About the program and its main topics
The Master's Program in Special Education was established with the establishment of the Department of Counseling and Special Education separately from the other departments in the Faculty of Educational Sciences in 1985/1986, and the study plan of the program consists of 33 credit hours, of which the thesis track is divided into (18) hours of compulsory subjects, (6) hours of elective subjects, and (9) hours of thesis hours, and the study subjects are distributed between compulsory and elective, and its main topics are based on: Psychological and educational assessment in special education, contemporary special education and behavior modification in special education, vocational rehabilitation for disabled individuals as well as families with special needs, in addition to field training materials during which the student spends in schools, special education centers, and hospitals.
Program Vision
A high-level program in Jordan and the Arab region in the qualification of specialists in the field of special education and the dissemination of modern scientific knowledge on the education of persons with special needs.
Program Mission
Providing educational, learning and training experiences commensurate with the needs of the local and Arab community by providing the student with basic knowledge in the field of special education to be able to understand and interpret the psychological life of the human being and how behavior is formed, and providing him with basic knowledge related to therapeutic methods and strategies and the competencies necessary to apply them in the field.
Program Objectives
1. Preparing specialists in the field of special education to work in the field in a way that meets the accreditation and quality standards issued by the Supreme Council for Persons with Disabilities Affairs.
2. Deep field specialization among the graduates of the special education course and providing them with specialized skills.
3. Increasing scientific research and directing it through the preparation of university theses, which should be directed to address fundamental issues and problems in the field in special education.
4. Preparing distinguished specialists and teachers in the field of special education, who have high professional competence, are able to provide quality education to their students, are keen on continuous professional development, and use modern technology in their field of specialization.
5. Contributing with universities and public and private institutions in raising the level of educational programs provided to students with special needs.
6. Implementing continuous training programs for special education service providers in Jordan and other Arab countries to develop their level of scientific competence and improve their practical skills.
7. Creating the appropriate environment and conditions for the faculty members in the department to enable them to carry out solid scientific research, publish and distribute distinguished scientific literature, and hold specialized scientific conferences, seminars, and lectures in various fields of special education.
8. Encouraging distinguished humanitarian work with people with special needs and their families, adhering to the standards of professional and ethical practice.
9. Raising awareness, serving and empowering local communities and establishing partnerships with relevant public and private community institutions to find solutions to problems in the field of special education and improve the quality of life for individuals with special needs and their families.