Program Overview

Master of Education (Special Education)

Introduction

The Master of Education (Special Education) program is designed to produce professionals in the field of Special Education who are dynamic and reflective in carrying out innovative pedagogies and research to solve problems and enhance the practice of special education.

Benefits

This programme will produce professionals in the field of Special Education who are dynamic and reflective in carrying out innovative pedagogies and research to solve problems and enhance the practice of special education.

Language Requirement

Language Requirement

Entry Requirement

• The program has specific entry requirements, which are outlined as follows:
  • Intake Schedule:
    • Semester I September/October
    • Semester II March/April

Fees

Fees

Course Structure

The program covers Forty-Three (43) credit hours, which includes:

• Twenty-Eight (28) credit hours for core courses
• Three (3) credit hours for elective courses
• 12 credit hours for research

Core Courses

• POL7001: Research Methodology in Special Education (3 credits)
• POL7002: Development in Special Education (3 credits)
• POL7003: Curriculum, Assessment and Evaluation for Children with Special Needs (3 credits)
• POL7004: Instructional Approaches for Students with Mild, Moderate and Severe Disabilities (3 credits)

Elective Courses

• Students must select one of the following elective courses:
  • POL 7005: Diagnosis and Remedial in Reading (3 credits)
  • POL 7006: Therapy and Intervention for Students with Special Needs (3 credits)
  • POL 7007: Mathematics for Students with Special Needs (3 credits)
  • POL 7008: Psychology of the Gifted Child (3 credits)

Dissertation

• POX 7002: Dissertation (30 credits)

Last Update

The program information was last updated on 28/01/2026.