BS Special Education

Introduction

BS Special Education program has been designed to produce graduates with skills and abilities who will have professionalism in their field. The program offered by the Best University in Multan aims to prepare teachers for special education programs by training them to work with individuals with special needs in the public and private sectors. The mission of this program is to produce specialized graduates who are scientifically and professionally qualified for providing services to the community and individuals who have special needs.

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate or equivalent with at least 2nd division

Career Prospects

  • School teachers for Special Education
  • Administrators in Special Education Institution
  • Instructional supervisors
  • Subject specialists in higher secondary schools
  • Social Worker
  • Officer in Education Department

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Product from the Department of Education will be able to use their skills to set goals and objectives for learning that involves students in significant learning activities.

Students will be able to use their skills of cognitive, social, and emotional development in creating an environment of respect and understanding and a culture for learning.

Engage in customarily teaching practices to help all students – regardless of language, race, geographic location, special needs, or poverty.

Use effective and appropriate communication techniques in their teaching, professional teamwork, and interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.

To train the characters of professional educators in their teaching and interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.

Developing vast Curriculum in a view to producing well-versed Teachers.

Using new and multi-dimensional pedagogic methodologies and train the youth of the nation for better service in the country

Programs Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with people with special needs.

To develop values and skills in dealing with people with special needs.

To develop the skills of faculty members to keep up with developments in special needs research and to grow professionally.

To cooperate with community organizations to provide services to people with special needs.

Scheme of Studies for BS Special Education Program (4 years, Morning & Evening)

Total Credit Hours = 132

Courses
Civics and Community Engagement
Islamic Studies (OR) Religious Education/Ethics
Applications of Information Communication Technologies (ICT)
History of Pakistan
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Special Education
General Science
Introduction to Psychology
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
Introduction to Education
Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education
Introduction to Exceptionalities
Functional English
Exploring Quantitative Skills
Inclusive Education
Human Growth and Development
Foundations of Guidance and Counseling
Introduction to International Relations
Tools for Quantitative Reasoning
Expository Writing
Entrepreneurship
Development and Implementation of IEP
Administration and Management of Special Education
Media and Communication
Differentiated Practices in Assessment
Transitional Planning
Quality Assurance in Special Education
Introduction to Reading and Writing
Assistive Technologies for Special Needs
Curriculum Adaptation and Differentiated Instruction
Production of Resource Material
Physical Education for Special Needs
Research Methods in Special Education
Introduction to Lesson Planning Techniques and Observational Visits
Assessment of Disabilities
Curriculum and Instructions
Action Research in Special Education
School-Community Collaboration
Practical Teaching (Disability Specific)
Teaching Strategies for Students with Special Needs
Area of Specialization
Introduction to IDD (Mental Retardation)
Assessment Practices for IDD (Mental Retardation)
Functional and Independent Living Skills
Behavior Management
Etiology of Learning Disabilities
Intervention and Assessment of Learning Disabilities
Teaching-Learning Process of Learning Disabilities
Instructional and Management Strategies for Learning Disabilities
Etiology of Visual Impairment
Teaching Independent Living Skills to Children With Visual Impairment
Teaching Orientation and Mobility Skills to Children With Visual Impairment
Teaching of Braille and Computer Applications
Etiology of Physical and Health Impairment
Educational Intervention for Physical and Health Impairment
Therapeutic Management of Physical and Health Impairment
Educational Adaptation for Children with Physical and Health Impairment
Education of Children with Hearing Impairment
Speech and Language Development
Audiology and Hearing Disorders
Sign Language
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Nature, Needs and Etiology
Assessment and Teaching Methods for Children with ASD
ASD and Associated Conditions
Therapeutic Intervention in ASD
Capstone Project (Disability Specific Research Project)