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Master of Education in Special Education
Description:
Based on the teachings of the true Islamic religion, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has paid great attention to persons with disabilities, as it signed the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and Saudi Vision 2030 emphasized the importance of promoting their educational, health and social rights, to ensure their integration as active members in a vibrant society that believes in the role of each individual in serving the nation and supporting its development and economic renaissance. The Department of Special Education was established in 1425-1426 H. At that time, it was affiliated with the College of Arabic Language and Social Studies: Mental Disability, Hearing Disability, and Visual Disability. With the opening of the College of Education at Qassim University in the academic year 1430/1429 A.H., the Department of Special Education was transferred to its affiliation, and the first batch of students graduated from the department in the same year. In continuation of the efforts to develop programs and study plans, a modern study plan was developed, which included expanding the scope of specializations to include seven tracks: - Mental Disability, Hearing Disability, Visual Disability, Learning Difficulties, Giftedness and Mental Excellence, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Speech and Speech Disorders. The admission of female students to the department began in the academic year 1431/1430 H. Within the framework of academic expansion, the Master of Education in Special Education program was established in the academic year 1436/1435 H, including four tracks: Hearing Disability, Mental Disability, Learning Difficulties, and Giftedness and Mental Excellence. The department has submitted a proposal to create a Doctor of Philosophy program in special education, which includes ten different tracks. The department is also proud that the Master of Education in Special Education program received full accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, as the first program at the level of Saudi universities to receive this accreditation.
Eligible Applicants
Male and female students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
College Headquarters (Almelida)
Place of study (female students)
College Headquarters (Al-Malidah) (Female Section)
Required specialization
Bachelor's in Special Education
Admission from outside the major
All majors can be accepted on the condition of passing the supplementary courses approved by the scientific department for non-specialists in special education
Years of study
2
Study period
Morning and evening
Number of Credit Hours
39
Credits required for graduation
39
STEP test
None
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
2.75
of at least 4
1.75
of at least 100
70
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Educational goals :
The Master of Education in Special Education program aims to:
1- Preparing specialized scientific competencies in the field of special education.
2- Professional development of graduates by completing their postgraduate studies.
3- Preparing cadres in the field of special education in order to meet the needs of educational institutions related to people with special needs.
4- Contributing to finding solutions to issues resulting from disability through applied scientific studies.
5- Supporting researchers with the requirements and skills of scientific research in the field of special education.
Learning outcomes :
Learning outcomes for the hearing impairment track
Arrangement
Outputs** Symbols*
Knowledge and Understanding (1) Knowledge of disability categories, characteristics, and concepts and terminology associated with hearing impairment. (1-1) P
Familiarize yourself with modern approaches and trends in the study of topics related to the field of hearing impairment. (1-2) P
Recognizing the manifestations and stages of psychological development of people with special needs in Saudi Arabia. P (1-3)
Learn about the causes of hearing impairment and the latest prevention methods. P (1-4)
Recognize the methods and steps of scientific research and information retrieval related to the field of hearing impairment. (1-5) P
Recognize the structure of the ear and the most important characteristics of sound. P (1-6)
Skills (2) The ability to select and utilize information sources and tools used in the measurement and diagnosis of hearing impairment. M (2.1)
Design and write scientific research plans and reports on rehabilitation programs for families with hearing impairment. M (2-2)
The ability to formulate the research issue and its objectives, and develop hypotheses or questions that the research seeks to answer in the field of hearing impairment. M (2-3)
The ability to design natural situations using the most appropriate learning resources to help people with hearing impairments generalize skills. M (2-4)
Ability to communicate effectively, prepare specialized reports in the field of hearing impairment, present to and interact with colleagues. M (2-5)
Efficient and effective utilization of technological communication in the fields of hearing impairment. M (2-6)
Values (3) Collaborate with and be able to interact and communicate with colleagues and researchers in the field of hearing impairment. S (3.1)
Be ethical and respectful of intellectual property rights. S (3-2)
Work in group activities and work in a team. S (3-3)
Tracks :
1- Education in Hearing Impairment
2- Education in Mental Disability
3- Education in talent and excellence
4- Education in Learning Difficulties
Career opportunities:
- A faculty member or counselor with special needs at universities.
- Teaching at the Ministry of Education in inclusion schools and special education institutes.
- Educational mentor for special needs teachers in education departments.
- Teaching in kindergarten special education programs.
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
- NGOs for people with special needs.
- Rehabilitation centers for people with special needs.
- Researcher and developer in the field of special education for organizations.
- Special education specialist in hospitals and health centers.
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