CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR DOCTORATE DEGREE
IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
4.1. OVERVIEW ABOUT THE CURRICULUM
4.1.1. Training aims
The curriculum framework for doctorate degree in special education aims to provide opportunities for doctoral candidates to enhance their general knowledge, extend in-depth knowledge on their professional themes and other related themes on special education; to be competent in conducting research independently, innovating, improving knowledge and confronting with challenges raising from sciences and technology in special education; and to be able to supervise others in conducting research and undertaking professional activities in special education.
4.2. SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS IN THE TRAINING CURRICULUM
4.2.1. For the doctoral candidates having eligible master degrees
Total number of Credits: 136, including:
- PhD theses, overview essays, doctoral dissertations: 46 credits
+ PhD subjects: 27 credits
Required: 12 credits
Optional: 15 credits
+ Advanced foreign language for academic purposes: 03 credits
+ PhD thematic subjects: 12 credits
+ Essay of Literature review: 04 credits
- Scientific research (credits are not granted from this component but it is compulsory in the training program)
- PhD thesis: 90 credits
4.3. TRAINING CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
4.3.1. Curriculum framework for Doctoral candidates having eligible master degrees: 136 credit hours
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No
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Subject Code
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Subject Title
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No. of credit hours
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Periods
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The-ory
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Prac-tice
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Self-learning
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I
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PhD subjects, PhD Thematic subjects, and Essay of Literature review
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1.1
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PhD Subjects
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27
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|
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1.1.1.
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Compusory
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12
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-
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SPEC 801
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Design and Analyze Scientific Research in Special Education
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4
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50
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20
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180
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-
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SPEC 802
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Fundamentals of Teaching in special education
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4
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50
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20
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180
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-
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SPEC 803
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Neuropsychology in special education
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4
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50
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20
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180
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1.1.2.
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Optional (select 5 out of 10 modules)
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15
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|
|
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-
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SPEC 804
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Qualitative and quantitative research in special education
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3
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35
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20
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135
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-
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SPEC 805
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Special Education around the world
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3
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35
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20
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135
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-
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SPEC 806
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Assessment in Special Education
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3
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35
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20
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135
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-
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SPEC 807
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Interventions in Special Education
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3
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35
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20
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135
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-
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SPEC 808
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Special Education Program
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3
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35
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20
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135
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-
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SPEC 809
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Applications of the universal design in inclusive education
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|
|
|
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-
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SPEC 810
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Assistive Technology in Special Education
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3
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35
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20
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135
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-
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SPEC 811
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Management and Leadership in Special Education
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3
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35
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20
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135
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-
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SPEC 812
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Writing research proposals in special education
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3
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35
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20
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135
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-
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SPEC 813
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Systems of supporting in special education
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3
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35
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20
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135
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1.2
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SPEC 814
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Advanced foreign language in Special Education (English)
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3
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45
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30
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180
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1.3
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PhD Thematic subjects
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12
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Thematic subject 1
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3
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Thematic subject 2
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3
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Thematic subject 3
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3
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1.4
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Essay of Literature Review
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4
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II
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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PHD THESIS
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2.1
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Scientific Research
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|
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2.2
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PhD Thesis
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90
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TOTAL
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136
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Note:
(i) Scientific research: The researcher (PhD candidate) writes research proposal, undertakes research activities for the PhD project, organizes and presents at seminars and professional activities in alignment with the division’s requirements, and publishs research results related to the dissertation in professional journals under academic instructions from the supervisory team.
(ii) Title of doctoral dissertations and essay reviews: Registered by PhD student at the recommendation of the instructor and approved by the Head of the Department, the Dean of the Faculty and the chairman of Science and Training of the Faculty.
(ii) Title of the thesis and essay of literature review: Doctorate candidates choose the thesis’s title by discussion with the supervisory team then submit for approval from head of the division, dean of the faculty, and chairman. Thematic subjects and essay of literature review are required to complete in the first year.
4.3.2. Curriculum framework for Doctoral candidates having eligible master degrees awarded for over 15 years: 154 credit hours
4.3.2.1. Additional subjects: 18 Credit hours
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No
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Subject Code
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Subject Title
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No. of credit hours
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Periods
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The-ory
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Prac-tice
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Self-learning
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1.
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Basic knowledge
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9
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|
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1.1
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Compulsory
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3
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|
|
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1.
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SPEC 702
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The physiological fundamentals in education of children with special needs
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3
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35
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20
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135
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1.2
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Opptional (choose 2 out of 4 subjects)
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6
|
|
|
|
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2.
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SPEC 701
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History and Perspectives about Special Education
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3
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35
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20
|
135
|
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3.
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SPEC 703
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General theories on Early intervention and inclusive education for children with special needs
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3
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35
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20
|
135
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4.
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SPEC 704
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Research methodology in special education
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3
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35
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20
|
135
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5.
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SPEC 706
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Developmental Assessment and Individual Educational Plan
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3
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35
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20
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135
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2.
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Professional knowledge
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9
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|
|
|
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2.1
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Compulsory
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3
|
|
|
|
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6.
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SPEC 709
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Teaching across school levels for students with special needs
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3
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35
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20
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135
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7.
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SPEC 710
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Improving speech, language and communication skills for children with special needs
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3
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35
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20
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135
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2.2
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Opptional (choose 1 out of 4 subjects)
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3
|
|
|
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8.
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SPEC 711
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Educating independent living skills for children with special needs
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3
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35
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20
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120
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9.
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SPEC 710u
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Educating behavioral and social skills for children with special needs
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3
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35
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20
|
120
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10.
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SPEC 711u
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Developing sensation and motivating for children with special needs
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3
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35
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20
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120
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11.
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SPEC 706 u
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Consultation in special education
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3
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35
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20
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120
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|
|
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Total
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18
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4.3.2.2. PhD subjects, essay of literature reviews, PhD thematic subjects: 136 credit hours
The same as 4.3.1.
4.3.3. Curriculum framework for doctoral candidates without master degrees: 173 credit hours
4.3.3.1. Additional subjects (Subjects extracted from the master curriculum program by research): 37 credit hours
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No
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Subject Code
|
Subject Title
|
No. of credit hours
|
Periods
|
|
The-ory
|
Prac-tice
|
Self-learning
|
|
I
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General knowledge
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7
|
|
|
|
|
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Compulsory
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4
|
|
|
|
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1.
|
POLI 601
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Philosophy
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4
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50
|
20
|
180
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|
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Opptional (choose 01 subject)
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3
|
|
|
|
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2.
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ENGL 602
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Foreign language
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3
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50
|
20
|
135
|
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3.
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PSYC 603
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Contemporary theories in teaching
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3
|
50
|
20
|
135
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|
II
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Basic knowledge
|
15
|
|
|
|
|
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Compulsory
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
4.
|
SPEC 701
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History and perspectives on Special Education
|
4
|
50
|
20
|
180
|
|
5.
|
SPEC 702
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The physiological fundamentals in education of children with special needs
|
4
|
50
|
20
|
180
|
|
6.
|
SPEC 703
|
General theories on Early intervention and inclusive education for children with special needs
|
4
|
50
|
20
|
180
|
|
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Opptional (choose 1/5 modules)
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3
|
|
|
|
|
7.
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SPEC 704
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Research methodology in special education
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3
|
35
|
20
|
135
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8.
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SPEC 705
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Policies, strategies, and plan in special education
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3
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35
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20
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135
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9.
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SPEC 706
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Developmental Assessment and Individual Educational Plan
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3
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35
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20
|
135
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10.
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SPEC 707
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Project management in special education
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3
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35
|
20
|
135
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11.
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SPEC 708
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Technology in teaching for children with special needs
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3
|
35
|
20
|
135
|
|
III
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Professional knowledge:
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15
|
|
|
|
|
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Compulsory
|
12
|
|
|
|
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12.
|
SPEC 709
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Teaching across school levels for students with special needs
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4
|
50
|
20
|
180
|
|
13.
|
SPEC 710
|
Developing speech, language and communication skills for children with special needs
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4
|
50
|
20
|
180
|
|
14.
|
SPEC 711
|
Educating independent living skills for children with special needs
|
4
|
50
|
20
|
180
|
|
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Opptional (choose 1 out of 5 subjects)
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
15.
|
SPEC 712
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Educating children with intellectual disabilities
|
3
|
35
|
20
|
135
|
|
16.
|
SPEC 713
|
Educating children with autism spectrtum disorders
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3
|
35
|
20
|
135
|
|
17.
|
SPEC 714
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Educating children with learning disabilities
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3
|
35
|
20
|
135
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18.
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SPEC 715
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Educating children with hearing impairment
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3
|
35
|
20
|
135
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19.
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SPEC 716
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Educating children with visual impairment
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3
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35
|
20
|
135
|
|
|
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Total
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37
|
|
|
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