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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Bachelor of Education in Special Education

Bachelor of Education in Special Education

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About This Programme

Prepares educators to support learners with disabilities and diverse learning needs.

Course Highlights

  • Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
  • UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored

What You'll Study

Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

General Education (21 CH)

Five required General Education courses (15 CH) plus 6 CH from elective Themes 6-10 (maximum 3 CH per theme).

  • GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
  • GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
  • GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
  • GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
  • GESU121 Sustainability3 credits

College of Education Requirements (18 CH)

  • CURR101 Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education3 credits
  • CURR102 Principles of Curriculum and Instruction3 credits
  • FOED101 Learning Communities3 credits
  • FOED350 Educational Research3 credits
  • SPED101 Education of Exceptional Children3 credits
  • FOED102 Professional Ethics in Education3 credits

Special Education Major Requirements (30 CH)

  • SPED210 Assessment in Special Education3 credits
  • SPED211 Technology Applications in Special Education3 credits
  • SPED220 Classroom Behavior Management3 credits
  • SPED221 Collaboration (Home, School and Community)3 credits
  • SPED222 Language and Communication Disorders3 credits
  • SPED313 Early Intervention in Special Education3 credits
  • SPED314 Differentiated Instruction3 credits
  • SPED321 Gifted and Talented3 credits
  • SPED332 Introduction to Rehabilitation3 credits
  • SPED400 Practical Experiences in Special Education3 credits

Supporting Required Courses (24 CH)

  • CURR317 Child Health and Care3 credits
  • PHED205 Adapted Physical Education3 credits
  • CURR324 Children's Play3 credits
  • ENG310 Writing for Research3 credits
  • HIS373 History of Arab World from 15003 credits
  • MATH305 Mathematics for Teachers I3 credits
  • PSYC100 Introduction to Psychology3 credits
  • PSYC307 Introduction to Health Psychology3 credits

Concentration (21 CH)

Select ONE of four concentration tracks (21 CH). Each ends with a Capstone Experience and a Student Teaching Internship (9 CH).

Complete ONE track only (21 CH).

  • Track A - Mild/Moderate Disabilities: SPED312 Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities3 credits
  • Track A - Mild/Moderate Disabilities: SPED361 Teaching Children with Mild/Moderate Disabilities3 credits
  • Track A - Mild/Moderate Disabilities: SPED415 Literacy/Math Disabilities Diagnosis3 credits
  • Track A - Mild/Moderate Disabilities: SPED441 Capstone Experience3 credits
  • Track A - Mild/Moderate Disabilities: SPED561 Student Teaching Internship9 credits
  • Track B - Gifted and Talented: SPED331 Curriculum and Materials for the Gifted3 credits
  • Track B - Gifted and Talented: SPED326 Gifted Students in Regular Classroom2 credits
  • Track B - Gifted and Talented: SPED416 Research Seminar for Gifted and Talented3 credits
  • Track B - Gifted and Talented: SPED444 Capstone Experience3 credits
  • Track B - Gifted and Talented: SPED564 Student Teaching Internship9 credits
  • Track C - Sensory Impairments: SPED315 Individuals with Sensory Impairments3 credits
  • Track C - Sensory Impairments: SPED322 Teaching Students with Visual Impairments3 credits
  • Track C - Sensory Impairments: SPED412 Teaching Students with Hearing Impairments3 credits
  • Track C - Sensory Impairments: SPED442 Capstone Experience3 credits
  • Track C - Sensory Impairments: SPED562 Student Teaching Internship9 credits
  • Track D - Severe Disabilities: SPED330 Individuals with Severe Disabilities3 credits
  • Track D - Severe Disabilities: SPED324 Functional Curriculum for Severe Disabilities3 credits
  • Track D - Severe Disabilities: SPED413 Assistive Technology Applications3 credits
  • Track D - Severe Disabilities: SPED443 Capstone Experience3 credits
  • Track D - Severe Disabilities: SPED563 Student Teaching Internship9 credits

Free Electives (6 CH)

6 credit hours of free electives (student's choice). Program total: minimum 120 CH.

Entry Requirements

Academic: A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
English: EmSAT English 1250, Academic IELTS 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 61 (higher for Medicine).

UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers as teachers, education specialists and school leaders, or continue to postgraduate study in education.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Education

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Education

Campus

Al Ain

Course Type

Bachelor of Education

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 79,830/yr

Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.

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