Description
Final International University, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Special Education Teaching Program started in the 2018-2019 academic year. The program is 4 years, and in order to graduate from the program, students are required to take a total of 150 credits/hour of courses (65 courses), 42 credits of professional knowledge, 19 credits of general culture, and 89 credits of education and practice.
In the program, the language of instruction is Turkish. The undergraduate education of the special education program equips students with knowledge and skills related to their professional fields and general culture. Special Education Teaching students take common courses in the first year and, from the third semester onwards, receive intensive education with field elective courses, vocational elective courses, and culture courses. The program ensures students take at least one elective course from each of the fields of intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, learning disability, giftedness, hearing impairment, and visual impairment. Additionally, students must take at least seven elective courses in their chosen specialization field.
Graduates from the Special Education Teaching program are employed as ‘Special Education Teachers’ in Turkey, the TRNC Ministry of National Education, public schools, private educational institutions, rehabilitation centers, counseling, and research centers. Furthermore, graduates can pursue MA and Ph.D. programs to work as experts and academicians in special education departments of universities.
Career Opportunities:
Special Education Teaching graduates can work as Special Education Teachers in various educational institutions, rehabilitation centers, counseling, research centers, and pursue higher education to become experts and academicians in the field of special education.
Requirement
- Students possessing TRNC citizenship, Turkish citizenship, and International students (Turkish language proficiency is required for international students).
- A copy of your High School Diploma (O LEVEL & A LEVEL) e.g. (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE)
- A copy of your International passport Bio-data page.
- A copy of your recent Passport Photo.
- A valid copy of your Result Checker Card.
- All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of five (5) credits, in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE).
Structure
The Special Education Teaching program at Final International University is a 4-year undergraduate program. Students are required to complete a total of 150 credits/hour of courses, including 42 credits of professional knowledge, 19 credits of general culture, and 89 credits of education and practice. The program focuses on providing students with a comprehensive understanding of special education and practical skills required to succeed in the field.
Fees
* Fees include scholarship, registration, social activity, and all taxes.
* The Student Permit fee of approx. USD $100, which also includes Annual Health Insurance, is payable directly to the TRNC Ministry of Health.