Department of Special Education

Department of Special Education

As part of the college’s plan for academic expansion and in response to the needs of society, we are pleased to announce the establishment of a new department under the name “Department of Special Education” at the College of Humanities, UHA University—an American university accredited by the International Accreditation Organization (IAO) in the United States. The university has also been ranked in the Impact Rankings 2025 issued by Times Higher Education.

Department Vision

To be a local and regional leader in preparing highly qualified specialists in the field of special education.

Department Mission

To provide distinguished academic, training, and research programs that contribute to developing the abilities of individuals with special needs and empowering them to integrate into society.

About the Department

The Department of Special Education at the College of Humanities is considered one of the leading academic platforms that seeks to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with special needs and their families. The department is founded on an integrated vision that combines solid scientific foundations with direct practical application, aiming to graduate a generation of specialists capable of contributing to the development of the education and rehabilitation system and achieving full inclusion at both the educational and societal levels.

At the core of its mission, the department emphasizes raising community awareness of the rights of individuals with special needs, providing a supportive educational environment that nurtures students’ skills, and encouraging them to engage in research and innovation in line with global advancements in education and psychology. The department is also committed to building effective partnerships with educational institutions and specialized centers to exchange expertise and expand the impact of knowledge in society.

Department Objectives

• Prepare and qualify specialized professionals in the care and education of individuals with special needs, in accordance with the latest educational and psychological standards.

   

• Graduate distinguished students who possess theoretical knowledge and practical skills to deal with various categories of individuals with special needs.

• Provide students with the latest strategies and methods of teaching and rehabilitation in special education.

• Focus on educational inclusion, developing the abilities of individuals with different disabilities, and enabling their active participation in society.

• Support families of individuals with special needs, contribute to raising community awareness of their rights and needs, promote social responsibility, and spread a culture of inclusion and equality.

• Develop scientific research capacities in the field of special education to contribute to improving educational and pedagogical services.

• Collaborate with educational institutions and specialized centers to exchange expertise and provide community services.

Areas of Focus

• Hearing impairments

   

• Visual impairments

• Intellectual disabilities

• Learning difficulties

• Speech and communication disorders

• Autism spectrum disorder

• Behavioral and emotional disorders

• Giftedness and intellectual excellence

• Physical disabilities

• Learning disabilities

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Key Courses Offered

• Introduction to Special Education

   

• Developmental Psychology

• Hearing and Visual Impairments

• Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Difficulties

• Autism and Developmental Disorders

• Assessment and Diagnosis in Special Education

• Behavior Modification

• Teaching Strategies for Individuals with Special Needs

• Family and Psychological Counseling

• Field Training in Special Education Institutions