Bachelor of Teaching Primary - Special Education

SUMMARY

Level
Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration
3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)

Overview

How to become a Special Education Teacher: Driven by human rights imperatives, national and international legislations, education places new demands on teachers and schools in Maldives. Teachers need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to cater to the diverse learners. Therefore, to prepare teachers to address the needs of students with special education needs, the course addresses the values, skills and knowledge which facilitate Inclusive Education for ALL students

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) Two passes at GCE AL/HSC or equivalent, and 3 passes at GCE OL/IGCSE/SSC including Dhivehi, OR
  • ii) Attainment of a teaching qualification at Level 4, OR
  • iii) Completion of MNU level 4 Foundation Studies target program or Completion of Advance Certificate in Education.

General Notes

  • Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
  • Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
  • Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Careers

Many of the Special Education graduates go on to employment as teachers in the public or private schools, some choose to follow other pathways. The Bachelor of Education-Special Education prepares for a range of professional roles related to supporting students with disabilities and their families within the broader community.