Master of Education in Special Needs Education
About the Programme
The Master of Education in Special Needs Education is a cross-categorical programme that responds to the emerging trends by offering a balance of courses that prepare a special needs education professional who is well grounded in theory and practice. It seeks to produce competent graduates who can conduct research, document and disseminate information on issues related to special needs education while serving in educational institutions and other relevant fields.
Admission Requirement
To qualify for into the M.Ed programme in Special Needs Education a candidate must be a holder of Bachelors degree in Special Needs Education of at least Second Class Honours Upper Division) of Maseno University or equivalent from recognized University. Holders of 2nd class lower division with at least 2 years working experiences will also be considered.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall be two (2) academic years full time attendance of four (4) academic years for part-time candidates.
Degree Structure
The programme is structured for both full and part-time studies. Courses are offered in units with a unit defined as a one-hour lecture or 3hrs per week per semester. The programme shall consist of a minimum of forty-two (42) and a maximum of fifty-eight (58) units. The programme will be covered by course work, proposal writing, research and thesis writing.
Year 1, Semester 1
| EDU 801: | Research Methods in Education |
| ESE 801: | Issues and Trends in Special Needs Education |
| ESE 802: | Psychology and Sociology of Disability |
| ESE 803: | Special Needs Assessment |
| ESE 805: | Practices and Management in Inclusive Education |
| EMA 833: | Theories and Concepts in Educational Administration |
And at least ONE elective from the list given:
| ESE 807: | Psychology & Sociology in Special Needs Education |
| ESE 809: | Adaptive Curriculum and Teaching in Special Needs Education |
| ESE 811: | Speech and Auditory Training for Learners with SNE |
| ESE 813: | Philosophies of Teaching and Learning in Special Needs Education |
| ESE 815: | Education and Low Vision |
| ESE 817: | Education of the Gifted and Talented |
Year 1, Semester 2
| EDU 802: | Measurements and Evaluation |
| EDU 804: | Educational Statistics and Computer Applications |
| ESE 804: | Disability and Community Based rehabilitation |
| ESE 806: | Management of Learners with Autism |
| ESE 808: | Seminars in Special Needs Education |
| EDU 803: | Research Methods II |
And at least one elective from one of the following specializations
Specialisation 1: Hearing Impairment
| ESE 810: | Advanced Educational Audiology |
| ESE 812: | Sign Language Interpretation |
| ESE 814: | Sign Language Linguistics |
| ESE 816: | Bilingualism in Deaf Education |
Specialisation 2: Mental Disability
| ESE 818: | Learning Difficulties |
| ESE 820: | Vocational Rehabilitation and mental disability |
| ESE 822: | Language and Speech Problems Related to Mental disability |
| ESE 824: | Production and Use of Learning Materials in Special Needs Education |
Specialisation 3: Visual Impairment
| ESE 826: | Advanced Orientation & Mobility |
| ESE 828: | Braille and Education |
| ESE 830: | Technology and Visual Impairment |
Specialisation 4: Rehabilitation
| ESE 832: | Counseling in Special Needs Education |
| ESE 834 | Vocational Developments and Career Counseling in Special Needs |
| ESE 836: | Principles and Practices in Rehabilitation |
| ESE 838: | Medical Practice and Rehabilitation |
Year 2, Semester 1 and 2
| EDU 899: | Research Proposal and Thesis writing |