Aims to prepare and qualify special education teachers to work with children with special needs
UAE High School Certificate with 80% for Scientific Track or 90% for General Track, English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 500 or EmSAT 1100), pass Mathematics and Sciences exam with 800 or higher
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0102120 | Computer Skills | 3 | — |
| 0201111A | Science and Life | 3 | — |
| 0401120 | English Language I | 3 | — |
| 0401121 | English Language II | 3 | 0401120 |
| 0405100 | Arabic Language | 3 | — |
| 0406110 | Islamic Culture | 3 | — |
| 0409103 | UAE Studies | 3 | — |
| 0501170A | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | — |
| 0508203A | Research Methodology | 3 | — |
Students must complete 3 credit hours from each group:
Group 1: Society and Civilization (3 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0406100 | Arabs and Muslims’ Contributions to Arts & Science | 3 |
| 0408100A | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 0408101A | Physical Fitness and Health | 3 |
| 0409100A | Ethical Awareness | 3 |
| 0409102A | Environmental Awareness | 3 |
Group 2: Administrative Skills (3 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0303100 | Law and Society | 3 |
| 0408103A | Thinking Skills | 3 |
| 0408104A | Self-Assessment | 3 |
| 0501100A | Introduction to Time Management | 3 |
| 0501150A | Leadership and Teamwork | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0403101A | Education in a Diverse Environment | 3 | — |
| 0404200A | Educational Technology | 3 | 0102120 |
| 0405205A | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | — |
| 0405206A | Foundations of Education | 3 | — |
| 0408102A | Educational Psychology | 3 | 0408100A |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0403121 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 | — |
| 0403123 | Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403124 | Early Intervention Programs and Services | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403239 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403148 | Giftedness and Talent | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403226 | Learning Difficulties | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403231 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403233 | Behavioral and Emotional Disorders | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403234 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | 3 | 0403121 – 0403232 |
| 0403235 | Integration and Inclusion for Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403237 | Communication Disorders | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403240 | Hearing Impairment | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403241 | Visual Impairment | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403320 | Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403321 | Diagnosis and Assessment of Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403423 | Assistive and Adaptive Technology for Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0404200A – 0403121 |
| 0403431 | Teaching Reading and Writing to Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0403320 |
| 0403432 | Teaching Math to Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0403320 |
| 0408234 | Principles of Descriptive Statistics | 3 | 0102120 |
| 0403490 | Practicum in Special Education | 9 | — |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0403125 | Life Skills for Individuals with Special Needs | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403147 | Current Trends and Issues in Special Education | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403232 | Child Normal and Abnormal Development | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403238 | Physical and Health Disorders | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403322 | Rehabilitation of Individuals with Special Needs | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403440 | Educational Programs for Individuals with Special Needs | 3 | 0403121 |
