B. Ed. (Special Education)
About this programme
The Special Education Programme seeks to equip students with practical Knowledge and skills to enable students of the programme: Teach pupils and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in special and Inclusive schools. • Provide services to pupils and students with SEN in Inclusive Educational Settings • Assess children and adults to see if they have SEN. • Provide rehabilitation services to people with Disabilities Train others to become professionals in sign language interpretation, • Braille writing, Braille reading and Braille transcription. Target Group The programme is for: • SHS Certificate Holders • Teachers • Social Workers • Parents • People interested in working with persons with disabilities
Entry requirements
Applicants must possess, at least, one of the following qualifications: WASSCE Candidates : Credit Passes (A1- C6)infive (5)subjectscomprisingthree core subjects,includingEnglishLanguageandMathematics,plus two elective subjects. GBCE Candidates :Credit Passes (A-D)in five (5) subjectscomprisingthreesubjects, including English Language and Mathematics,plustwo(2)relevantelective subjects. (B) Mature Candidates Applicants must be at least 25 years and above. ii) Must show a documentary proof of date of birth (possibly birth certificate issued not less than three years). Must hold Certificates of a Professional Training from a recognised institution
Career prospects
Job Prospects Graduates of the Special Education Programme are trained to function in the following areas: • Special schools for individuals who are blind, deaf or mentally handicapped • Integrated or Inclusive educational settings and more.