About the Department

The Special Education Department is considered one of the essential pillars of the university, as it undertakes the responsibility of preparing and qualifying specialized professionals capable of serving individuals with special needs and enabling their effective integration into society. The department is dedicated to developing academic and research programs that meet international standards and address the educational, psychological, and social issues related to this group, with a focus on educational inclusion and the use of modern teaching strategies and assistive technologies.

Department Vision

To be a leading local and international center for preparing professional and research specialists in the field of special education, contributing to the empowerment of individuals with special needs and promoting the values of educational justice and equality.

Department Mission

To provide distinguished academic, research, and training programs dedicated to preparing specialists in special education, promoting a culture of educational and social inclusion, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and innovation to meet individual needs and support comprehensive community development.

Department Goals

Preparing graduates with the scientific, psychological, and educational foundations necessary to work with individuals with special needs across various categories.

Developing skills in diagnosis, assessment, and individualized educational planning for students with disabilities or learning difficulties.

Enabling students to apply modern teaching strategies and appropriate communication methods for different special-education groups.

Promoting ethical and humanitarian values in dealing with individuals with disabilities and their families.

Equipping graduates with the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams to serve the target population.

Academic Nature of the Major

Special Education is a humanistic educational discipline aimed at preparing qualified professionals capable of teaching, supporting, rehabilitating, and integrating individuals with special needs into society through academic programs that combine theoretical knowledge and practical application.

The major is characterized by its applied nature, integrating scientific knowledge, field skills, and research, making it a vital discipline that serves the fields of education, health, and civil society.

The department also provides an academic environment that contributes to preparing researchers and practitioners according to the latest trends in the fields of disability, learning difficulties, early intervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Career Opportunities

• Public and private schools and educational centers: Special education teacher, inclusion program supervisor, or educational support coordinator.
• Rehabilitation institutions and centers: Training specialist, rehabilitation supervisor, or therapeutic and behavioral program coordinator.
• Universities and research centers: Academic researcher, lecturer, or scientific supervisor in disability-related fields.
• Government agencies and community organizations: Educational policy advisor or disability affairs researcher.
• Hospitals and psychological centers: Behavior modification specialist or psycho-educational support provider.
• Entrepreneurship: Establishing specialized consultative or educational centers serving individuals with special needs.