Diploma in Special Education

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Special Education is one of the teacher preparation diploma programs in the College of Education at Qatar University. The program provides instruction and field-based practicum for educators and other professionals committed to serving students with disabilities.

Accomplishment of this goal will require competent, motivated teachers who will prepare children to reach their highest potentials.

This program consists of 30 credit hours taught in 2 semesters. Classes are field based, with students observing and practicing skills learned in the program courses.

The main instruction language is Arabic.

Vision, Missions & Objectives

Vision

The Diploma of Special Education at Qatar University seeks to become a leading program in the region which prepares highly qualified educators and other professionals in the field of special education. The Special Education Program strives to achieve the goals of the educational reform efforts that stress the implementation of international curriculum standards, accountability, using multiple instructional methods to support the teaching and learning of students with disabilities.

Mission

The mission of the Diploma in Special Education Program is to prepare highly qualified educators in the field of special education who have the professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes and to support educational excellence for students with exceptionalities.

Objectives

This program seeks to support the vision of Qatar University by offering high quality, learning-centered education to candidates seeking teacher certification so that they may:

Analyze the characteristics, etiology, and education considerations of people with disabilities.
Design and implement effective educational programs at individual, group, institutional, and state levels.
Develop and implement policy.
Engage in scholarship and self-directed learning.
Demonstrate the highest standards of professional and ethical practice.

Program Plan & Course Description

Program Plan

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Course Description

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Admissions & How to Apply

All applicants to the Diploma in Special Education program who meet the following minimum criteria will be considered for admission to Qatar University:

Completed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 from a university or college accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent in that country.

Successful completion of a discipline-specific content knowledge test with 80% at least.

Personal interview.

Successful completion of computer test

Essay ( writing sample)

How to Apply

For the graduate studies, Qatar University has adopted a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, gender or religion. Qatari and international students are admitted on a competitive basis according to individual merit, as determined by the university. Also, Qatar University ensures that all its facilities are accessible to special-needs students.

Applications for admission are normally accepted only for the Fall Semester, admission are not available for Spring Semester.

Contact Us

CED Graduate Programs

Email: cedgrad@qu.edu.qa