Al-Zahraa University (PBUH) for Women • College of Education • Special Education Dept.
Academic Program Description
This page provides a structured overview of the Bachelor’s Program in Special Education, based on the official Program Description form (University/College/Department, vision, mission, objectives, expected learning outcomes, teaching & learning strategies, assessment methods, and the development plan).
📌 Program Information
Program InfoKey information as listed in the official description form.
- UniversityAl-Zahraa University (PBUH) for Women
- CollegeCollege of Education
- DepartmentSpecial Education
- ProgramBachelor’s in Special Education
- Final AwardB.Sc. / Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
- Study SystemAnnual
- Guide Year2026
🧾 Accreditation & External Effects
Accreditation- Program AccreditationNot available
- Other External EffectsNot available
👁️ Program Vision
VisionTo position the department as a promising and distinguished unit among Special Education departments at the local and regional levels, and to take an active role within this field.
🎯 Program Mission
MissionThe Special Education Department / College of Education at Al-Zahraa University (PBUH) for Women aims to graduate students with high-level knowledge and skills to serve individuals with special needs and talented learners, meet community needs, and contribute to serving Iraq.
📍 Program Objectives
ObjectivesThe program aims to:
- 1
Prepare qualified staff in Special Education capable of providing special education services and support services for individuals with disabilities to meet labor market needs.
- 2
Develop trainees’ ability to diagnose and assess individuals with special needs.
- 3
Train students to conduct scientific research that serves individuals with special needs.
- 4
Cooperate with relevant institutions to strengthen community partnership in supporting individuals with special needs.
- 5
Activate workshops and continuing-education courses to support professional awareness and training.
- 6
Contribute to raising awareness of community issues related to disabilities and ways to address and prevent them.
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Create a supportive climate for faculty and students to achieve educational goals effectively.
🎓 Expected Learning Outcomes
ELOs📘 Knowledge
- Understand core concepts and key theories in Special Education.
- Identify categories of special needs and characteristics of each category.
- Recognize causes of disabilities and learning difficulties and basic diagnostic approaches.
- Become familiar with policies and regulations related to Special Education.
🛠️ Skills
- Apply appropriate teaching strategies for different special-needs categories.
- Use observation, assessment, and educational diagnosis methods effectively.
- Design individualized educational programs aligned with learners’ abilities.
- Employ assistive technologies and educational tools in special education contexts.
🤝 Values
- Demonstrate ethical and professional commitment in dealing with learners with special needs.
- Promote fairness, inclusion, and respect for individual differences.
- Develop empathy, patience, and professional responsibility.
🧠 Teaching & Learning Strategies
T&L- Active Learning: enhances understanding, retention, and application.
- Self-Learning: encourages goal-setting, planning, and independent information seeking.
- Group Organization: forming diverse groups and varying classroom settings to achieve learning goals.
- Technology-Supported Learning: using videos, interactive presentations, and educational apps.
📝 Assessment Methods
AssessmentWeekly, monthly, and daily exams, in addition to the final end-of-year exam.
🚀 Program Development Plan
Development- 1
Strengthen practical learning by establishing labs and workshops, and organizing scientific and field visits.
- 2
Equip students with computer skills and relevant knowledge to support self-learning and professional practice.
- 3
Pursue cooperation agreements with relevant institutions and international universities to update and improve the program.
- 4
Organize student activities to deepen awareness of community issues and encourage volunteering inside and outside the university.
