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Academic Programmes August 29, 2026

Bachelor of Education in Special Needs

August 29, 20263 min read

Programme Description

The Bachelor of Education in Special Needs programme is a 3-year undergraduate degree programme which prepares high-quality SPEN professionals focusing on the actual developmental and learning needs of learners with special needs in Tanzania. Specifically, this programme consists of courses from special needs focusing on visual impairments and hearing impairments. Out of these specialized courses, two have to be compulsory from any category of disability for each candidate. Graduates from this programme are eligible for teaching in teacher training programmes as well as for teaching learners with special needs in special and inclusive pre -primary, primary and secondary schools, become SPEN curriculum frame workers, SPEN policy planners, programme administrators and inspectors of SPEN programmes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop knowledge, skills and positive attitudes within the learners so that they could develop their competency to impart education to LWSN by creating an inclusive environment within the classroom.
  • Development of comprehensive idea on screening, identification, classroom management, teaching strategies, teaching learning materials and other educational needs for LWSN.
  • Development of knowledge and skills on creation of barrier free environment at the school so that it could be accessible and comfortable as per the needs of LWSN.
  • Develop competence among teachers on guiding parents and community members about the academic and emotionally support required by individual learners with special needs; and
  • Development of skills on preparing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Assessment Techniques.

Programme Structure

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
IT 111 Introduction to information and Communication Technology Core 7.5
FE 111 Principles of Education Core 7.5
DS 102 Development Perspectives Core 7.5
LG 102 Communication skills Core 7.5
SE 111 Introduction to General Psychology Core 7.5
SN 111 Introduction to Special Needs Education Core 7.5

Semester 2

Code Course Title Status Credits
SE 121 Introduction to Educational Psychology Core 7.5
SN 121 Introduction to Hearing impairment Core** Other 7.5
SN 122 Introduction to Visual Impairment Core* Other 7.5
SN 123 Introduction to Sign Language Core** Other 1E+1
SN 124 Introduction to Braille Core* Other 1E+1
ME 121 Introduction to Educational Management and School Administration Core 7.5
CE 121 Classroom Management Skills Core 7.5

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
CE 122 First Year Teaching Practice Core 1E+1
CE 211 Principles of Curriculum Development and Evaluation Core 7.5
CE 212 Educational Media and Technology Core 7.5
SN 211 Interventions for Learners with Special Social Needs Core 7.5
SN 212 Intermediate Sign Language Core** Other 1E+1
SN 213 Intermediate Braille Core* Other 1E+1

Semester 2

Code Course Title Status Credits
SN 221 Learning Difficulties in Schools Core 7.5
EC 225 Intervention for Disadvantaged Children Core 7.5
SN 222 Inclusive Education Core 7.5
CE 221 Pedagogy in teacher education Core 7.5

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
CE 222 Teaching Practice II Core 1E+1
SN 311 Psychology of Exceptionalities Core 7.5
SN 312 Advanced Sign Language Core** Other 1E+1
SN 313 Advanced Braille Core* Other 1E+1
SE 311 Educational Measurement and Evaluation Core 7.5
SE 312 Research Methods in Education Core 1E+1

Semester 2

Code Course Title Status Credits
SN 321 Education of Gifted and Talented Learners Core 7.5
SE 321 Educational and Career Guidance and Counseling Core 7.5
FE 324 Professionalism and Ethics in Education Core 7.5
GC 325 Behaviors Modification Core 7.5
GC 324 Counseling Special Populations Core 7.5
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