Program Overview

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Special Education

(MEd, 2 Years) - Joint Degree with the University of Patras - E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)

Duration

• 2 years (4 semesters)

Qualification Awarded

• Master of Education in Special Education

Level of Qualification

• Master Degree (2nd Cycle)

Language of Instruction

• Greek

Mode of Study

• E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)

Minimum ECTs Credits

• 120

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Programme Description

The Special Education programme aims to provide students with knowledge in the field of special education through:

• Attending relevant pedagogical courses
• Studying relevant literature

Additionally, the programme aims to develop research skills through:

• Attending specialized courses on quantitative and qualitative research
• Conducting small-scale research projects within the framework of various courses or/and preparing a Master's thesis
• Practical training

Practical training is implemented in Greece, covering all provisions of the Institute of Educational Policy's proposal, which sets the criteria for granting relevance to special education master's degrees.

The programme includes:

1. "Introductory Information Seminar on Practical Training", held in each region of the country at the beginning of the winter and spring semesters, for students starting their practical training in the respective semester.
2. Practical training (200 hours) in a special education school or a general education school with students with disabilities or special educational needs.
3. Participation in "Group Seminars with Teleconference" during the implementation of practical training.
4. Writing and submitting a "Portfolio of Practical Training" paper.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Special Education programme possess a wide range of skills and knowledge, as well as effective teaching practices. They work in primary schools, special schools, or as teaching assistants. They can also pursue further studies in the third cycle (Doctoral Studies).

Admission Procedure

To initiate the evaluation process, applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Application Form: All fields must be completed, including the field for two recommendations.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Certified Copy of Degree: A bachelor's degree in Education that allows the student to conduct practical training in special education institutions in the Greek public education system. The degree must include the date of graduation and final grade.
4. Certified Copy of Analytical Transcript: The transcript must be final, issued after the degree, and include the date of graduation and final grade.
5. Recognition from DOATAP if the bachelor's degree is from a non-Greek university.
6. Copy of ID
7. Personal Statement and Research Interests (approximately 2 pages): A letter outlining the applicant's skills, background, expectations from the programme, and how it will help their personal growth and career development.

Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants based on the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree grade "Excellent" - 20%
• Bachelor's degree grade "Very Good" - 15%
• Special criteria (economic, social, and social contribution) - 10% after submitting relevant documents and evaluation by a special committee.

These scholarships cannot be combined and apply to the programme's tuition fees.

Assessment

Course assessment consists of a final examination (at least 60% weight) and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment may include platform activities, lectures, studies, assignments, teleconferences, and positive participation in the course.

The grade is calculated based on the weight of the final examination, continuous assessment, and the actual numerical grade received in these two assessments. The grade is used to calculate the semester's GPA and the overall CPA.

Graduation

Students must complete 120 ECTS and all programme requirements.

The minimum required overall grade (CPA) is 5.0.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the programme, students are expected to:

1. Delve into the basic literature of Special Education.
2. Understand basic concepts, principles, and models of Special Education and apply this knowledge in the school context.
3. Critically examine research results in Special Education and their implications for problems faced by the school unit and the education system.
4. Identify problems at the school unit and system level and plan research to address them.
5. Analyze educational problems critically, considering their sociological, psychological, and philosophical dimensions, and design action to address them.

Programme Structure

Section: A - Cycle A: Research and Evaluation

• Min. ECTS Credits: 20
• Max. ECTS Credits: 20

Course Code	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-510	Educational Research	10
EDUG-511	Qualitative Research in Education	10
EDUG-512	Quantitative Research in Education	10
EDUG-610	Measurement and Evaluation in Special Education	10

Section: B - Cycle B: Theoretical Foundations of Education

• Min. ECTS Credits: 10
• Max. ECTS Credits: 10

Course Code	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-500	Theory and Philosophy of Education	10
EDUG-501	Educational Psychology	10
EDUG-502	Sociology of Education	10
EDUG-504	Comparative Pedagogy and Globalization	10
EDUG-505	Theory and Practice of Intercultural Education	10

Section: C - Compulsory Courses in Special Education

• Min. ECTS Credits: 30
• Max. ECTS Credits: 30

Course Code	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-521	Special Education: Research and Current Trends	10
EDUG-523	Psychometric Methods in Special Education	10
EDUG-621	Pedagogy of Inclusion	10

Section: D - Courses with Limited Choice

• Min. ECTS Credits: 30
• Max. ECTS Credits: 30

Course Code	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-525	Learning Difficulties: Theoretical Approaches, Research, and Educational Practices	10
EDUG-526	Teaching Children with Special Needs in Regular Schools	10
EDUG-527	Language Pathology in Special Education	10
EDUG-528	Psychology of Children with Special Educational Needs	10
EDUG-529	Intellectual Disability - Autism Spectrum Disorder	10
EDUG-552	Applications of Technology in Special Education	10
EDUG-622	Disability in Education	10
EDUG-623	Child Psychopathology	10
EDUG-624	Dyslexia: Research and New Trends	10
EDUG-626	Strategies for Managing Emotional and Behavioral Problems	10
EDUG-627	Sensory Disorders	10
EDUG-628	Physical Disabilities: Cerebral Palsy and Motor Problems	10
EDUG-697	Individualized Study	10

Section: E - Practical Training

• Min. ECTS Credits: 30
• Max. ECTS Credits: 30

Course Code	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-698	Practical Training	30

Section: F - Master's Thesis

• Min. ECTS Credits: 20
• Max. ECTS Credits: 20

Course Code	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-699	Master's Thesis	20

Section: G - Courses with General Choice

• Min. ECTS Credits: 0
• Max. ECTS Credits: 0

Course Code	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-400	Introduction to Educational Sciences	0

Courses per Semester

Semester 1

Course ID	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-510	Educational Research	10
EDUG-521	Special Education: Research and Current Trends	10
EDUG-529	Intellectual Disability - Autism Spectrum Disorder	10

Semester 2

Course ID	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-523	Psychometric Methods in Special Education	10
EDUG-610	Measurement and Evaluation in Special Education	10
EDUG-624	Dyslexia: Research and New Trends	10

Semester 3

Course ID	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-501	Educational Psychology	10
EDUG-621	Pedagogy of Inclusion	10
EDUG-622	Disability in Education	10

Semester 4

Course ID	Course Title	ECTS Credits
EDUG-698	Practical Training	30

Academic Staff

• Professor Panayiotis Angelides
• Professor Menelaos Apostolou
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