The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the media and education fields.
BA in Mass Communication (Arabic and English); Professional Diploma in Teaching (English); MSc in Special Education; and MEd in Educational Leadership. CAS also provides college requirement courses for undergraduate students in the areas of English, Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics.
This Master of Science in Special Education program is designed for experienced educators to critically engage with current thinking and ideas about inclusive and specialist education
Postgraduate
Master of Science in Special Education |
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Type |
Postgraduate |
Credit Hours |
30 |
Duration |
14 Months (full time), 18 Months (part time)14 -- 14
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Language |
English |
Study mode |
Full Time, Part Time |
Intake |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Delivery mode |
Evenings |
Campuses |
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai |
The master of science in special education program provides a firm grounding in understanding a range of special needs in children of various ages
About the program
Designed for experienced educators to critically engage with current thinking and ideas about inclusive and specialist education, this program will develop your knowledge of specific learning difficulties and enable you to become a perceptive practitioner who is able to use research to inform your own practice.
The program provides a firm grounding in understanding a range of special needs in children of various ages, as well as effective teaching strategies and lesson planning for these groups. Theory and practice is combined in special needs classroom instruction and extensive clinical experiences, with individual guidance being key.
You will leave the program equipped to tackle the challenges that come from working with students who have special physical, emotional, intellectual or emotional needs, as well as tools to deal with disruptive behavior and gifted students alike.
Our unique six term structure offers you ultimate flexibility in terms of start date and study schedule and means you can complete the program in one year. This also allows you to better manage your workload as you take only two courses per term delivered in the evenings and weekends. If professional or personal commitments dictate that you need to miss a term, it is easy to catch up. Ours is the only such program in the UAE that offers such flexibility.
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Testimonials
It’s been an honor to be part of such a valuable program. As a working teacher with students of determination, the program supported me to incorporate the practical experience with scientific and theoretical knowledge. In addition to equipping me with research-based strategies and procedures in the vast area of special education.
Master of Science in Special Education
Aisha Abdulla Hassan
Master of Science in Special Education
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It is mandatory for schools within the UAE to employ teachers/coordinators with special needs qualifications. This gives graduates of this program a variety of career opportunities in both the public and private school sectors, as well as organizations focused specifically on special needs. They may use the knowledge and skills gained from the program to enhance their mainstream teaching role or choose to specialize in the areas of early intervention or special education teaching, as well as administrative and supervisory roles.
The acquisition of a master’s degree demonstrates a high level of knowledge in your chosen field. You may use it to enhance your employability, as preparation for further academic research or as a means of professional training.
Entry requirements
Bachelors Degree
Directly related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00-point scale, from an accredited university recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs.
English language proficiency requirements
For master program taught in English, an Official score report of international TOEFL (IBT) 79 or the ITP 550 (taken at Amideast) or the Academic IELTS 6.0 must be taken no more than two years prior to admission, or English EmSat minimum score of 1400 no more than 18 month prior to admission to Abu Dhabi University.
Students with a recognized bachelor’s degree and an EmSAT score of 1250, English Academic IELTS Score 5.5, or equivalent on another standardized test approved by the Ministry, can be granted conditional admission for one semester, and may take a maximum of six credit hours in the first semester of study.
International Students
We also welcome applications from students with a variety of bachelor degrees from an accredited university recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs, upon their successful completion of any required program foundation courses. These applicants will be granted admission into the program after the successful completion of some business foundation courses. For more information on international students’ admission to any of ADU’s postgraduate programs visit, please visit Postgraduate International Admission.
Transfer Students
Postgraduate transfer students may apply for credit transfer for courses taken prior to joining Abu Dhabi University only once, when they first apply for admission. For more information on requirements for credit transfer, visit Postgraduate Transfer Students.
Tuition fees structure & calculation
Tuition is based upon the College and/or Department classification as opposed to the course classification or level. Tuition rates for undergraduate students vary from the tuition rates for graduate students.
The tuition fee calculations are an example only and are based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with. However, if the student selects elective courses outside of this College, the total cost payable may increase or decrease to reflect the tuition rate of the College where the elective is delivered.
Costs of books and supplies are not included in the Tuition and Fees. Students at Abu Dhabi University are also required to pay certain fees and other costs to attend the University. Abu Dhabi University reserves the right to change tuition and fee rates at any time. A tuition schedule is published prior to registration for each semester.
For more information, please click here to view the University's tuition fee structure. Fees are subject to change during the year as per government charges and testing bodies.
Scholarship and financial aids
Scholarships
ADU is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. In line with our mission to qualify and upskill the UAE’s young generation in a wide variety of fields, our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar of our strategy for academic excellence.
Our sustained efforts to empower our students reflect our commitment to supporting the comprehensive development in the UAE. We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society.
