Special needs education means the special educational arrangements which are in place for children with disabilities.
Colleges and Universities Offering Ph.D. in Special Needs Education in Ghana are:
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Entry Requirements:
A successful applicant would be offered a probationary admission as a Postgraduate Research Student [PRS] for the first year.
Students may progress to the second year after having satisfied the following conditions:
Completed all courses required at the masters level
Obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better
Taken a course in academic writing and passed
Successfully defended a final research proposal before a department examining panel
A non- research master’s degree candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Programme must:
Have obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better in the masters course work
Submit an official transcript of academic record
Submit at least two referee’s report one of which must be from a former lecturer
Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of study including references
Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the colleges/faculties /schools /institutes/departments.
This may include relevant work experience and written entrance examination and/or interview.
What are examples of special educational needs?
Emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD)
Autism, including Asperger Syndrome.
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADHA/ADD)
Specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Communication Difficulties.
Medical Needs such as Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy.
Why is special needs education important?
Don’t let a child’s disability prevent him or her from getting a great education.
The purpose of special education is to enable students to grow to their fullest potential by providing a free appropriate public education designed to fit their unique and special needs!