Program in Education of the Mentally Disabled - MA

General Information about the Program

The aim of this program is to enhance the personal and career development of master’s students in the field of intellectual disabilities. Moreover, this program assists students to follow and conduct scientific studies, coach teachers to be specialists in the field of special education for students with intellectual disabilities, and conduct research in the field of education of students with intellectual disabilities. Also, this program assists master’s students to produce knowledge, education strategies, and disseminate these services universally.

Career Opportunities

To apply to this program, general acceptance criteria are valid in addition to the detailed acceptance criteria announced each year. The graduates of this program work either at the private special education schools with individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families or at the special education departments at universities. In other words, graduates can be assigned as professionals/specialists/researchers to private and official special education schools' and universities' related units.

Why international students should choose this department to study

The field of special education, more specifically education of individuals with intellectual disabilities, is unique in terms of the qualifications that professionals need to acquire. Since working with individuals with intellectual disabilities requires modifications or differentiation in their environments, programs, teaching methods and assessment procedures, it also requires specifically trained professionals. By choosing this program, you will be a qualified professional.