Special Education (B.Ed. in SPED)
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Bachelor Degree
Special Education (B.Ed. in SPED)
Program Purpose
The Bachelor of Education in Special Education (B.Ed. in SPED) aims to prepare competent, ethical, and reflective professionals who can effectively support learners with diverse needs through inclusive, evidence-based, and culturally responsive educational practices. Grounded in the historical development of special education and informed by neuroscience research, the program emphasizes early intervention, age-appropriate pedagogies, and high-quality special education within inclusive settings.
The Bachelor of Education in Special Education (B.Ed. in SPED) at Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC) is grounded in the belief that all learners have the right to inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education. The program is guided by PUC’s core values of Sīla (ethical conduct), Samādhi (reflective practice), and Paññā (evidence-based decision-making), which shape the professional identity and practice of future special educators. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to support learners with diverse abilities across cognitive, sensory, physical, emotional, and behavioral domains.
Through rigorous academic coursework, supervised practicum and field-based experiences, and applied research in inclusive and special education settings, the program equips graduates to design and implement individualized and inclusive instructional strategies, collaborate effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams, advocate for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, and promote culturally responsive and accessible learning environments. Graduates will be prepared to serve as special education teachers, inclusive education specialists, resource teachers, program coordinators, disability support officers, teacher trainers, policy advocates, and social entrepreneurs in public, private, and community-based educational and social service settings.
Special Education (SPED)
This 120-credit B.Ed. in SPED program is composed of 28-credit Foundation Year Courses (Year 1), 29-credit Functional Courses (Year 2), 29-credit Pre-Major Courses (Year 3), and 34-credit Major Course (Year 4), with a 6-credit allocated for Graduation Path, including an elective of Teaching Practicum or Senior Project or Thesis Writing. (See the Curriculum Map for the lists of courses by type in the credit system.)
Year 1 - FOUNDATION YEAR COURSE (28 credits) | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Priority | |
ENGL 110 | English I: Reading and Composition + Lab | 4 | Required | |
SOC 110 | Gender Studies | 3 | Required | |
KHMR 110 | Khmer Studies | 3 | Required | |
COMP 110 | Digital Literacy + Lab | 4 | Required | |
ENGL 120 | English II: Reading and Composition + Lab | 4 | Required | |
HIST 230 | History of Cambodia | 4 | Required | |
NATS 102 | Environmental Science | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 160 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | Required | |
Year 2 - FUNCTIONAL COURSE (29 credits) | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Priority | |
PSYC 212 | Personal Growth and Development | 4 | Required | |
POL 202 | ASEAN Government, Politics and Economics | 4 | Required | |
PHIL 210 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 211 | Child Development I: The First Thousand Days | 3 | Required | |
ENGL 150 | English Syntax | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 214 | Child Development II: 3-5 Years Old | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 212 | Safety and Health Education in ECE | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 216 | Khmer Language Arts, Literacy and Pedagogies in ECE | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 210 | Child’s Rights and Child Protection | 3 | Required | |
Year 3 - PRE-MAJOR COURSE (29 credits) | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Priority | |
EDUC 213 | Assessment of Child Development and Multi-Stakeholder Communication | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 215 | Learning Through Play and Creativity | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 316 | Child Development III: 6-8 Years Old | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 314 | Creative Arts and Pedagogies in ECE | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 318 | Managing Child-Friendly Classroom | 3 | Required | |
STAT 201 | Introduction to Statistics and Its Application | 3 | Required | |
EDUC 315 | Basic Mathematics and Pedagogies for ECE Instructors | 4 | Required | |
EDUC 317 | Basic Science and Pedagogies for ECE Instructors | 4 | Required | |
EDUC 413 | Introduction to Special Education and Inclusive Practice | 3 | Required | |
Year 4 - MAJOR COURSE (34 credits) | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Priority | |
SPED 401 | Theoretical Models of Disability and Contemporary Disability Discourses | 3 | Required | |
SPED 402 | Disability Classification Frameworks and Educational Applications | 3 | Required | |
SPED 403 | Sensory Informed Pedagogy in Inclusive and Special Education | 3 | Required | |
SPED 404 | Assessment, Measurement, and Program Evaluation in Special Education | 3 | Required | |
SPED 405 | Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support in Special Education | 3 | Required | |
SPED 406 | Research Methodologies in Special and Inclusive Education | 4 | Required | |
SPED 407 | Professional, Technical, and Academic Writing in Special Education | 3 | Required | |
SPED 408 | Instructional Design and Resource Development for Special Education | 3 | Required | |
COM 401 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 | Elective | |
ENBC 407 | Journalistic Principles and Ethics | 3 | Elective | |
BUS 425 | Fundamentals of Business and Entrepreneurship | 3 | Elective | |
BUS 461 | Business Planning and Policy Development | 3 | Elective | |
MGT 464 | Human Resource Management | 3 | Elective | |
MGT 466 | Management and Leadership Development Skills | 3 | Elective | |
*Note: Students shall take one additional course (elective), more credits are granted. | ||||
GRADUATION PATH (6 credits) | ||||
Option | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Priority |
Option I | SPED 409 | Teaching Practicum + Exit Exam | 6 | Required |
Option II | SPED 410 | Teaching Internship + Exit Exam | 6 | Required |
Option III | SPED 411 | Thesis Writing | 6 | Required |
*Note: Graduation Path: Students choose only one option. | ||||
Admission Requirements
The required documents are as follow:.
(a) Cambodian Candidates
- A copy of the High School Certificate (Bac II) or equivalent certificate, certified by the competent authority.
- A copy of the National ID Card or Birth Certificate, certified by the competent authority.
- Two (2) recent photos (4x6 size).
(b) International Candidates
- Academic records equivalent to the High School Certificate (Bac II).
- Passport and Visa valid for at least 6 months.
- Two (2) recent photos (4x6 size).
Type: | Higher Education |
Faculty: | Education |
Department: | Pedagogy |
Degree: | Bachelor Degree |
Major: | Special Education (B.Ed. in SPED) |
Duration: | 4 years |
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