DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
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address
(14662) M210, Maria Pavilion, 43, Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea -
hours of operation
8:30 am-5:30 pm (lunch 12:00-1:00 pm) -
tel
+82 2 2164 4490 -
e-mail
dpt4610@catholic.ac.kr
About the Department
The purpose of the Department of Special Education is to train special education teachers who provide students with disabilities and people with special educational needs with education that is appropriate to their situations, so that they can better adapt to society, develop their abilities, and ultimately improve their quality of life. Students who enter the Department of Special Education are able to understand the education and culture of the university by taking basic liberal arts and core liberal arts courses, and are able to take the major foundation course Understanding and Rehabilitation of Disabilities, and the major elective courses Special Education and Rehabilitation Practice and Education of Students with Intellectual Disabilities.
From the second year onwards, special education students can choose to specialize, specialize with indicative subjects, or double major to complete the curriculum, and upon graduation, obtain the relevant secondary special education teacher level 2 certificate (national certification). The curriculum of the Department of Special Education is different from the curriculum of other universities' special education departments in that it focuses on vocational education for youth with disabilities. Therefore, in addition to the secondary special teacher certificate, students can obtain two additional certifications, unique to our university: a rehabilitation counselor for the disabled (national certification) and a vocational evaluator for the disabled (private certification).
Major Course Guide
Year 1 │ Special Education and Rehabilitation Practicum
The purpose of this course is to cultivate a practical outlook on the field of special education and rehabilitation by focusing on learning about the theory and practice of special education and rehabilitation. It provides students with the opportunity to visit and discuss with practitioners in order to improve their methods and techniques of providing special education and rehabilitation.
Year 2 │ Behavior Modification
Learn about behavior modification theory, the specific interventions that can be used to treat and intervene with problem behaviors, how to measure behavior and design research studies, and behavior support strategies such as reinforcement, punishment, and behavior shaping.
Year 3 │ Educating Students with Learning Disabilities
Learn the concepts and definitions of learning disabilities and their subdisciplinary characteristics, specific diagnostic methods, and teaching methods to prepare students to be qualified and competent as special education teachers.
Year 4 │ Teaching Students with ASD
Understand the behavioral and learning characteristics of students with ASD and acquire theories on the selection, organization, and operation of curriculum for students with ASD and abilities as a special teacher.
Curriculum
| Year 1 | Disability Understanding and Rehabilitation, Special Education and Rehabilitation Practice, Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities |
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| Year 2 | Diagnosis and Evaluation of Students with Special Needs, Behavior Modification, Educating Students with Communication Disorders, Vocational Rehabilitation, Transition Education, Special School Curriculum, Rehabilitation Medicine, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Korean Language Teaching and Learning |
| Year 3 | Vocational Education Pedagogy, Integrated Education of Students with Disabilities, Parent Education and Counseling of Students with Disabilities, Educating Students with Learning Disabilities, Supported Employment, Educating Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities, Rehabilitation Administration and Policy, Vocational Education Materials Research and Instruction, Vocational Evaluation, Mathematics Pedagogy, Arts Pedagogy |
| Year 4 | Teaching Students with ASD, Vocational Adaptive Training, Educating Students with Retardation and Health Disabilities, Logic and Ethics of Vocational Special Education Instruction, Rehabilitation Practicum, Vocational Career Development and Placement, Special Education Rehabilitation Engineering, Educating the Deaf, Educating the Blind, Education and Rehabilitation of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities, Vocational Education and Rehabilitation Research |
Academic Activities
Academic Society 'F.O.D'
Friends Of Disability, which means helping and supporting those with disabilities.
Deaf Society 'Shadow'
After viewing videos and movies related to disabilities, discuss to increase understanding of disabilities.
Film Society 'Bichumi'
After viewing videos and movies related to disabilities, discuss to increase understanding of disabilities.
Departmental Talent
- Education Professionals Empowering People with Disabilities to Live Independently
- Rehabilitation Specialists Building Independence and Vocational Skills for People with Disabilities
- Human Rights Professionals Advocating for and Improving the Quality of Life of People with Disabilities
High School Courses Related to Major
| General Electives | Career Electives |
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| Economic, Socio-Cultural, Pedagogy, Career and Occupation, Technology and Home | Exploring social issues, Family Science |
Careers after Graduation
| Education and Research | Graduate School, Researchers, Scholars, Professors |
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| Institutions and Organizations | Special schools, Vocational rehabilitation facilities for the disabled, Welfare centers for the disabled, National Institute of Special Education, Korea Employment Service for the Disabled |
| Professions | Special (Secondary) Teacher, Disability Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Evaluator |
Subject-Related Certifications
Special School (Secondary) Teacher Level 2 (National Certificate)
Acquired upon graduation
Disability Rehabilitation Counselor (national certification), Vocational Ability Evaluator (private certification)
Become eligible after completing coursework and fieldwork (150 hours)