Master of Arts Programme in Population Education

Mahidol University Population Education Programme Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities,

Mahidol University

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Master of Arts Programme in Population Education 1. Programme

Programme Title Master of Arts Programme in Population Education

Name of Degree Master of Arts (Population Education) M. A. (Population Education)

Responsible Units 1. Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 2. Faculty of Graduate Studies

Programme Start First semester of every academic year

Instructional Organization 1. Plan A Type A (2) is conducted in official days from Mondays to Fridays. 2. Plan B is conducted on weekends or off official hours (evenings).

2. Philosophy and Objectives

2.1 Philosophy Develop leadership in critical thinking, planning, administration, designing

strategies of development, and expertise in the science of population education. Ability to seek and create new bodies of knowledge. Application of knowledge and national power, which include powers of socio-psychology, economy, environmental resources, geography, culture and folk wisdom, politics, military, science and technology, information and others. Having morality and ethics up to the standard of the learned society.

2.2 Objectives

The objective of Plan A Type A (2) is to produce academicians who: 2.2.1 are well-rounded on population phenomena in both micro and macro

perspectives and on Thai and global societies multidisciplinarily, and able to seek and create bodies of knowledge on population education and use them for the benefits of developments in all social sectors, particularly population quality development.

2.2.2 have an ability to research, plan and design strategies for population quality development by utilizing research processes and processes for innovative thinking development.

2.2.3 possess morality and ethics, responsibilities, and determination to develop and solve population problems appropriate to circumstances and social needs at all levels.

The objective of Plan B is to produce academicians who: 2.2.1 are well-rounded on population phenomena in both micro and macro

perspectives and on Thai and global societies multidisciplinarily, and able to seek and create bodies of knowledge on population education and use them for the benefits of developments in all social sectors, particularly population quality development.

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2.2.2 have an ability in managing, planning and designing strategies for population quality development by applying their knowledge from courses taken in class.

2.2.3 possess morality and ethics, responsibilities, and determination to develop and solve population problems appropriate to circumstances and social needs at all levels. 3. Admission Requirements and Selection Methods

3.1 To be qualified for admission to Plan A Type A (2), an applicant must: 3.1.1 Hold a B. A. in any field from prestigious institutions of higher learning

recognized by Mahidol University. 3.1.2 Have a GPA of at least 2.50. In case of lower GPA, at least 3-year working

experience in related fields is required. 3.1.3 Be qualified according to the needs of the Programme Committee and the

Faculty of Graduate Studies as specified in the Announcement of Application. 3.1.4 Those with qualifications besides what are stated above may be taken into

consideration by the Programme Committee in conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

3.2 To be qualified for admission to Plan B, an applicant must: 3.2.1 Hold a B. A. in any field from educational institutions recognized by the

Office of Civil Service Commission. 3.2.2 Have a GPA of at least 2.50 and a 3-year working experience in related

fields, and a 5-year working experience in relate field if a GPA is lower than 2.50. 3.2.3 Be qualified according to the needs of the Programme Committee and the

Faculty of Graduate Studies as specified in the Announcement of Application. 3.2.4 Those with qualifications besides what are stated above may be taken into

consideration by the Programme Committee in conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

3.3 Selection Method Written and oral examinations or other methods specified by the Programme

Committee.

4. Academic System semester system

5. Duration of Study

Not exceeding 5 academic years. 6. Registration

Plan A Type A (2) A full-time enrollment is required. Each semester, no more than 15 credits are

enrolled or according to the advice of advisors. Plan B

Students are required to enroll no more than 12 credits/semester or according to the advice of advisors.

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7. Evaluation and Graduation Requirements

7.1 Evaluation Evaluation is according to the regulations on education of higher learning set up by

Mahidol University.

7.2 Graduation Requirements 7.2.1 Plan A Type A (2)

To be qualified for graduation, students must: (1) Have a full-time study not exceeding 5 academic years. (2) Complete at least 45 credits: 27 credits of course work and 15 credits for

thesis, with a GPA of no less than 3.00. (3) Pass an English examination as required by the Faculty of Graduate

Studies, Mahidol University. (4) Pass an oral defense of Thesis.

7.2.2 Plan B

To be qualified for graduation, students must: (1) Have a study not exceeding 5 academic years. (2) Complete at least 45 credits: 39 credits of course work and 6 credits for

independent study, with a GPA of at least 3.00. (3) Pass an English examination as required by the Faculty of Graduate

Studies, Mahidol University. (4) Pass an oral defense of thematic paper as required by the University

regulations on education of higher learning.

8. Faculty Name-Surname Degree

*1. Assoc. Prof. Supavan Phlainoi B.Sc. (Education) Hons. M.Ed. (Population Education) Ed.D. (Curriculum Development

and Research)

*2. Assoc. Prof. Nawarat Phlainoi B. Ed. (English) Hons. M.A. (Educational Developmeent-

Population Education) Ed.D. ( Development Educational)

*Responsible Faculty of the programme

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*3. Assoc. Prof. Prapaphan Un-ob B. A. (Thai) 1st Class Hons. M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) Ed.D. (Population Education) *4. Ass. Prof. Teeradetch Chaiaroon M. S. (Education Psychology and Guidance) Ph.D. (Applied Behavioral Science

Research)

*5. Lect. Uthaithip Rakchanyaban B.N.S. (Hons) B.P.H. (Hons) (Public Health Administration) M.Sc. (Public Health

Ph.D. (Demography) 6. Assoc.Prof. Siriporn Yamnill Ph.D. (Human Resource Development)

7. Assoc. Prof. Manee Chaitheeranuwatsiri B. Ed. (Mathematics) M.Ed. (Educational Statistics) Ph.D. (higher Education) 8. Assoc. Prof. Ratchanond Supapongpichet B. Sc. (Health Science-Sanitation)

M. Sc. (Technology of Environmental Management)

Ph.D. (Population and Development) Post-Graduate Diploma in

Environment Impact Assessment

9. Assoc. Prof. Siriwan Kraisurapong B.Sc., M. Sc. (Nursing) Ph.D. (Population and Development)

9. Guest Faculty

Name-Surname Degree

1. Prof. Boonlert Leoprapai B. A. (Economics), A.M. (Demography)

M. A. (Sociology), Ph.D. (Sociology)

2. Assoc. Prof. Chai Phothisita B. S. (Hons.) M. Sc. (Anthropology),M.

A.(Anthropology) Ph.D. (Anthropology)

*Responsible Faculty of the programme

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Name-Surname Degree

3. Assoc. Prof. Benja Yodamnern-Attics B. S. (Sociology-Anthropology) M. A., Ph.D. (Anthropology)

4. Assoc. Prof. Sairudee Worakitphokhathorn B. Ed. (English) Hons., A.M.(English) Ph.D. (Social Psychology)

5. Prof. Apichart Chamratritthirong B. A. (International Relations) Hons. A.M., Ph.D. (Sociology)

6. Assoc. Prof. Prapapen Suwan B. Sc. (Nursing) Hons.

B. Ed. (1st Class Honour) M. S. (Health Education) Ph.D. (Higher Education and

Population Education)

7. Lect. Uthai Dulayakasem B. Ed., Diploma (Teaching English Overseas)

A.M. (International Development Education)

A.M. (Sociology) Ph.D. (International Development

Education)

8. Prof. Nonglak Wiratchai B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Ed.(Educational Research)

Ph.D. (Comparative Education)

9. Prof. Jirachok Weerasai A. B. (Sociology) Hons. A.M., Ph.D. (Political Science)

10. Prof. Kua Wongbusin B.Sc. (Physics), M. A. (Sociology)

M. A., Ph.D. (Demography) 10. Number of Student Enrolled

Plan A (2) : approximately 15 Plan B : approximately 30

11. Place of Study

(1) Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (2) Faculty of Graduate Studies

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12. Library (1) Libraries of the Education Department and of the Institute for Population and

Social Research, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University.

(2) Library and Information Center at Salaya, Mahidol University 13. Budget

Plan A Type (2) The expenditure for each student is approximately 60,000 baht/year and the regular

budget sources are from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Plan A Type A (2) and Plan B The expenditure for each student is approximately 90,000 baht/year and the

program administration is based on self-reliance. 14. Programme Curriculum

(1) Programme Structure Plan A Type A (2) Plan B

Required Courses 27 credits 33 credits Electives 3 credits 6 credits Thesis 15 credits - Independent Studies - credits 6 credits

Total 45 credits 45 credits

(2) Programme Course

Required Courses SHPE 511 Population Education 3 (3-0) SHPE 512 Social and Economics Theories for Population 3 (3-0)

Development SHPE 513 Population Quality Development: Macro Perspectives 3 (2-3) SHPE 514 Population Quality Development: Micro Perspectives 3 (2-3) SHPE 515 Population Education Research Strategies and Tactics 3 (2-3) SHPE 516 Advanced Population Education Research Strategies and 3 (2-3) Tactics SHPE 519 Advanced Population Education 3 (2-3) SHPE 521 Human Resources Development 3 (2-3) SHPE 522 Population Management and Administration 3 (2-3) SHPE 523 Population and Development 3 (3-0) SHPE 525 Demographic Analysis 3 (3-0) SHPE 533 Social Mobilization for Development 3 (2-3) SHPE 591 Seminar 3 (1-6)

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Electives

SHPE 524 Population and Quality of Life Development 3 (2-3) SHPE 531 Population Psychology 3 (2-3) SHPE 532 Population and Public Health Planning and Development 3 (2-3) SHPE 534 AIDS Education 3 (2-3) SHPE 536 Drugs Addicted Education 3 (2-3) SHPE 595 Independent Studies 3 (1-6)

Independent Studies (Plan B)

SHPE 599 Research Project 6 (0-24)

Thesis (Plan A Type A (2)

SHPE 698 Research M. A. Thesis 15 (0-45)

(3) Plan of study

PLAN A PLAN B SHPE 511 Population Education 3(3-0) SHPE 512 Social and Economics Theories for Population Development 3(3-0) SHPE 515 Population Education Research Strategies and Tactics 3(2-3) SHPE 533 Social Mobilization For Development 3(1-6)

SHPE 511 Population Education 3(3-0) SHPE 512 Social and Economics Theories for Population Development 3(3-0) SHPE 515 Population Education Research Strategies and Tactics 3(2-3) SHPE 533 Social Mobilization For Development 3(1-6)

SHPE 513 Population Quality Development Macro Perspectives 3(2-3) SHPE 514 Population Quality Development Micro Perspectives 3(2-3) SHPE 516 Advanced Population Education Research Strategies and Tactics 3(2-3) SHPE 519 Advanced Population Education 3(2-3)

SHPE 513 Population Quality Development Macro Perspectives 3(2-3) SHPE 514 Population Quality Development Micro Perspectives 3(2-3) SHPE 516 Advanced Population Education Research Strategies and Tactics 3(2-3) SHPE 519 Advanced Population Education 3(2-3)

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PLAN A PLAN B SHPE 591 Seminar 3(1-6) SHPE 698 Research M.A.Thesis 6(0-18)

SHPE 521 Human Resources Development 3(3-0) SHPE 523 Population and Development 3(3-0) SHPE 525 Demographic Analysis 3(3-0) SHPE 591 Seminar 3(1-6)

SHPE 698 Research M.A.Thesis 9(0-36)

SHPE 522 Population Management and Administration 3(2-3) SHPE 599 Thematic Paper 6(0-24)

SHPE 511 Population Education 3 (3-0)

Interdisciplinary analysis of demographic changes, facts and phenomena on the micro and macro perspectives, difference of demographic variables based on concepts and theories of demography, population policies, and factors determining differences of population size; rate of population growth, demographic components and structure; patterns of sexual reproduction, death and migration with an emphasis on importance and relationship between demographic factors and political, economic, social, technological and resource factors in order to instill responsibility to tackle demographic and demographic quality development problems. SHPE 512 Social and Economics Theories for Population 3 (3-0)

Development

Economics, Sociology, Social-psychology and Anthropology Theories related to decision-making models on population; population behavior; discussion and prediction of demographic phenomena; application of theories to develop research on population quality development and theory construction. SHPE 513 Population Quality Development: Macro Perspectives 3 (2-3)

Seeking and analyzing various data at a macro level, for instance, data on potentiality of population, economy, society, psychology, culture, politics, military, technology, environment, free trade, competition in world market, and global trends. Data are analyzed by using different techniques in addition to data at a micro level in order to define strategies and goals of population quality needed to be developed at a macro level. SHPE 514 Population Quality Development: Micro Perspectives 3 (2-3)

Seeking and analyzing various data at a micro level in present and future social circumstances in both short and long terms in addition to data at a macro level in order to define goals of population quality in a micro level; analyzing and defining strategic plans at a micro level to meet the specified goals.

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SHPE 515 Population Education Research Strategies and Tactics 3 (2-3)

Analyses of problems and weaknesses stemming from defining a conceptual framework and variables; research processes; reliability and validity of research instrument; levels of measurement; research designs; errors in applying statistics; methods of presenting and interpreting data; means to reduce problems and weaknesses; techniques of presenting and applying research findings.

SHPE 516 Advanced population Education Research Strategies and 3 (2-3) Tactics

Analyzing and discussing problems and weaknesses stemming from research conceptual framework and defining variables; developing instrument to measure indicators; social and demographic measurement scales; techniques to develop instrument to increase level of measurement; tactics to use instrument efficiently; utilizing statistic concepts, theories and principles to deal with data not in line with conceptual framework and assumptions; analyzing strengths and weaknesses of population education research tactics and finding out solutions; applying research findings to solve problems and population quality development; practicum in evaluating and improving research projects.

SHPE 519 Advanced Population Education 3 (2-3)

Prerequisites: SHPE 511 and SHPE 512 Lectures and practices to analyze strategies in thinking, decision-making,

planning, defining visions and population policies in different circumstances and social levels; projects to solve population problems at different levels; creation and development of bodies of knowledge and theories which could be applied in actual situations in communities at the micro and macro levels that are related to social, cultural and economic development, resources, and technologies, based on socio-culture and responsibilities for all human beings. SHPE 521 Human Resources Development 3 (2-3)

Principles, concepts and theories on development and significance of human resources toward national developments, based on various sciences; planning guidelines for human resources development based particularly on educational and training measures; utilization of developed guidelines for the effectiveness and efficiency of national development. SHPE 522 Population Management and Administration 3 (2-3)

Lectures and practices to develop efficient patterns of human resources management and administration; quality development; supervision and psychology; models of population management and administration; morality and ethics for occupation and livelihood; monitorship of population changes; population migration favorable to development; planning and policy proposals to utilize population resources for the utmost benefits in the development of human society; acceptance and respects to laws and regulations; instillation of disciplines in the population.

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SHPE 523 Population and Development 3 (3-0) An in-depth study on the relationship between demographic factors and directions

of social, economic and political development, resources, and technologies; Demography & Development Model with an emphasis on interactions between demographic factors and population quality development, social, economic and political development, and the development of resources and technologies. Emphasis is put on demographic factors that determine developments, which could be explained in-depth and broadly by theories.

SHPE 524 Population and Quality of Life Development

Lectures and practices to study the relationship between demographic factors and life-quality developments at individual, family, community and social levels; emphasis on rights and demographic factors that determine the possibility to develop the life quality of an individual, a family and a society; studying and developing indicators of life quality; models for population quality development in different social, cultural and political contexts; proposal of possible guidelines to develop the quality of life for the sustainable maintenance of the society with reference to social, religious, political and cultural institutions, identity, and folk wisdom; emphasis is placed on life-quality development in terms of employment, livelihood in a socio-environment, good health and good citizenship. SHPE 525 Demographic Analysis 3 (3-0)

A study on demographic data sources, data collection, examination and correction of data, and measurement and analysis of demographic phenomena including size, components, geographic distribution, death, sexual reproduction, marriage, migration, approximation of population size, and projection of the population; application of computer softwares to analyze demographic data. SHPE 531 Population Psychology 3 (2-3)

Psychological concepts and theories related to population; geographic distribution; components of population; analysis of demographic decisions and behaviors with regard to sexual reproduction and migration; application of psychological concepts and theories to explain and understand states and behaviors of the population in different societies. SHPE 532 Population and Public Health Planning and Development 3 (2-3)

Lectures and practices on strategies in planning, coordination, operating and evaluating public health plans by employing both qualitative and quantitative demographic factors at micro and macro levels to determine efficient public health planning organization. SHPE 534 AIDS Education 3 (2-3)

A study of occurrences, causes and implications of the disease in the past, present and future, with an emphasis on human factors; An investigation of educational concepts, theories and processes in the past, present and future as a foundation for population education analysis; opinions on past and present AIDS education; alternative educational patterns and guidelines to make the educational system develop behaviors in preventing and solving AIDS problems effectively.

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SHPE 536 Drugs Addicted Education 3 (2-3) A study of an epidemic of different narcotic substances, dangers, violence, risk

behavior and implications on individual, family, community, society, social institutions, economy, politics, and development. Concepts, theories and patterns of effective prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and behavioral changes. Application of concepts, theories, religious teachings, social and cultural structures, and participation of family, community and non-governmental organizations as new alternatives for individuals, families and societies to be drug-free.

SHPE 591 Seminar 3 (1-6)

Emphasis is placed on seminar organization and presentation of concept, theories, strategies, models and research findings on population, population education and other related fields. Analysis, synthesis and criticism with specialists to increase or gain experience, visions, and paradigms of thoughts in order to raise academic level of the field; problem-solving and population quality development; organization of seminars to exchange knowledge in order to respond to current topics of interest with other educational institutions or agencies both locally and internationally. SHPE 595 Independent Studies 3 (1-6)

To study, analyze and synthesize topics or case studies of personal interest in population and then synthesize them into models or programs that reflect study findings and apply them to real situations. Topics under investigation are specified by advisors or the Board of the Program. SHPE 599 Research Project 6 (0-24)

A thematic paper by studying concepts, theories, models and case studies from related documents or primary or secondary data, analyzing them, summarizing the findings and making recommendations for further application.

SHPE 698 Research M. A. Thesis 15 (0-45)

Defining a research model, conceptual framework, methodology, data collection and analysis, interpretation and discussions, and presentation of the research findings. The research could be either qualitative or quantitative or both, and the data could also be primary, secondary or from literature. 15. Quality Assurance

1) The Programme will evaluate itself by processing Self-Study Report (SSR) and Self-Assessment Report (SAR). In addition, the Programme Committee will meet regularly and at least once in each Academic Year to evaluate the Programme. The evaluation will include an analysis of the number of enquiries about the Programme made by prospective candidates, the number of new enrolments, the number of candidates graduating from the programme, the place of origin of Candidates, and any other information which the Committee agrees is important in evaluating the success of the Programme.

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2) Graduating candidates will be invited to submit an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the Programme of the Committee.

3) The Programme Committee will encourage and help Supervisors develop their Supervisory skills through workshops and information seminars.

16. Contact Address

For more information, please contact Tel E-mail

1. Ass. Prof. Teeradetch Chaiaroon 02-8002840-78 ตอ 1317 Shtca@mahidol.ac.th 2. Assoc. Prof. Nawarat Phlainoi 02-8002840-78 ตอ 1313 Shnpn@mahidol.ac.th 3. Assoc. Prof. Supavan Phlainoi 02-8002840-78 ตอ 1311 Shspn@mahidol.ac.th 4. Assoc. Prof. Praphaphan Un-ob 02-8002840-78 ตอ 1307 Shpob@mahidol.ac.th 5. Lect. Uthaithip Rakchanyaban 02-8002840-78 ตอ 1317 Shurc@mahidol.ac.th Population Education Programme Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Mahidol University 999 Phutamonthon 4 Road Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170 Thailand Tel 02-8002840-78 Ext.1300 Fax 02-4419738