Academic programme
Bachelor of Education (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) [from 2025]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- CPCE Associate Degree in Education (Special Education Needs and Disabilities)
- Any other qualification considered to be equivalent to the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSW1103 | Developmental Psychology I | 3 | — |
| ESE3102 | Early Literacy for Children with Special Education Needs | 3 | — |
| YYY3101 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Delivery Mode: Hybrid (Online and In Class): Choose one (1) of the following: ESE3103, ESE3104, ESE3105, ESE3106, ESE3107. |
| GCR1101 | Exploring Guyanese Creole | 4 | CRE1201 has replace this course with effect from 2026/2027 academic year. |
| ESE4101 | Introduction to Special Needs Education | 3 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESE4201 | Autism and Specific Learning Difficulties | 3 | — |
| YYY3201 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Delivery Mode: Hybrid (Online and In Class):Choose one (1) of the following: ESE3203, ESE3205, ESE3206, ESE3207, ESE3208. |
| CRE1201 | Exploring Creolese | 4 | This course has replaced GCR1101 with effect from 2026/2027 academic year. |
| EFN4201 | Introduction to Curriculum Theory and Development | 3 | — |
| ESE3202 | Partnership in Special Education | 3 | — |
| EFN4302 | Research Methods in Education | 3 | — |
Semester 3
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFN4301 | Classroom Testing and Measurement | 3 | — |
| EFN5302 | Educational Technology for Teachers | 3 | — |
| YYY2301 | Elective (3 Credits) | 3 | Based on your specialisation select one of the following: EFN4303 (Primary / ECE) OR EFN4304 (Secondary) |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAD4101 | Fundamental of School Administration I | 3 | — |
| ANT2106 | Medical Anthropology | 4 | — |
| ESE4100 | Practicum | 2 | — |
| ESE4102 | Response to Intervention | 3 | — |
| HST2105 | Survey of Guyanese History I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESE4204 | Assessment in Special Education Needs | 3 | — |
| TTT1201 | Elective (2/3/4 Credits) | 2 | Choose one (1) of the following: BSO1207, BMR1201, BMR3209. |
| ESE4203 | Introduction to Intellectual Disability | 3 | — |
| ESE4202 | Understanding and Supporting Persons with Autism | 3 | — |
Semester 3
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFN5303 | Guidance and Counseling Approach to Behaviour Management | 3 | — |
| EFN5301 | Issues in Education and Development | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESE4001 | Research Project in Special Education Needs and Disabilities | 8 | — |