MA Program in Measurement and

Evaluation
Objectives
The main objectives of the MA program in Measurement and Evaluation are the following:
Produce high level manpower in the area of measurement and evaluation;
Train instructors of measurement and evaluation for Teacher Education Colleges (TECs) and
universities or Higher Education Institutions (HEIs);
Prepare individuals who can conduct research on various psychological, educational and social
problems;
Train resource persons in test development for elementary, secondary and TEC levels as well as for
non-academic institutions;
Train individuals to develop, administer and interpret various tests including achievement, aptitude,
vocational, attitude, interest and personality tests; and
Promote understanding, skills, and attitudes related to measurement and evaluation.
Graduate Profile
MA graduates in Measurement and Evaluation are expected to be able to:
Develop, adapt, administer, score and interpret achievement, aptitude, vocational, attitude, interest
and other tests for personnel selection to beneficiaries;
Design and develop standardized tests that can be used at different educational levels including
preschools;
Select and evaluate various achievement, vocational, aptitude and other type of tests;
Act as resource persons in test development and statistical techniques at the primary, secondary, and
TEC levels as well as in non-academic institutions;
Conduct training in measurement and evaluation as well as in intermediate statistical skills for staff in
TECs, undergraduates and primary and secondary school teachers and for those in non-academic
institutions;
Conduct research on various psychological, educational and social issues.
Conduct research to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of curricula, programs and
projects; and
Organize and run workshops, seminars and other training programs in measurement and evaluation.

Admission Requirements
For the M.A. Degree in Measurement and Evaluation, applicants should:
Satisfy the general admission requirements of the SGS.
Hold B.A. or B. Sc. Degree in Psychology or related fields, or equivalent and
Pass the entrance examination (at a satisfactory level).
MA Program in Developmental Psychology
Objectives
The Modular MA Program in Developmental Psychology shall enable the graduates to:
Develop knowledge of the major developmental milestones throughout the life-span, factors affecting
these milestones, and strategies for making psychosocial care and support to promote them;
Contribute towards an understanding of the problems of the Ethiopian children, adolescents, youth,
adults and the elderly;
Conduct developmental psychological research on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and the
elderly; and
Understand the policy, educational, social, economic implications of the developmental needs of the
growing persons in Ethiopia
Graduate Profile
The graduates should be able to:
Teach courses in human development and learning in institutes of higher learning and in other
settings;
Test and screen children of various intellectual abilities;
Coordinate various intervention programs catering for different groups (street children, youth, etc);
Provide professional assistance to children in especially difficult circumstances; and caregivers;
Conduct research on psychological and educational problems;
Evaluate various rehabilitation centers and other educational programs;
Assist in the design of programs and curricula for early childhood education and beyond;
Prepare reports materials, manuals, guidelines and related other documents concerning children,
adolescents, youth and adults in Ethiopia; and
Organize and conduct workshops, seminars and training programs in the area.
Admission Requirements
For the M.A. Degree in Developmental Psychology applicants have to:
Satisfy the General graduate admission requirements of AAU;
Have B.A. Degree in Psychology from a recognized university or equivalent; and
Have BEd Degree from Teacher Training Colleges (with adequate courses in Developmental,
Educational and Counseling Psychology).