MEd Special Needs Education
University
Tribhuwan University
Duration
2 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
1+
Summary
Two-year master's program producing professionals capable of teaching, planning, managing, and researching within the field of special needs education, focusing on disability, inclusion, therapeutic teaching, and educational evaluation.
Program develops advanced theoretical and practical competence in inclusive education, disability studies, psychological assessment, instructional adaptation, behavioral interventions, and assistive technology.
Structure combines core professional courses, specialization modules, practicum, and mandatory thesis.
Focus on preparing teacher educators and SNE specialists for national educational institutions, policy units, and disability-focused organizations.
Practicum and thesis ensure direct exposure to real educational environments and independent research capability.
Framework built to address Nepal’s shortage of qualified SNE educators and to support national training needs.
Description
Semester-Wise Curriculum Tables
Semester I
| Category | Course Title | Nature / Credit | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Foundations of Education | 3 | Ed.511 |
| Core | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 | Ed.512 |
| Specialization | Fundamentals of Special Needs and Inclusive Education | 3 | SN.Ed.515 |
| Specialization | Socialization and Communication Skills | 3 | SN.Ed.516 |
| Specialization | Psychology of Individual Differences | 3 | SN.Ed.517 |
| Specialization | Learning Diversity and Disability in Inclusive Classroom | 3 | SN.Ed.518 |
| Total Credits | — | 18 | — |
Semester II
| Category | Course Title | Nature / Credit | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Education and Development | 3 | Ed.522 |
| Core | Curriculum Practices | 3 | Ed.521 |
| Specialization | Education for Children with Visual Impairment | 3 | SN.Ed.525 |
| Specialization | Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 3 | SN.Ed.526 |
| Specialization | Assessment of Students with Special Needs | 3 | SN.Ed.527 |
| Specialization | Theories and Practices of Behaviour Modification | 3 | SN.Ed.528 |
| Total Credits | — | 18 | — |
Semester III
| Category | Course Title | Nature / Credit | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Measurement and Evaluation | 3 | Ed.513 |
| Core | Research Methodology | 3 | Ed.531 |
| Specialization | Assistive Technology in Special Needs Education | 3 | SN.Ed.535 |
| Specialization | Instructional Techniques for Special Needs and Inclusive Education | 3 | SN.Ed.536 |
| Specialization | Education for Children with Multiple Disability | 3 | SN.Ed.537 |
| Specialization | Emotional, Behaviour and Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 | SN.Ed.538 |
| Total Credits | — | 18 | — |
Semester IV
| Category | Course Title | Nature / Credit | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 (1T+2P where applicable) | Ed.541 |
| Specialization | Sports, Cultural and Recreational Activities for Special Needs Children | 3 | SN.Ed.545 |
| Specialization | Multiple Intelligence Approach to Teaching Children with Special Needs | 3 | SN.Ed.546 |
| Practicum | Practicum (Field, Teaching, Internship, Seminar) | 3 | SN.Ed.543 |
| Thesis | Thesis | 6 | SN.Ed. — |
| Total Credits | — | 18 | — |
Features
Features
69-credit, four-semester program.
Strong dual structure: core professional foundation + deep specialization.
Covers psychological, communicative, behavioral, and disability-specific domains.
Practicum with teaching, internship, case study, and seminar requirements.
Mandatory thesis with strict supervision and evaluation.
Training-focused design to address national shortage of SNE specialists.
Integration of assessment, intervention, inclusion, and assistive-technology modules.
Clear, structured evaluation and grading system.
Admission Process
Admission Process
Bachelor of Education from TU or equivalent in any subject.
Apply for entrance exam through the Faculty of Education, Dean’s Office.
Entrance test includes professional education + SNE components.
Merit-based ranking determines admission.
Enrollment at Central Department of Education after seat confirmation.
Job Prospects
Job Prospects
Teacher educator in special needs education.
Special education teacher for government and private schools.
Education officer or planner in SNE-focused government units.
NGO/INGO specialist for disability, inclusion, and rehabilitation programs.
Assessment and intervention specialist for disability support services.
Curriculum designer for inclusive and special education.
Researcher in disability studies, inclusive pedagogy, and educational psychology.
Colleges Offering This Course
Central Department of Education | Tribhuvan University
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