About FEA

Faculty of Education and Arts

The Faculty of Education and Arts provide a suitable and inclusive environment for learning and teaching. We deliver the highest quality of educational programs and work diligently to provide our undergraduate and postgraduate students with the best programs and platforms necessary to succeed in whichever career pathway they choose.

The faculty is at the fore-front of research and teaching and offers a wide variety of programs leading to certificates, bachelor, Higher Diploma (teacher preparation), Master programs and PhD. The faculty uses the needs of the market and society as a guide to develop programs that meet these needs.

Academic programs

Our faculty is recognized as a multi-faceted and vibrant place where high-quality academic programs are provided to all students and equip them with the necessary skills and abilities to meet the market demands. Faculty members completed their academic careers in the best universities across the world and are trying their best to reach the quality of education beyond the standards. Our alumni are agents of change in the community and apply what they have learned in the workplace. Our Academic Advising team, faculty coordinators, and administrators are always here to support students through their entire academic career.

We strive to
  • Ensure an accessible, collaborative, and inspirational learning environment.
  • Help our students develop their talents and receive a comprehensive education, enabling them to become socially, intellectually, and morally role models in the community.
  • Be deeply committed to achieving student desires and routinely go the extra mile to meet their needs.
  • Recruit and admit energetic and motivated staff and students who share innovative ideas, research, and knowledge that impact the educational arena, while pursuing excellence in their professional and personal lives.
  • Develop our knowledge, skills, and competencies to fulfil our educational, research, and service responsibilities.
Objectives
  • To prepare candidates who have a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
  • To produce individuals who recognize diversity and cultural distinctions, including socioeconomics, ethnicity, gender, race, and exceptionalities, to satisfy the needs of all individuals in a growing global community.
  • To prepare candidates who will support the use of research and evidence-based approaches throughout their postgraduate careers.
  • To produce people who will uphold the established standards of professionalism and morality in the workplace, classroom, and community.
  • To produce people who can think critically, are dedicated to serving others, and place a high priority on continuing their education.
Facilities
  • Sohar University classrooms and labs are equipped with a variety of technologies to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
  • The Learning Resources Centre (LRC) provides world-class facilities to support students, academics, and researchers to enable them to achieve success and academic excellence. It includes books, printed journals, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, theses, special collections and E-resources.
  • Career Guidance Services (CGS) advises the university students on their transition from studying to profession and it offers guidance and support on their study choices besides responding to their career enquiries at the Diploma, Bachelor, Master and PhD.
  • The SU ITS team is here to help with IT support to get you set up and connected, ready for Blended Learning study. One can participate in courses by downloading the slides, videos, reading materials and practice tests, and join the chat rooms and discussion forums set up by lecturers through Sohar University Learning Management System (SULMS).