Foundations of Education Department

Head of Department’s Message

The Department of Foundations of Education at the Faculty of Education, Helwan University, warmly welcomes specialists and experts in educational sciences. It offers a diverse range of advanced programs that serve both educational thought and practice, drawing upon various disciplines, including philosophy, history, sociology, politics, economics, and the arts.

Currently, the department is working on developing its programs within the framework of a new curriculum that ensures effective engagement with the job market by preparing specialists in emerging fields within educational directorates and administrations, as well as in the field of educational media. The department also supports researchers and encourages them to continue their studies, offering multiple technical and academic facilities.

We are pleased to welcome more researchers from Egypt and abroad to pursue specialized and interdisciplinary studies. The department is home to a distinguished group of scholars specializing in the social, economic, political, cultural, and historical foundations of education, as well as educational media.

Thank you for visiting the department’s page. Wishing you academic excellence, educational progress, and sustainable professional development.

Head of Department

Prof. Dr. Hadil Mostafa El-Khouly

About the Department:

The Department of Foundations of Education is one of the oldest academic departments that formed the Faculty of Education since its establishment. It is responsible for bridging the theoretical aspects of philosophy, history, economics, and educational applications in areas such as educational policy, planning, funding, and economics. The department plays a key role in preparing and developing educational practitioners and leaders at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as in professional development programs. As part of the 2008 regulations, introduced under the Faculty of Education Development Project, the department underwent a name change, and the disciplines of Comparative Education and Educational Administration became independent fields under a separate department. Furthermore, in 2014, the department’s postgraduate programs evolved to include four specialized academic tracks for the Special Diploma, Master's, and Doctoral degrees: 1. Philosophy of Education 2. Sociology of Education 3. Economics of Education 4. Educational Policies and Planning The department also contributes to the national literacy project through the Adult Education Center and provides educational consultancy services to various societal institutions.

Department Vision:

The Department of Foundations of Education aspires to achieve leadership in education, research, and community engagement in the field of educational foundations at both the local and regional levels. It also aims to enhance professional practices among the faculty’s learning community and field practitioners.

Department Mission:

The department is committed to advancing research, education, and training in order to establish strong philosophical, historical, social, and economic foundations for future educational policies, practices, and strategies. It seeks to deepen educational knowledge and enhance performance among teacher educators, field practitioners, educational leaders, and policymakers, contributing to the development of a professional learning society that continuously evolves and improves