Department of Educational Foundations, Management and Lifelong Learning
The department of Educational Foundations, Management and Lifelong Learning (EFMLL) is one of the three departments that constitute the School of Education at UDSM. Others are the Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies (EPCS); and the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (PESS). EFMLL is a combination three units, namely Educational Management, Educational Foundations as well as Adult and Community Education. These units are a reflection of the degree programmes that EFMLL offers and areas of research that academics engage in. In line with UDSM functions, EFMLL is a home of consultants in the philosophy of education, sociology of education, educational policies and planning, leadership and management of resources. Further, experts in the department are experienced consultants in adult learning and community development
Transforming Knowledge into Impact
Through its academic programmes, research, professional development initiatives, and consultancy engagements, EFMLL connects knowledge, innovation, and practice to address real-world challenges in education and community development.
The Department provides a platform for students, educators, policymakers, development practitioners, institutions, and organisations to access expertise that supports effective decision-making, institutional transformation, capacity development, and sustainable community outcomes.
Head of Department, EFMLL
Undergraduate Programmes
Department of Educational Foundations, Management and Lifelong Learning offers two undergraduate degree programmes:
- Bachelor of Commerce with Education
- Bachelor of Lifelong Learning and Community Development
Additionally, the department supports the offering of several courses to secondary school student teachers in the College of Social Sciences (COSS), College of Humanities (CoHU) and the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS), leading to the award of:
- Bachelor of Arts with Education (B.A.ED.) and
- Bachelor of Science with Education (B.Sc.ED.)
Postgraduate Programmes
EFMLL offers two master`s degree programmes:
- Master of Educational Management and Administration (MEMA – Regular)
- Master of Educational Management and Administration (MEMA – Evening)
- Master of Education – Adult Education and Community Education (MED – AECD)
The department also supports the offering of school wide programmes, namely;
- Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed -Regular)
- Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed -Evening)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Thesis
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Coursework and Dissertation
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