About the Department

The Department of Special Education stands as one of the fundamental pillars of the university. It is responsible for preparing and qualifying specialized professionals capable of serving individuals with special needs and empowering their effective integration into society. The department focuses on developing academic and research programs that align with global standards and address the educational, psychological, and social issues related to this population, with an emphasis on educational inclusion and the implementation of the latest pedagogical strategies and assistive technologies.

Department Vision

To be a leading local and international center in preparing professional and research competencies in the field of special education. The department aims to contribute to the empowerment of individuals with special needs and to establish the values of justice and educational equity.

Department Mission

To provide distinguished academic, research, and training programs concerned with qualifying specialists in the field of special education, promoting a culture of social and educational inclusion, while adhering to the highest standards of quality and innovation. This mission supports the needs of individuals and contributes to the comprehensive development of society.

Department Goals

Prepare a graduate who possesses the necessary scientific, psychological, and educational foundations to work with individuals with special needs across various categories.

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

Enable students to apply modern teaching strategies and appropriate communication methods for different categories of special education.

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

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

Academic Nature of the Major

Special Education is one of the humanitarian educational disciplines that aims to prepare scientific cadres capable of teaching, rehabilitating, supporting, and integrating individuals with special needs into society through academic programs that combine theoretical and practical aspects.

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

The department also serves as a scientific environment that contributes to preparing researchers and practitioners in accordance with the latest trends in areas such as disabilities, learning difficulties, early intervention, and psychological and social rehabilitation.

Graduate Career Fields

• Schools and Public/Private Education 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 Academic Supervisor in disability-related fields.
• Government Bodies and Community Organizations: Educational Policy Consultant or Researcher in Disability Affairs.
• Hospitals and Psychological Centers: Behavior Modification Specialist or Educational Psychological Support Specialist.
• Self-Employment/Freelancing: Establishing specialized consultative or educational centers providing services for individuals with special needs.