M.Ed Spl. Ed. (Intellectual Disability)

M.Ed Spl. Ed. (Intellectual Disability) Program

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  • The program prepares the students to work as Master Trainers in the field of Intellectual Disability in Colleges and Universities.
  • They will also work in higher positions in Govt. Departments and Non-Government Organisations in India and abroad.
  • Special Education is an emerging field with the human resource requirement having increased in the past decade. With the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 having shown indications that education is the right of every child with disability, the role of Special Educators has further been emphasized.
  • Keeping in view the need for Special Teachers at various levels, the M.Ed. Special Education (ID) has been launched. If we look at the scenario of educational services in the Country, we have a large number of Special Schools, Special classes in Regular Schools, Integrated Schools, Inclusive Education and Special Education Programming in Community Based setting.
  • The M.Ed. Special Education (ID) , aims at training Special Educators to work with children having Mental Retardation, in different settings as mentioned above. A person qualified in M.Ed. Special Education
  • In addition they can assume the role of Researchers, Leaders, Capacity Builders, Developer and Catalysts in the area of Special Education (ID) . After completing the M.Ed.Special Education (ID) program the student-teachers will:
  • can serve as Master Trainer to teach Special Educators undergoing training at Diploma or Graduation levels in Special Education
  • In addition they can assume the role of Researchers, Leaders, Capacity Builders, Developer and Catalysts in the area of Special Education (ID) . After completing the M.Ed.Special Education (ID) program the student-teachers will:
  • In addition they can assume the role of Researchers, Leaders, Capacity Builders, Developer and Catalysts in the area of Special Education (ID) . After completing the M.Ed.Special Education (ID) program the student-teachers will:
  • Develop potential teacher educators to exert leadership in advocating and meeting educational needs of children with disabilities in various settings
  • Enhance special teacher educators the opportunity to develop specialized capacity for leadership in curriculum, pedagogy and universal design
  • Develop theoretical knowledge and skills in research methodologies and conducting research in order to enhance education of children with disabilities in all settings

Duration

2 years

Eligibility Program-Icon

The admission for the degree of M.Ed. Special Education (Intellectual Disability) degree shall be open to candidates with : (any one)

Pass in B.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability) from a recognized University or any other degree considered equivalent to B.Ed. Special Education (Intellectual Disability) from an affiliating university and/ or teaching department under any University recognized by UGC with RCI registration.

  • Pass in B.Ed General course and has successfully completed Diploma in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India with minimum 50 per cent marks in each course.
  • Pass in PG Diploma (Till Academic session 2014-15).
  • Pass in BA/B.Sc/B.Com B Ed.Spl.Ed. (4 years Integrated)

Candidates should have valid RCI registration.

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M.Ed. (Intellectual Disability) Program Structure
Semester-I
  • Developments in Education and Special Education
  • Psychology of Development and Learning
  • Identification, Assessment and Needs of Children
  • Curriculum And Teaching Strategies for Children With ID
  • Practical related to disability
Semester-II
  • Research Methodology and Statistics
  • Curriculum Design & Development
  • Inclusive Education
  • Therapeutics and Assistive Devices
  • Practical related to disability
School Management Project
Semester-III
  • Perspectives in Teacher Education – In-service & Pre-service
  • Educational Evaluation
  • Adulthood and Family Issues
  • ELECTIVE COURSES (Any one):
  • Educational Management, Educational Technology, Guidance and Counselling
  • Dissertation*
  • Field Engagement/ Internship as a Teacher Educators
Semester-IV
  • Dissertation*
  • Field Engagement / Internship as a Teacher Trainer

Note:The program structure may change marginally. The specific details will be given in the Student Handbook.

Fee comprises of Admission Fee, Program Fee, Caution Deposit (Refundable), Hostel Fee and Hostel Deposit (Refundable) as per the details mentioned below:

Admission Fee

All candidates have to pay an Admission Fee of ₹ 20,000 for M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, MA Education, M.Ed, M.Ed Spl.Ed(ID), M.P.E.S, B.Ed, B.Ed Spl.Ed(ID), D.Ed Spl. Ed(ID), B.P.Ed, B.P.E.S, BPES(Lateral) and D.P.Ed, towards the confi rmation of admission.

Program Fee

Students should pay the fee mentioned in the table below at the beginning of each semester as per the due dates indicated in the student Handbook.

Particulars M.Ed Spl Ed (ID) (2 Years)
Program Fee (Per Semester) (Rs.) 37,500
Total Program Fee (Rs.) 1,50,000

Domicile: Students belonging to the North-East States@;
Non-Domicile: Students from States other than North-East States.
@ (North East States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura).

All students are required to pay a caution deposit of ₹ 10,000 along with the fi rst semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the program. In case of those who leave the ICFAI University, Tripura for any other reason, it will be refunded after adjusting for dues, if any.

₹ 1,000 to be charged in the 1st year 2nd semester (One-time payment)

₹ 1,000 to be paid in two installments (₹ 500 each) in last 2 semesters of the program.
(Note: Student Activity Fund and Alumni Fee will not be applicable for certificate programs.)

Transportation facility is provided from city to campus on payment basis.

Hostel facility is available within the campus. Students will be required to pay the hostel fee as mentioned in the following table:

Hostel Fee per semester ₹ 17,000 per semester for 1st year. Subsequent years fee will be communicated before the commencement of the academic year.
Hostel Deposit (Refundable)  ₹ 10,000
Mess Charges Actual cost will be work out in consultation with Mess Committee.

All payments can be made by using Credit/Debit card or by Internet Banking. Students can also pay by way of Bank Demand Draft drawn on Scheduled Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Tripura - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Agartala, Tripura.