Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT THE MASTER’S DEGREE IN GENERAL
1) Is the Master’s degree paid?
The Master’s degree is free (for open competition places).
2) Is the Master’s degree distance learning?
No. It is a face-to-face Master’s degree.
3) Where will the in-person classes take place?
They will take place in the Academic Block of the UFC Virtual Institute located at the UFC Campus do Pici in Fortaleza/CE.
4) On which days will classes take place?
Preferably, classes should take place on Fridays (morning and/or afternoon and/or evening) and Saturdays (morning and/or afternoon).
5) Is it a Master’s Degree in Education or Computer Science?
Neither Education nor Computer Science. It is an Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree that combines these two areas, with subjects related to topics that permeate the theme of Educational Technology.
ABOUT THE COURSE
1) How will students be assessed in the Master’s degree courses?
The assessment of academic performance in the curriculum components always covers the aspects of attendance and efficiency. The evaluation will be at the discretion of the instructor responsible for the curricular component and will be carried out by one or more of the following means of assessment: test, exam, assignment, project, as well as effective participation in the proposed activities. Students who receive a grade of 5.0 or higher in each subject will be considered to have passed.
2) Are Master’s students entitled to a Final Assessment (FA) as in undergraduate courses?
The decision is up to each teacher. At the beginning of each component, students will be duly informed about what will be required of them to build their grade.
3) Regarding foreign language proficiency: is it mandatory for all students? Which languages are accepted? Where can the proficiency test be taken? What is the deadline for demonstrating foreign language proficiency? What should be done after passing the test?
PPGTE students must demonstrate proficiency in at least one (1) foreign language. Accepted languages are: English, Spanish, or French. The foreign language proficiency test can be taken at the UFC Foreign Culture Centers, or equivalent. The maximum period for demonstrating proficiency is 18 (eighteen) months from the date of the student’s admission to the PPGTE. After passing the test, the student must send their declaration of approval to the secretariat’s email (ppgte@virtual.ufc.
