Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)

About Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)

Entry requirements for Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) programme, candidates must meet the following entry requirements:

• Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with a minimum of C+ in the subjects of specialization. For those taking science course a minimum of C plain in in mathematics is a requirement. Or
• Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or an Equivalent with Diploma in education from a recognized Institution.Or
• Diploma in Education from a recognized Institution with a mean grade  of C-(Minus) and two years teaching experience  Or
• P1 certificate with a mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE level, Diploma in education from a recognized Institution and two years teaching experience.Or
• KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of the two principal passes and O-level Credit in Mathematics and one other subject.

Objectives of Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)

• to prepare the student for an active career in all aspects of the profession of education
• to provide a comprehensive training background necessary for the students to become competent experts in the profession of education
• to enable the student to identify the varied intellectual and special needs of the learner
• to develop the intellectual, professional, and social characteristics that will enable the student to become responsible leaders in their schools and the community
• to develop the scientific character and capabilities of dealing with issues and problems in education and society
• to provide the students a rich basis for interest in further training and education in their areas of expertise, ability, and interest

Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) - Programme

First Year, First Semester

• Patho-Biology of Human Body Impairment 3
• Introduction to Computer 3
• Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases 3
• Introduction to Special Needs Education 3
• Introduction to Educational Psychology 3
• Two courses for each of the two teaching subjects 10

• Education and Psychology of Learners with Special Needs 3
• Programming in Pascal 3
• Desktop Publishing 3
• Environmental Education 3
• History of Education 3
• Two courses for each of the two teaching subjects 10
• One week of ESE 102 will be set aside for school visits.

Second Year, First Semester Units

• Introduction to Sign Language and Total Communication 2
• Introduction to Braille 2
• Introduction to Learning Disability and Individualized Education Programme (IEP) 2
• Philosophy of Education 3
• Web design and Publishing 3
• Information System Analysis and Design 3
• General Methods of Teaching 3
• Two courses for each of the two teaching subjects 10

• Behaviour Modification 2
• Cognition and Learning Process 2
• Identification, Assessment and Intervention Strategies with Children who are Gifted and Talented 2
• Attachment 1
• Database Systems 3
• Management Information Systems 3
• Educational Media and Resources 3
• Curriculum Development
• Two courses for each of the two teaching subjects 10

• Speech, Language Development and Communication Disorders 2
  
• Internet Computing 3
• Multimedia and Graphics 3
• Human Growth and Development 3
• Special Methods of Teaching Two Subjects 6
• Two courses for each of the two teaching subjects 10
• Any One Elective from the list below 1

ELECTIVES

• Medical Conditions Associated with Mental Handicap 1
• Kenyan Sign Language I 1
• Braille II 1
• Motor, Neurological, Physical and Health Impairment 1

Third Year, Second Semester Units

• Adapted Physical Education for the Handicapped 2
• Electronic Commerce 3
• Statistical Analysis with SPSS 3
• Educational Technology 3
• Human Behaviour and Learning 2
• Two courses for each of the two teaching subjects 10
• Any One Elective from the list below

• Perception Training For Learners with Mental Retardation 2
• Kenyan Sign Language II 2
• Alternative Communication Skills and Barrier Free Environment For Physical Handicapped 2
• Orientation and Mobility 2

Fourth Year, First Semester Units

• Pscyo-Educational Assessment 2
• Early Childhood Education for Children with Special Needs 2
• IT and Society 3
• Internal Controls & Security Issues 3
• Educational Administration and Management 3
• Sociology of Education and Comparative Education 3
• Educational Tests and Measurements 2
• Two courses for each of the two teaching subjects 10
• Any One Elective from the list below 2

ELECTIVES

• Kiswahili, Mathematics and Music Braille 2
• Sign Language Interpreting 2
• Adapted Physical Education for the Physically Handicapped 2
• Diagnostic Assessment for the Mentally Handicapped 2

Fourth Year, Second Semester Units

• Disability, Society, Community Based Rehabilitation And Inclusive Education 2
• Education of Learners with Severe Disabilities and Cerebral Palsy 2
• Human-Computer Interaction 3
• Social and Professional Issues in Computing 3
• Planning and Economics of Education 3
• Teaching Practice 6
• Guidance and Counselling 2
• Two courses for each of the two teaching subjects 10
• Any One Elective from the list below 2

• Functional and Vocational Skills for Learners with Mental Handicap 2
• Audiology 2
• Rehabilitation of Motor Deviations for Physical Handicapped 2
• Low Vision 2