MA Special Education – UMT

Course Name:    MA Special Education

Overview:    

The degree in MA Special Education has been launched at UMT to prepare teachers to provide most appropriate learning environment to the children with special needs. The curriculum and instructional methodology has been benchmarked to the international standards. The participants will be able to pursue higher studies anywhere in the world after completing this program. The program is in conformity to the International Movement for Inclusive Education and The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It enables students to understand general principles and practices in the education of students with special needs and acquire specialist knowledge and skills in one area of specialization. The areas of specialization offered include hearing impairment, intellectual impairment and visual impairment. The program is a blend of theory and practice. The option of internship is available for those who intend to join teaching as a profession.

Number of Semesters:    4

Requirements

Graduation from an HEC recognized University with minimum 45% marks.

Course Duration:     2 years

How to apply:

• Applicant
  
  • Issuance of Admission form
    
• Fill in Application form
  
• Submit to Admission Office
  
  • Completely filled Application form
    
  • 4 – Photographs
    
  • Photocopies of all Academic Doc’s
    
• Checked by Admission officer
  
  • Approved to the Admission Test
    
  • Admit card
    
• Test & Interview
  
  • NTS/UMT Entry test
    
  • Interview
    
• Merit list
  
  • Accepted candidates
    
• Fee Submission
  
  • Submit Admission & Library Charges
    
  • First Installment of Tuition Fee
    
• Orientation
  

Curriculum:

Fourteen Compulsory Courses     42 credit hours 

1. Human Exceptionalities 
   
2. Foundations of Special Education
   
3. Inclusive Education: Theory and Practice
   
4. Assessments and Evaluation
   
5. Early Childhood Special Education
   
6. Life and Learning
   
7. Human Development
   
8. Adaptations in Curriculum and Instruction
   
9. Differentiated Teaching in Regular Classroom
   
10. Research Methods in Special Education
    
11. Teaching of Reading and Writing
    
12. Computer Applications in Special Education
    
13. Policy, Management and Administration in Special Education
    
14. School – Community Collaborative Development
    

B. Pedagogical Area of Specialization                       (6 credit hours)

(Select two courses from any one area of pedagogical specialization)

 Teaching of Science and Math’s

1. Teaching of Science
   
2. Teaching of Math’s
   
3. Teaching Science and Math to Special Needs
   

 Teaching of Urdu, Islamic/Social Studies

1. Teaching of Urdu
   
2. Teaching of Islamic Studies
   
3. Teaching of Social Studies
   

 Teaching of English, Urdu/Social Studies

1. Teaching of English
   
2. Teaching of English
   
3. Teaching of Urdu
   

 C. Professional Area of Specialization Modules        (9 credit hours)

     Three courses from any one area of professional specialization 

Hearing Impairment

1. Deafness and Hearing Disorders                  
   
2. Educational Audiology
   
3. Teaching Speech and Auditory Skills
   

Visual Impairment

1. Visual Impairment
   
2. Low Vision and Partially Sightedness
   
3. Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired              
   

Mental Retardation and Developmental Delays

1. Mental Retardation
   
2. Learning Disabilities
   
3. Autism Spectrum Disorders 
   

D. Internship/ Teaching Practice                                       (9 credit hours)

      1. Teaching Practice l

      2. Teaching Practice ll

      3. Teaching Practice lll

E. Theses / Research Project                                            (6 Credit hour)

Master’s Thesis will be offered in the last semester in the professional areas of specialization.

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