Special Education Studies

DEGREE OFFERED: B.Ed. in Special Education

DURATION: Three Years (6 semesters)

To offer undergraduate majors and minors with courses and related experiences that provide:

Increase understanding of teaching and human learning in educational setting;
Solid foundation for advanced study leading to careers in field of educational psychology
Possibilities for inter-disciplinary or combined degrees / double majors.

G.C.E. A/L in two papers with at least a ‘D’ in a teaching subject or Equivalent;
General University of Buea admission requirements for undergraduate;
UB requirements for postgraduate programmes.

At least 180 credits

The following employment opportunities are open to graduates:

Knowledge of key concepts and theories in educational and psychology
Knowledge and skills for understanding teachers, students, strategies for understanding and assessment, structure of knowledge in content areas.
Understanding and conducting research in the field of teaching and learning
Skills for organizations of guidance services, in schools and community
Practical experience in teaching and dealing with children or persons with disabilities

SPE201 Introduction to Special Education
EPY205 Introduction to Human Development
EPY207 Elementary Statistics
CST203 Introduction to Curriculum Development and Teaching
SPE223 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Organs as related to Special Education
ENG101 Use of English I
SPE222 Characteristics and Needs of Children with Exceptionalities
EPY204 Psychology of Learning
EFA218 Introduction to Educational Foundations and Administration
CST202 General Pedagogy
ENG102 Use of English II
SPE321 Mainstreaming for children with Exceptionalities
EFA313 Introduction to Educational Administration and Planning
SPE305 Assistive Technology in Special Education
FRE101 Functional French 1
EPY308 Research Methods in Educational Psychology
SPE306 Practicum in Special Education
SPE310 Educational Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Children
CVE100 Civics and Ethics
SPT100 Sports
FRE102 Functional French 2
SPE401 Teaching Gifted Children
SPE407 Characteristics and Needs of Children with who are Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing
SPE402 Counseling Exceptional Children and their Parents
SPE404 Teaching Practice in Special Education II
SPE408 Issues and Trends in the Education of Exceptional Children
SPE412 Characteristics and Needs of Children with Visual Impairment
SPE498 Long Essay

DEGREE OFFERED: M.Ed. in Special Education (SPE)

DURATION: 2 Years (4 semesters)

To offer undergraduate majors and minors with courses and related experiences that provide:

Increase understanding of teaching and human learning in educational setting;
Solid foundation for advanced study leading to careers in field of educational psychology;
Possibilities for inter-disciplinary or combined degrees / double majors.

G.C.E. A/L in two papers with at least a ‘D’ in a teaching subject; or Equivalent
General University of Buea admission requirements for undergraduate;
UB requirements for postgraduate programmes.

M.Ed.: At least 120 credits

The following employment opportunities are open to graduates:

Knowledge of key concepts and theories in educational and psychology
Knowledge and skills for understanding teachers, students, strategies for understanding and assessment, structure of knowledge in content areas.
Understanding and conducting research in the field of teaching and learning
Skills for organisations of guidance services, in schools and community
Practical experience in teaching and dealing with children or persons with disabilities