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'''Achva Academic College''' is a public academic institution located within the jurisdiction of [[Be'er Tuvia|Beer Tuvia]] Regional Council. |
'''Achva Academic College''' is a public academic institution located within the jurisdiction of [[Be'er Tuvia|Beer Tuvia]] Regional Council. |
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Achva Academic College offers accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as science, education, social sciences, and humanities. With around 3,000 students, 500 lecturers, and 20 fields of study including special education, mathematics teaching, psychology, and more, the college also provides diploma studies, continuing education, and preparatory programs. Emphasizing a multicultural approach, it serves surrounding areas, welcoming diverse student groups, including those with special needs. |
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The college offers academic studies in science, education, social sciences, and the humanities. It is accredited to grant undergraduate and graduate degrees and teaching diplomas. |
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As of the 2021 academic year, the college had approximately 3,000 students and 500 lecturers in some twenty fields of knowledge, including special education, preschool education, mathematics teaching, English teaching, life sciences, psychology, information systems, communications disorders, applied computer sciences, and more. In addition to academic studies, Achva Academic College also offers diploma studies and continuing education courses and programs for completing high school enrollment and specific preparatory programs. |
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The Achva campus mainly serves the adjacent peripheral areas and encourages a multi-cultural approach that welcomes diverse population groups who wish to acquire higher education. The college is accessible to students with a range of special needs. |
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== Several centers operate within the College == |
== Several centers operate within the College == |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Achva Academic College was established in 1971 by Beer Tuvia Regional Council as a training college for |
Achva Academic College was established in 1971 by the Beer Tuvia Regional Council as a teacher training college. Initially offering programs for technicians and engineers, it later expanded to include non-academic teaching courses and supplementary education for mothers. |
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In the early 1970s, the college offered programs for technicians and mechanical engineers in construction plus industry & management and non-academic teaching programs, including a two-year course for kindergarten teacher qualification and a one-year course for kindergarten aides. By the end of the 1970s, the college offered supplementary education courses for mothers. Soon afterward, it became an independent association offering non-academic studies towards a qualified senior teacher's diploma. |
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In 1993, Achva College was approved by the Council of Higher Education (CHE) to offer study programs under the academic supervision of Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Furthermore, in 1995 the college received a permit from the CHE, allowing it to award B.Ed. Degrees for its training courses for early childhood, elementary, and middle school teachers, in its education departments, literature, history, mathematics, sciences, Jewish studies, Hebrew language, and special education. |
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In 1998, Achva received accreditation for its B.Ed. Degree courses and recognition of its Arabic, English, and Computer departments. |
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In 1997, under the guidance of the CHE, the college introduced an administrative separation between the Academic College of Education and the college under the auspices of Ben-Gurion University. |
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The Achva Independent Association began activities in September 2000 under the academic supervision of Ben-Gurion University, and over the years, offered 12 general studies programs leading to undergraduate degrees. |
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In 1993, it gained approval from the Council of Higher Education (CHE) to offer academic programs under Ben Gurion University's supervision. By 1995, it could grant B.Ed. Degrees in various subjects. The college received accreditation for its B.Ed. Degree courses in 1998, along with recognition for specific departments. |
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The college also provided transitional programs during this period enabling outstanding students to transfer to Ben-Gurion University. |
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In 2009, it gained independence, awarding its own B.Sc. degrees in life sciences, and fully separated from Ben-Gurion University in 2012. This consolidation formed Achva Academic College, comprising two undergraduate schools specializing in education, sciences, and a graduate school. |
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As of the 5781 academic year, the college boasted around 3,000 students and 500 lecturers across twenty fields of study, including special education, mathematics, English teaching, psychology, and more. |
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{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} |
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| Established | 1971 |
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| President | Yifat Bitton |
| Location | , Israel |
Achva Academic College is a public academic institution located within the jurisdiction of Beer Tuvia Regional Council.
Achva Academic College offers accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as science, education, social sciences, and humanities. With around 3,000 students, 500 lecturers, and 20 fields of study including special education, mathematics teaching, psychology, and more, the college also provides diploma studies, continuing education, and preparatory programs. Emphasizing a multicultural approach, it serves surrounding areas, welcoming diverse student groups, including those with special needs.
Several centers operate within the College
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Unit – trains students to be creative educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who can respond to today's challenges.
The Neuropedagogy Center – combines in-depth study of papers on brain research with their application in learning and teaching.
The Simulation Center – trains students to work effectively in education using learning processes based on practical experience as an integral part of studying education.
History
Achva Academic College was established in 1971 by the Beer Tuvia Regional Council as a teacher training college. Initially offering programs for technicians and engineers, it later expanded to include non-academic teaching courses and supplementary education for mothers.
In 1993, it gained approval from the Council of Higher Education (CHE) to offer academic programs under Ben Gurion University's supervision. By 1995, it could grant B.Ed. Degrees in various subjects. The college received accreditation for its B.Ed. Degree courses in 1998, along with recognition for specific departments.
In 2009, it gained independence, awarding its own B.Sc. degrees in life sciences, and fully separated from Ben-Gurion University in 2012. This consolidation formed Achva Academic College, comprising two undergraduate schools specializing in education, sciences, and a graduate school.
As of the 5781 academic year, the college boasted around 3,000 students and 500 lecturers across twenty fields of study, including special education, mathematics, English teaching, psychology, and more.[citation needed]
Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Tuition fees at the college are the same as university fees. The college offers a range of assistance and encouragement scholarships equivalent to full first-year tuition fees for students who meet the acceptance conditions and full-tuition scholarships for students with high acceptance grades. Under the ‘Student Communities’ project, students who move to Kiryat Malachi and Rahat receive a grant for tuition fees and living expenses in return for social activity within the towns.
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