986, under the name of the “Institute of Teacher Preparation”, to be transformed later into an accredited faculty, in the year 2000. It aspires to achieve short, medium and long-term goals, with a focus on teacher training in teaching all school disciplines and cycles.
The Faculty has an established Teaching Diploma (TD) program with many specialty areas, which prepares holders of a BA/BS in a school subject for teaching it at the Intermediate and Secondary levels.
The Faculty is also developing two Bachelor (BS) programs, planned to start with the Academic Year 2025-2026. The two BS programs are:
Several University Diplomas and certificates are also in the making, coming soon.
Prof. Iman Osta is specialized in Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction. She has worked in the fields of Educational Assessment, Curriculum Design, Program Evaluation, and Mathematics Teaching and Learning, as well as Mathematics Teacher Training.
Iman Osta has taught at the American University of Beirut (AUB) (1990 to 2000) and the Lebanese American University (LAU) (2000 to 2021), where she also served as Assistant-Dean, as Chair of the Department of Education, and Director of the MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) program. She has also conducted research at the University of Maryland in the USA (2013), in the capacity of Fulbright Visiting Scholar.
Along her professional path, she offered professional development workshops for in-service math teachers at all grade levels (elem., middle and sec.). She participated in the development of, and training for, the Ministry’s curriculum reform initiative in Lebanon, she led and participated in many research and teacher development collaborative projects, with many universities around the world (e.g. Michigan State University MSU; University of California Davis UCD; UQAM in Quebec, Canada; The University of the Aegean; The University of Cyprus; Ein Shams University and others).
She has done consultancy work with international organizations and educational institutions (UNESCO, UNICEF, ESCWA, The Kuwaiti Foundation for the Advancement of Science KFAS, USAID in DRASATI and QITABI projects, Alef Education in the UAE).
Osta has participated in many international conferences in Education, such as PME, ICME, ICMI, ICTMT, EMF, CAEP and has many publications in international refereed journals.
In line with the The mission of the University, the Faculty aims to achieve the mission of responding to the society’s need for highly qualified teachers, and contributing to serving the Lebanese and Arab educational community, in the field of teacher preparation and capacity building. It is committed to training and qualifying distinguished educators for the early childhood, elementary, intermediate and secondary levels in various school subjects, with special attention to languages and a distinguished place to the Arabic language. The Faculty strives for excellence and adopts international standards when it comes to providing its services, tailored to the needs of the community, and to the ambitions of its students.
The vision of the Faculty is based and guided by its mission and consequently by the University’s mission. The goals are summarized as follows:
Tools, Programs and Strategies
Overview
This certificate aims to provide both academic and practical skills to bachelor’s degree holders, enabling them to work alongside teachers in various fields within a range of educational institutions, including schools, universities, rehabilitation centers, associations, and nurseries specializing in individuals with special needs. The certificate also focuses on empowering learners to design early intervention programs in collaboration with families, thereby promoting inclusive education, social equity, and support for lifelong learning.
For more information, call (961) 3 141044 or visit our website: https://mub.edu.lb/faculties/the-faculty-of-teacher-education/
Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention
Overview
This certificate focuses on refining participants’ interpersonal and managerial skills, equipping them to lead a multidisciplinary team that includes psychologists, physical therapists, educational counselors, regular teachers, and others working with individuals with special needs. Certificate holders will be able to contribute to the development and assessment of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), coordinate between various parties, and document activities to ensure quality standards. Additionally, the certificate provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of local and international laws and regulations related to individuals with special needs and their intersection with relevant ministries, such as the Ministries of Education, Social Affairs, Labor, and Youth and Sports.
For more information, call (961) 3 141044 or visit our website: https://mub.edu.lb/faculties/the-faculty-of-teacher-education/
Educational Technology and Artificial Intelligence
for Schools
Duration: This certificate includes 3 courses (9 credits) and can be completed in 4 months
Overview
This certificate prepares educators and leaders to effectively integrate technology into curriculum design, assessment, and teacher development.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in using digital tools for data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes. They will also analyze curriculum components and textbooks, which will provide them with skills needed to align teaching strategies with curricular goals while addressing diverse student needs through targeted interventions. The program also emphasizes the importance of mentoring and professional development, equipping educators and leaders with the skills to design sustainable teacher support plans using educational technology.
For more information, call (961) 3 141044 or visit our website: https://mub.edu.lb/faculties/the-faculty-of-teacher-education/
1) Study System:
The Faculty adopts the American system of education, according to which the academic year is divided into two semesters of fifteen (15) weeks of actual education each. Semesters are separated by one week, dedicated to the completion of semester exams, the announcement of the results of previous semester and the registration for the next semester.
The Dean’s Office determines the exact start and end dates of each semester, while the details of the academic year calendar are announced at the beginning of every new academic year.
2) Attendance
Student attendance is mandatory in all lectures, trainings and practical work in the required and relevant fields for each course. Students shall not be absent for more than 10% of the prescribed teaching hours for each academic course. In case of excessive absenteeism in any course, students will be prohibited from pursuing it, based on the necessary procedures carried out by teachers, where they will not get any refund for this purpose whatsoever.
3) Prohibited Actions During Study Periods
Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University and whoever is caught red-handed in any form of cheating in examinations, assignments and related experiments, will be subject to the appropriate punitive measures. These measures will be determined by the Faculty Council or the University Dean Council; depending on the circumstances that accompany the cheating process, knowing that this may lead to the punishment of the student by considering him/her to have failed in all subjects.
The University considers any false claim to write required articles, assignments, or reports in any course to be subject to liability and sanctions on the same basis as cheating on examinations.
The University also respects intellectual property rights; as it complies with all procedures asserted by such rights; therefore, it requests all students, teachers and employees to fully commit to respecting said rights.
4) The Student Performance Monitoring System
The University adopts an incentive system for students with outstanding performance through honor lists, degrees of excellence, financial incentives, etc.
Passing grade for any of the registered courses is sixty (60) out of one hundred (100) as a minimum grade; otherwise, students are considered to have failed the course. Therefore, they must re-register within a period not exceeding one year.
However, the minimum overall average grade of all courses needed for graduating and getting the Teaching Diploma Certificate is 65 out of 100.
5) Table of Grading System with Academic Honors
The following table represents the equation of percentage grades in courses, together with the letter grades and academic honors.
| Percentage Grade | Grades in Letters | Passing Grade |
| From 90 to 100 | A | Excellent |
| from 80 to 89 | B | Very good |
| From 70 to 79 | C | Good |
| From 60 to 69 | D | Pass |
Note: Graduation rquires a minimum overall average of 70 out of 100.
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated each semester by multiplying the number of points earned, according to the table above, by the number of credits for the course. The result of this multiplication is then added together for all courses and the total is divided by the cumulative number of course credits completed at the end of each semester.
6) Issuance of Results and Honor Lists
Exam results are issued at the end of the last week of each semester. Students are informed of their results on the Faculty bulletin board and online before starting next semester. Each student obtaining a cumulative Grade Point Average above ninety-five percent (95%) shall be listed on the Faculty’s honor list. In case students do not complete all academic requirements for a certain course, teachers have the right to consider the course as “Failed” or give students a second chance by assigning a “non-completion” grade for the course. Students must complete all course requirements in no more than one week at the beginning of the next semester. The “non-completion” grade in any course shall not be calculated into the cumulative Grade Point Average.
7) Practical Training
The practical training is considered as part of the graduation requirements adopted by educational curriculums. This training is carried out under the supervision of the Faculty administration. Student’s performance during the training phase is evaluated by the Faculty administration and the institution where the training takes place.
8) Graduation Conditions
Students are considered eligible for graduation upon completing all the REQUIRED courses for the certificate they seek to obtain, meaning when they obtain a cumulative average of not less than seventy percent (70 out of 100). Otherwise, they must re-enroll in certain courses to increase their average percentage.
To enroll in the Teaching Diploma program, applicants should have a Bachelor (BA or BS) degree from a recognized university, accredited with an equivalence from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. They should also have the Lebanese Baccalaureate Certificate of Secondary Education, or its equivalent.
Students admitted to the Faculty of Teacher Training are notified by e-mail.
Accepted students must comply with the terms of this letter and all dates specified therein regarding orientation, registration, fees payment and the beginning of studies.
Faculty of Teacher Education | ||
| University Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees in L.L | Tuition Fees in $ |
| Application Fees | 75 | |
| Registration fees/ printed matter | 75 | |
| Tuition fees in L.L | 66,000,000 L.L | |
| Tuition Fees in $ | 2,950 | |
| Fee per one credit in $ | 140 | |
The Faculty of Teacher Education is chronologically the third among the University’s faculties. It was officially established in 1986, under the name of the “Institute of Teacher Preparation”, to be transformed later into an accredited faculty, in the year 2000. It aspires to achieve short, medium and long-term goals, with a focus on teacher training in teaching all school disciplines and cycles.
The Faculty has an established Teaching Diploma (TD) program with many specialty areas, which prepares holders of a BA/BS in a school subject for teaching it at the Intermediate and Secondary levels.
The Faculty is also developing two Bachelor (BS) programs, planned to start with the Academic Year 2025-2026. The two BS programs are:
Several University Diplomas and certificates are also in the making, coming soon.
Prof. Iman Osta is specialized in Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction. She has worked in the fields of Educational Assessment, Curriculum Design, Program Evaluation, and Mathematics Teaching and Learning, as well as Mathematics Teacher Training.
Iman Osta has taught at the American University of Beirut (AUB) (1990 to 2000) and the Lebanese American University (LAU) (2000 to 2021), where she also served as Assistant-Dean, as Chair of the Department of Education, and Director of the MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) program. She has also conducted research at the University of Maryland in the USA (2013), in the capacity of Fulbright Visiting Scholar.
Along her professional path, she offered professional development workshops for in-service math teachers at all grade levels (elem., middle and sec.). She participated in the development of, and training for, the Ministry’s curriculum reform initiative in Lebanon, she led and participated in many research and teacher development collaborative projects, with many universities around the world (e.g. Michigan State University MSU; University of California Davis UCD; UQAM in Quebec, Canada; The University of the Aegean; The University of Cyprus; Ein Shams University and others).
She has done consultancy work with international organizations and educational institutions (UNESCO, UNICEF, ESCWA, The Kuwaiti Foundation for the Advancement of Science KFAS, USAID in DRASATI and QITABI projects, Alef Education in the UAE).
Osta has participated in many international conferences in Education, such as PME, ICME, ICMI, ICTMT, EMF, CAEP and has many publications in international refereed journals.
In line with the The mission of the University, the Faculty aims to achieve the mission of responding to the society’s need for highly qualified teachers, and contributing to serving the Lebanese and Arab educational community, in the field of teacher preparation and capacity building. It is committed to training and qualifying distinguished educators for the early childhood, elementary, intermediate and secondary levels in various school subjects, with special attention to languages and a distinguished place to the Arabic language. The Faculty strives for excellence and adopts international standards when it comes to providing its services, tailored to the needs of the community, and to the ambitions of its students.
The vision of the Faculty is based and guided by its mission and consequently by the University’s mission. The goals are summarized as follows:
Educational Technology and Artificial Intelligence
for Schools
Duration: This certificate includes 3 courses (9 credits) and can be completed in 4 months
Overview
This certificate prepares educators and leaders to effectively integrate technology into curriculum design, assessment, and teacher development.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in using digital tools for data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes. They will also analyze curriculum components and textbooks, which will provide them with skills needed to align teaching strategies with curricular goals while addressing diverse student needs through targeted interventions. The program also emphasizes the importance of mentoring and professional development, equipping educators and leaders with the skills to design sustainable teacher support plans using educational technology.
For more information, call (961) 3 141044 or visit our website: https://mub.edu.lb/faculties/the-faculty-of-teacher-education/
Tools, Programs and Strategies
Overview
This certificate aims to provide both academic and practical skills to bachelor’s degree holders, enabling them to work alongside teachers in various fields within a range of educational institutions, including schools, universities, rehabilitation centers, associations, and nurseries specializing in individuals with special needs. The certificate also focuses on empowering learners to design early intervention programs in collaboration with families, thereby promoting inclusive education, social equity, and support for lifelong learning.
For more information, call (961) 3 141044 or visit our website: https://mub.edu.lb/faculties/the-faculty-of-teacher-education/
Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention
Overview
This certificate focuses on refining participants’ interpersonal and managerial skills, equipping them to lead a multidisciplinary team that includes psychologists, physical therapists, educational counselors, regular teachers, and others working with individuals with special needs. Certificate holders will be able to contribute to the development and assessment of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), coordinate between various parties, and document activities to ensure quality standards. Additionally, the certificate provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of local and international laws and regulations related to individuals with special needs and their intersection with relevant ministries, such as the Ministries of Education, Social Affairs, Labor, and Youth and Sports.
For more information, call (961) 3 141044 or visit our website: https://mub.edu.lb/faculties/the-faculty-of-teacher-education/
1) Study System:
The Faculty adopts the American system of education, according to which the academic year is divided into two semesters of fifteen (15) weeks of actual education each. Semesters are separated by one week, dedicated to the completion of semester exams, the announcement of the results of previous semester and the registration for the next semester.
The Dean’s Office determines the exact start and end dates of each semester, while the details of the academic year calendar are announced at the beginning of every new academic year.
2) Attendance
Student attendance is mandatory in all lectures, trainings and practical work in the required and relevant fields for each course. Students shall not be absent for more than 10% of the prescribed teaching hours for each academic course. In case of excessive absenteeism in any course, students will be prohibited from pursuing it, based on the necessary procedures carried out by teachers, where they will not get any refund for this purpose whatsoever.
3) Prohibited Actions During Study Periods
Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University and whoever is caught red-handed in any form of cheating in examinations, assignments and related experiments, will be subject to the appropriate punitive measures. These measures will be determined by the Faculty Council or the University Dean Council; depending on the circumstances that accompany the cheating process, knowing that this may lead to the punishment of the student by considering him/her to have failed in all subjects.
The University considers any false claim to write required articles, assignments, or reports in any course to be subject to liability and sanctions on the same basis as cheating on examinations.
The University also respects intellectual property rights; as it complies with all procedures asserted by such rights; therefore, it requests all students, teachers and employees to fully commit to respecting said rights.
4) The Student Performance Monitoring System
The University adopts an incentive system for students with outstanding performance through honor lists, degrees of excellence, financial incentives, etc.
Passing grade for any of the registered courses is sixty (60) out of one hundred (100) as a minimum grade; otherwise, students are considered to have failed the course. Therefore, they must re-register within a period not exceeding one year.
However, the minimum overall average grade of all courses needed for graduating and getting the Teaching Diploma Certificate is 65 out of 100.
5) Table of Grading System with Academic Honors
The following table represents the equation of percentage grades in courses, together with the letter grades and academic honors.
| Percentage Grade | Grades in Letters | Passing Grade |
| From 90 to 100 | A | Excellent |
| from 80 to 89 | B | Very good |
| From 70 to 79 | C | Good |
| From 60 to 69 | D | Pass |
Note: Graduation rquires a minimum overall average of 70 out of 100.
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated each semester by multiplying the number of points earned, according to the table above, by the number of credits for the course. The result of this multiplication is then added together for all courses and the total is divided by the cumulative number of course credits completed at the end of each semester.
6) Issuance of Results and Honor Lists
Exam results are issued at the end of the last week of each semester. Students are informed of their results on the Faculty bulletin board and online before starting next semester. Each student obtaining a cumulative Grade Point Average above ninety-five percent (95%) shall be listed on the Faculty’s honor list. In case students do not complete all academic requirements for a certain course, teachers have the right to consider the course as “Failed” or give students a second chance by assigning a “non-completion” grade for the course. Students must complete all course requirements in no more than one week at the beginning of the next semester. The “non-completion” grade in any course shall not be calculated into the cumulative Grade Point Average.
7) Practical Training
The practical training is considered as part of the graduation requirements adopted by educational curriculums. This training is carried out under the supervision of the Faculty administration. Student’s performance during the training phase is evaluated by the Faculty administration and the institution where the training takes place.
8) Graduation Conditions
Students are considered eligible for graduation upon completing all the REQUIRED courses for the certificate they seek to obtain, meaning when they obtain a cumulative average of not less than seventy percent (70 out of 100). Otherwise, they must re-enroll in certain courses to increase their average percentage.
To enroll in the Teaching Diploma program, applicants should have a Bachelor (BA or BS) degree from a recognized university, accredited with an equivalence from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. They should also have the Lebanese Baccalaureate Certificate of Secondary Education, or its equivalent.
Students admitted to the Faculty of Teacher Training are notified by e-mail.
Accepted students must comply with the terms of this letter and all dates specified therein regarding orientation, registration, fees payment and the beginning of studies.
Faculty of Teacher Education | ||
| University Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees in L.L | Tuition Fees in $ |
| Application Fees | 75 | |
| Registration fees/ printed matter | 75 | |
| Tuition fees in L.L | 66,000,000 L.L | |
| Tuition Fees in $ | 2,950 | |
| Fee per one credit in $ | 140 | |
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