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Academic Programs

PhD Special Education

Overview Core Courses

Introduction

The higher studies in special education are research-based learning programs. The curriculum and instruction is benchmarked with international universities. All courses are IT-based and interactively accessible on internet through “Moodle”. The main emphasis of M Phil and PhD degrees in Special Education is to undertake research studies in the field of special needs education. The topics of interest include, but not limited to, disabilities studies, human diversity in education, perspectives on access and equity, types of special needs and its burden on family and the society at large, economics of disability, interplay between disability and poverty and gender and disability.

The participants of these programs are expected to demonstrate sound knowledge of these issues and attitude to respect and celebrate human diversity.

The coursework is tailored to inculcate higher level skills to conduct research and interact with individuals having disabilities, their families and organizations working for them. They are specially prepared to initiate a change process to bring about social inclusion so that the less privileged segments of the society can enjoy human rights on equal basis.

UMT Vision

Our vision is Learning. It defines our existence, inspires all stakeholders associated with us, creates a powerful momentum inside, and responds to the challenges outside. It continues to evolve as present captures new realities and foresight unfolds new possibilities. All in an incessant attempt to help individuals and organizations discover their God-given potentials to achieve Ultimate Success actualizing the highest standards of efficiency, effectiveness, excellence, equity, trusteeship and sustainable development of global human society

UMT Mission

Our mission is leading. We aspire to become a learning institution and evolve as the leading community for the purpose of integrated development of the society by actualizing strategic partnership with stakeholders, harnessing leadership, generating useful knowledge, fostering enduring values, and projecting sustainable technologies and practices.

SSSH Vision

School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSS&H) foresees itself as the most trusted local and global center of excellence contributing not only to equality but also to equity in the disciplines of social sciences seeking its paths from divine guidance as well as sciences.

SSSH Mission

Our mission is to contribute to developing a progressively balanced society by producing skilled, enlightened, and dedicated intellectual social scientists who can always foresee, plan, lead, and execute creative as well viable solutions to the national and global human problems.

Dept. Vision

To become an internationally well-recognized research oriented platform for pre-service & in-service teacher education as well as leadership & management programs.

Dept. Mission

Our mission is to contribute in developing knowledgeable, skilled and professional individuals who can contribute to the human development for a sustainable peaceful society for the present and future generations.  

Program Vision

PhD Special Education would strive to produce dedicated researchers for producing innovative and evidence base solutions of problems and issues related to special and inclusive education across diverse educational contexts.

Program Mission

The mission of the program is to establish a field force of professionals to develop and disseminate knowledge through excellence in the education of teachers and leaders which is able to generate new knowledge and is capable of applying existing knowledge.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

After completion of graduation, the graduates of the PhD Special Education will be able to:

PEO 1:  Enhance the capacity of the participants to devise, design and conduct research that has real academic weightage in the field of special education

PEO 2:  Develop the ability to identify the prevailing issues in the field and develop strategy to suggest possible solutions

PEO 3:  Prepare participants to develop their critical thinking, problem solving skills and strategic communication to enable them to be comfortable with intellectual exchange in professional’s forums and their own work settings.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

After successful completion of the program, the graduates will be able to:

  1. Displaying advanced levels of knowledge in the core areas of special education.
  2. Develop an ability to systematically understand a subject and mastery of the skills and methods associated with this subject.
  3. Have technical knowledge, skills to and ability to apply knowledge of both basic research and applied research in the field of special education.
  4. Able to produce good quality research in the form of research articles and conference presentation.

How PEOs and PLOs are aligned with Visions and Missions

All PEOs and PLOs are aligned with UMT, School and Dept. Visions and missions as both PEOs and PLOs encompass development of leadership skills, critical & creative thinking, problem solving skills, equity, equality, meeting local & global standards, taking initiative and social service among participants.

Career Opportunities

The scholars having M Phil and PhD degrees can be placed on any one of the following positions:

  • Faculty positions in Special Education Departments of various universities
  • Consultant on Special Education in Govt. Departments and International NGOs
  • Principals and Administrators in Special Education Schools/ Inclusive Education Schools
  • Research Officers in different research organizations
  • Teaching jobs with attractive salaries abroad
  • Subject Specialists in education departments
  • Itinerant Teachers for inclusive education
  • All positions requiring degree in Social Sciences

Eligibility Requirements

M. Phil Program:

The candidate for admission in M Phil Special Education must have:

  • Passed MA in Special Education/ M Sc Psychology/ MA Education with at least 2.5/4.0 CGPA or First Division
  • Passed GAT General by securing 50% marks
  • Qualified the interview for admission

PhD Program:

The candidate for admission in PhD Special Education must have:

  • Passed M Phil in Special Education with at least 3.0/4.0 CGPA
  • Passed GAT Subject by securing 50% marks
  • Qualified the interview for admission

Degree Requirements

M Phil Program:

The candidate must fulfill following requirements for the award of M Phil degree in Special Education:

  • Coursework of 24 credit hours with 3.0 CGPA
  • Thesis work of 6 credit hours OR two additional courses of 6 credit hours in lieu of thesis work

PhD Program:

The candidate must fulfill the following requirements for the award of PhD degree in Special Education:

  • Coursework of 18 credit hours with 3.0/4.0 CGPA
  • GAT Subject
  • Comprehensive Examination
  • Dissertation
  • Publication of research paper in HEC approved research journal
  • Thesis work of 27 credit hours
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