The Department's academic portfolio is intended to develop professional expertise, research capacity, and leadership in special and inclusive education.

B.Ed. Special Education

The B.Ed. Special Education program aims to prepare prospective teachers with the knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes required to support learners with diverse educational needs in special and inclusive educational settings.

The program emphasizes foundational knowledge of special education, human development, identification and assessment of educational needs, differentiated instruction, curriculum adaptation, individualized educational planning, classroom management, assistive technology, family–school collaboration, and professional ethics. Practical learning and field-based experiences are intended to help students connect theoretical knowledge with authentic educational practice.

B.Ed. Specialization in Inclusive Education

The B.Ed. Specialization in Inclusive Education aims to prepare prospective teachers to create and facilitate inclusive learning environments that accommodate the diverse learning needs and abilities of all students. The program focuses on inclusive pedagogies, differentiated instruction, curriculum adaptation, classroom diversity, identification of learning barriers, and strategies for supporting students with disabilities in mainstream educational settings. It seeks to develop reflective and competent educators who can promote equitable participation, accessibility, and meaningful learning opportunities for every student.

MS Special Education 

The MS Special Education program is designed to develop advanced academic knowledge, research competence, and specialized professional skills in special and inclusive education. It emphasizes critical engagement with contemporary theories, evidence-based assessment and intervention, inclusive educational practices, research methodology, and the analysis of educational challenges within local and international contexts.

The program aims to prepare graduates for advanced professional roles, educational leadership, research, consultancy, and further academic development. Through scholarly inquiry and applied learning, students are encouraged to develop context-responsive solutions that improve educational access, participation, and outcomes for persons with disabilities.

PhD Special Education (coming soon)

The PhD Special Education program aims to cultivate independent researchers and scholarly leaders capable of generating original knowledge and contributing to the advancement of special and inclusive education.

The program emphasizes advanced research methodology, critical analysis of educational theory and policy, rigorous scholarly inquiry, ethical research practice, and the development of innovative, evidence-informed solutions to significant educational challenges. Doctoral scholars are expected to contribute to academic scholarship, professional development, policy dialogue, and the improvement of educational services for persons with disabilities.

Short Certificate Courses and Professional Development Workshops

The Department aims to offer short certificate courses, professional development workshops, and specialized training opportunities to strengthen the knowledge and practical competencies of teachers, special educators, school leaders, therapists, parents, and other relevant professionals.

Areas include:

• Sign Language: Basic, intermediate and advance sign language skills to facilitate communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Braille Literacy: Basic, intermediate and advance braille reading and writing for accessible communication and learning.
• Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Awareness of autism, individual differences, communication needs, and evidence-informed support strategies.
• Orientation and Mobility (O&M): Fundamental techniques to support safe, confident, and independent movement among persons with visual impairment.
• Positive Behavior Support and Management: Understanding behavior and applying positive, individualized strategies to support appropriate behavior and participation.
• Creating Inclusive and Accessible Learning Environments: Strategies for developing barrier-free, accessible, and inclusive educational settings.
• Audiological Assessment and Assistive Listening Devices: Introduction to basic audiological assessment procedures, hearing technology, and the selection, use, and management of assistive listening devices.
• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Curriculum Adaptation: Developing individualized learning goals, adapting instructional materials and teaching strategies, and monitoring students' progress according to their unique educational needs.

• Others

The availability, duration, eligibility criteria, and certification requirements of individual courses will be announced through official university channels.