Educational Sciences,
Training Engineering, and
Didactics of Disciplines
The institution also offers a doctoral program in Educational Sciences, Training Engineering, and Didactics of Disciplines. Two research laboratories, NUMECOL and LRST, are available to support scientific research projects.
Training Objectives
- Contribute to the advancement of educational research in Moroccan higher education.
- Train through scientific research and action research in didactics.
- Prepare the next generation of professionals in Moroccan higher education.
- Support the development of new doctoral profiles in line with the PACTE ESRI-2030 vision.
- Train new profiles of young researchers in the field of education.
Research Areas
NUMECOL Laboratory
Fields: Languages, Cultures, Education, Digital, and Communication
- Didactics of Languages and Literatures
- Communication Sciences and Educational Digital Technology
- Media and Educational Technologies
- Digital Communication and Media Education
LRST Laboratory
Fields: Didactics of Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Geology, Computer Science
- Didactics of Science and Educational Technology
- Learning Difficulties in Scientific Disciplines
- Didactic Approach to Educational Resources
- ICT and Scientific Teaching
Admission Requirements and Prerequisites
Required Diplomas:
- Master’s in Educational Technologies
- Master’s in Sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Computer Science
- Master’s in Languages: English, French, Arabic
- Master’s or equivalent diploma relevant to the doctoral program’s focus
Academic Prerequisites:
- “Assez Bien” grade in Bachelor’s degree
- “Assez Bien” grade in Master’s degree
- B2 level in the language of thesis writing
- Consistency and coherence of the academic background
Selection Process
- Application review : Assessment of academic distinctions, number of years of study, and grades in core subjects
- Written exam
- Interview : Evaluation of candidates’ skills and motivation
Courses and Modules
- Module 1 : Epistemology of Research in Educational Sciences (5 credits)
- Module 2 : Scientific Research Methodology (5 credits)
- Module 3 : English (3 credits)
- Module 4 : French (3 credits)
- Module 5 : Digital Skills (3 credits)
- Module 6 : Human Rights and Citizenship (3 credits)
- Module 7 : History of Science (2 credits)
- Module 8 : Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property (3 credits)
- Module 9 : Educational Innovation (3 credits)