Master of Special Education

Mission

To prepare and qualify specialized academic cadres in the field of psychological and educational sciences—particularly educational and psychological counseling, special education, and kindergarten—by training them in scientific research skills that meet community needs and keep pace with scientific developments and sustainable development, through a quality-assured educational and academic environment and effective community partnership.

Objectives

• Preparing qualified and specialized cadres in the fields of educational and psychological counseling, early childhood education, kindergarten, and special education.
• Qualifying and empower students with knowledge and skills while keeping pace with scientific and technological developments in psychological and educational sciences, particularly in counseling, special education, and kindergarten.
• Developing research and inquiry skills in original topics within psychological and educational sciences that contribute to scientific advancement and propose solutions to theoretical and practical issues and problems.
• Developing and encourage 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 in various professional fields to meet community needs.
• Increasing 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 that meets its needs.

About

This is an advanced academic program that awards a Master’s degree in Psychological and Educational Sciences (Educational and Psychological Counseling, Special Education, and Kindergarten). The program aims to qualify students academically and research-wise to meet community needs at both the local and regional levels.

What distinguishes us

• Providing in-depth knowledge in the field of psychological and educational sciences.
• Developing scientific research skills.
• Studying modern theories and approaches in psychological and educational sciences.
• Providing practical experience in the fields of:
  • Educational and Psychological Counseling
  • Special Education
  • Kindergarten and Early Childhood Education
• Enhancing employment opportunities in these fields.
• Developing professional skills for dealing with psychological cases.
• Training in the use of technology in psychological and educational sciences.
• Preparing specialists in psychological and educational sciences.
• Awarding accredited certificates.
• Providing opportunities for cooperation with specialized organizations.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates may work as:

• Faculty members in departments of psychological and educational sciences at universities
• Psychological consultants
• Directors of counseling programs
• Researchers in psychological and educational sciences (educational counseling, special education, kindergarten)
• School psychologists
• Specialized teachers in counseling, special education, or kindergarten
• Directors of counseling programs or individualized educational programs
• Social and psychological consultants
• Special education consultants

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