BA (Hons) Early Childhood Special Education
This programme is delivered by Metropolitan College in Athens. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by QMU.
The aim of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Special Education programme is designed to enable students to develop a deep understanding of issues concerning special educational needs, disabilities and special education in general. The course is focused on helping graduates to become aware of the links between curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, policies and practices designed to improve learning outcomes and well-being for students with special educational needs and disabilities. Also, the programme aims to motivate students to develop in-depth knowledge in teaching pre-school students with special educational needs and disabilities, while being able to understand both the complexity of special educators’ work and how to support all students (with and without special educational needs and disabilities) in their learning process.
Title: BA (Hons) Early Childhood Special Education
SCQF Level : 10
Mode of delivery : Face-to-face, full-time
Duration : normally 4 years
Language of delivery : Greek
First approved: May 2024
External accreditation or recognition: n/a
Level One
|
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Introduction to Special Education Studies |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Developmental Psychology |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: An Introduction |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Teaching and Learning in Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Developmental Psychopathology |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Professional Practice in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) |
0 |
Sem 1 & 2 |
|
Study Skills |
0 |
Sem 1 & 2 |
Level Two
|
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Cognitive Psychology |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Curriculum Design and Development in SEND |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Introduction to Specific Learning Difficulties |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Introduction to the Autism Spectrum Disorder |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Learning Disabilities: Early Assessment and Intervention |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviours |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Professional Practice in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) II |
0 |
Sem 1 & 2 |
Level Three
|
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Health Education |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Educational Psychology |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Diagnostic Assessment Tools – Implementation Tools |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Inclusive Education |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Physical and Sensory Disabilities |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Syndromes |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Professional Practice in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) III |
0 |
Sem 1 & 2 |
Level Four
|
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Educational Sociology |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Teaching Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Special Education |
20 |
Sem 1 |
|
Education for Sustainable Development |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Teaching Sciences in Early Childhood Special Education |
20 |
Sem 2 |
|
Research Methods and Research Project |
40 |
Year |
|
Professional Practice in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) IV |
0 |
Sem 1 & 2 |
Placements : A period of practice-based learning is incorporated into each of the four levels of all programmes. Students will engage in a placement on a weekly basis involving observation of working practices within a practical setting, enabling them to participate in and undertake work experience with pre-school or primary pupils. All placements must be passed.
Professional registration : The curriculum is designed to align with equivalent programmes at Greek public universities. Graduates are expected to be eligible to apply for inclusion in the lists of substitute and permanent teachers of primary, secondary education, general and special education.
Admission criteria are consistent with criteria for all other undergraduate programmes delivered at Metropolitan College and in line with the Greek Ministry of Education requirements. Applicants, to be considered for admission should hold a Greek Secondary School Diploma / ‘Apolyterion of Lykeio’ or equivalent e.g., International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) with a grade 10 or above. This requirement is in line with the Greek government’s minimum standard for access to higher education. Applicants, to be considered for admission must also present a criminal record check and two references/letters of recommendation.
Metropolitan College has a positive approach to supporting students and disclosure of a conviction does not automatically result in the rejection of an application, or the termination of registration. For applicants who disclose minor criminal convictions, it might be reasonable to have a conversation with them to investigate and help gauge the information relating to the conviction and accept them on the programme depending on the nature of the offence and the length of time that has passed.
Applicants need to disclose unspent convictions relating to previous offences. They will be asked to give a full and frank account of the conviction to the member of admissions staff, who will then inform the Programme Leader and Dean of School. When making a disclosure students should bear in mind that, as well as the details of the offence and the sentence, Metropolitan College will consider the circumstances surrounding the offence and their explanation, as well as whether the individual's circumstances have changed since the offence.
High school leaving certificates issued by vocational Lyceums, such as TEE or EPAL and foreign certificates which are equivalent to the Greek Lyceum certificate (e.g. International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) are also accepted.
Non-native Greek speakers, may be admitted to the programme on demonstrating that:
a) They hold a qualification recognised by QMU for admission to undergraduate programmes, as documented in the University Admissions Regulations.
b) They hold a certificate of attainment in Greek at Level Β2
For more details (http://www.greeklanguage.gr/greekLang/certification/index.html)
Non-Greek nationals who have obtained this qualification through attendance in the Greek schooling system will be eligible for admission on the same basis as Greek nationals. Greek nationals who have been schooled overseas and have an equivalent qualification to the Greek Apolyterion of Lykeio may be admitted to the programme provided that they submit a Greek language competence certificate accepted by the Greek Ministry of Education.
QMU and Metropolitan College welcome students from diverse backgrounds. For all non-standard applications Metropolitan College will consult with the Collaborative Academic Lead (CAL) at QMU to reach a joint decision on the suitability of the candidate for admission to the programme. This process will seek to establish the suitability of the qualifications held and to jointly agree that both parties have a reasonable expectation before admission that an applicant will be able to fulfil the objectives of his/her proposed programme of study and achieve the standard required for the award sought.
As per QMU Regulations, the Recognition of Prior Learning process will be followed: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/about-the-university/quality/committees-regulations-policies-and-procedures/regulations-policies-and-procedures/recognition-of-prior-learning
