TabsOverviewVision Pioneer program in preparing special education teachers in teaching students with learning disabilities. Mission Qualify special educators and teachers in the learning disabilities field based on national and international standards. The program aims to increase the students’ academic achievements that lead to effective living in their society. CollegeCollege of Education DammamCampusDammamTrackArts and EducationLevelPostgraduateDegreeMAYears of study2Credit hours36Additional requirementsGraduation ProjectGoals The program aims to prepare special educators and teachers to be qualified theoretically and practically, and whom will be described as: Highly qualified theoretically and practically. The standards of their qualification meet the national and international learning disabilities institutions’ criteria. These criteria include identification, training, qualification, and working with students with learning disabilities in K-12. Mastering cognitive, numerical, communicative, vocational and research skills that enable them to be efficient competitors that meet the workforce needs in the field of learning disabilities, in accordance with the criteria of the national qualifications’ framework. Willing to serve students with learning disabilities and their families in the Saudi society. Maintaining improvement in the field of learning disabilities through continuous special education programs, training, and raising awareness of the characteristics and educational needs of students with learning disabilities. Committed to Saudi ethical, cultural and religious standards. Program System The program is conducted through courses and Graduation Project Credit hours : (39) study units + (3) hours Graduation Project Beneficiaries Ministry of education. Universities and institutes. Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. Research and consulting centers in ministries and government institutions. Ministry of Labor and Social Development. Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development. training centers. For more information about the program, you can see the guide Program Guide AdmissionAdditional to the requirements of graduate studies regulations, the department requirements are: General requirements: Earning a bachelor’s degree from a Saudi university or another university that is accredited via Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University. Being of a good conduct and medically fit. Providing two letters of recommendation Year description Study planFirst year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 691 EDFO Educational Research 3 3 - 610 LEDI Neuropsychology for students with Learning Disabilities 2 2 - 611 LEDI Associated Disorders with Learning Disabilities 2 2 - 612 LEDI Gifted students with Learning Disabilities 2 2 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 613 LEDI Learning Theories and their applications in the field of Learning Disabilities 2 2 - 615 LEDI Contemporary Issues in Learning Disabilities 3 3 - 616 LEDI Measurement and Diagnosis of students with Learning Disabilities 3 3 - 692 PSYCO Educational Statistics 3 3 - Created Year2016Created Month5 Second year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 617 LEDI Research and Studies in Learning Disabilities 3 3 - 618 LEDI Teaching Strategies for students with Learning Disabilities 2 2 - 614 LEDI Remedial programs for students with Learning Disabilities 3 3 - 620 LEDI Teaching students with Learning Disabilities in Regular School 2 2 - 621 LEDI Mental Health for students with Learning Disabilities 2 2 - Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite LEDI 698 Research Project 3 6 - LEDI 622 Field Training 3 6 - Electives Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 620 LEDI Teaching students with Learning Disabilities in Regular School 2 2 - 621 LEDI Mental Health for students with Learning Disabilities 2 2 - 20165
