Bachelor of Education in Special Education
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
Plus 6 CH selected from General Education elective Themes 6-10 (maximum 3 CH per theme).
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
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.