Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Special Education

Mission

To prepare distinguished academic cadres in the field of psychological and educational sciences and to train them in advanced scientific research skills through diverse, quality-assured academic programs, highly qualified academic and administrative staff, a supportive and motivating learning environment, and effective community partnerships.

Objectives

• Preparing and supply specialized, high-quality cadres in the fields of educational and psychological counseling, early childhood education, kindergarten, and special education.
• Qualifying and empower students with advanced knowledge and skills and keep pace with scientific and technological developments in educational psychology, particularly in counseling, special education, and kindergarten.
• Developing research and inquiry skills in original topics within educational psychology that contribute to scientific advancement and propose solutions to theoretical and practical issues and problems.
• Developing and promote the proper use of psychological measurement and diagnostic tools to assist in diagnosing problems, solving them, and making sound decisions.
• Enhancing students’ skills in planning and implementing psychological and counseling experiences and employing them across various professional fields to meet community needs.
• Raising awareness of the importance of individual differences between typically developing individuals and persons with special needs, and the necessity of considering these differences to achieve educational equity, by preparing specialized cadres in special education and supplying the educational field with high-quality expertise.

About

This is an advanced academic doctoral program aimed at preparing qualified academic cadres in the fields of Educational Psychology, namely: Educational and Psychological Counseling, Special Education, and Kindergarten. The program emphasizes scientific research and publication and qualifies students academically and research-wise to meet community needs at both local and regional levels.

What distinguishes us

• Keeps pace with contemporary educational developments and future challenges, particularly emerging trends in educational psychology.
• Responds to the pressing societal need for high-quality research grounded in educational psychology theories and their applied fields in counseling, special education, and kindergarten.
• Contributes to meeting local community needs for psychological specialists in counseling, special education, and kindergarten.
• One of the most in-demand doctoral programs among holders of a master’s degree in local universities.
• Supported by specialized faculty members in psychology and its applied fields across various academic ranks.
• Addresses continuous demands from the college, the university, and the local community for vertical and horizontal expansion of programs in the Department of Psychological and Educational Sciences.
• Aims to prepare and qualify lecturers for colleges and specialized educational institutes in educational psychology.
• Provides a unique opportunity to meet training needs in institutions of general and higher education in the field of educational psychology and its applications.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates may work as:

• Assistant Professors at universities
• Psychological consultants
• Program directors
• Researchers in psychological and educational sciences (educational counseling, special education, kindergarten)
• Directors of counseling programs or individualized educational programs
• Experts in educational and psychological counseling, special education, or kindergarten
• Educational consultants

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