Reimaging Planning and Economics of Education as Separate Semester Units with Integrated Assessment

Abstract: Many degree programs in education and public policy have historically covered planning and economics of education as a unified subject. Nevertheless, this integration frequently condenses two conceptually and methodologically separate fields into a constrained amount of instructional time. This essay makes the case that in order to guarantee academic rigor, professional relevance, and student competency, each subject should be given a full semester of independent study. It suggests a two-semester model where each unit is regarded as a stand-alone course, but the average of the two is used to calculate the final cumulative grade. The study presents a framework for distinct but coordinated delivery and assessment, drawing on theories of curriculum design, global models, and real-world issues. Keywords: Educational Planning, Economics of Education, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Assessment, Education Policy Title: Reimaging Planning and Economics of Education as Separate Semester Units with Integrated Assessment Author: Paul Alela Oguta, Stella A. Juma International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning ISSN 2394-9686 Vol. 12, Issue 5, September 2025 - October 2025 Page No: 47-54 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 23-October-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17425120 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Reimaging%20Planning%20and%20Economics%20of%20Education%20as%20Separate%20Semester%20Units-23102025-3.pdf