QIU - Quest International University Perak

Bachelor of Special Needs Education (Hons) is a specially designed degree for students interested in working with young children (birth – 8 years old) with special needs as well as their families. It is designed to prepare educators to be leaders in the field which includes working in a variety of early learning settings, early intervention programmes, mainstream schools, with a diverse group of students and families and related stakeholders in the community.This programmes equips graduates with the:

• expertise in evidence-based practices for young children with and at risk for disabilities, and their families
• skills for supporting and collaborating with families, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• effective strategies for providing instruction to young children with disabilities
• collaboration skills necessary for working on interdisciplinary teams.
• Professional Placement (Field Experiences) is a key component of this programme. Students will have the opportunity to work with a range of children and families in early intervention programmes (Early Learning settings and mainstream schools) under the mentorship of the respective Professional Placement leaders.

• Educators in early childhood settings
• Educators in special needs schools
• Educator of special needs in the mainstream
• Developer of Individualised Education Plans
• Various positions in related government agencies
• Operator of special needs facilities