Diploma in Special Education

The diploma in special education is a program that focuses on providing students with the practical skills and knowledge required to work with and train individuals with special needs, providing basic care and teaching life skills, behaviour moderation techniques and social skills to deal with children with disabilities and special needs.

The primary objective of the program is to prepare and train teachers at the pre-primary and primary levels. The program is usually 2 years long, through the course of which the students study various subjects to aid and train them for teaching special children.

Diploma in Special Education Overview
The main objective of this Diploma in Special Education is to train candidates to care for and teach children with special needs or disabilities. The course of the diploma program equips them with the knowledge about various facets of disability, its effect and management. Students are also taught to take care of the educational needs of children with disability and their organizations. Lastly, the candidates are familiarised with the various areas of child development and their mental process.

The diploma course also aims to develop the skills of the candidate regarding the classroom management techniques and personal, professional, and social competencies necessary in the special education professional. The program also aims to develop the proper attitude of the candidates towards the teaching profession and the eminent role that teachers play in the ever-changing society. Candidates are also trained to guide children with solving their academic problems as well as to sort out their behavioural issues.

The areas of study in the course of Diploma in Special Education include the basics and introduction to disabilities, human growth development a lifespan approaches educational assessment, teaching strategies, and material development. Candidates are also trained in therapeutics for children with mental retardation and associated disabilities. Future teachers are also taught the techniques of inclusive education for children with disabilities and special needs.

Diploma in Special Education Eligibility Criteria:
• Students interested in pursuing a Diploma in Special Education are required to fulfil the following eligibility criteria-
  The candidate must have passed his/her exams in the 10+2 scheme or from an equivalent recognized board.
  The candidate must have pursued his/her class 12th in the streams of either science or humanities and the minimum aggregate score of the candidate must be 50% or 40% for candidates of reserved categories.

Diploma in Special Education Admission Process:
• Even though every institute has separate criteria for admissions in their Diploma in Special Education course, some institutes do conduct an entrance exam or some use direct admission.

Diploma in Special Education Job and Salary:
• After getting a diploma in special education, a candidate can work as a teacher, junior teacher, teaching assistant, assistant professor, associate professor, technical writer, education coordinator, librarian, etc.
  A professional with a Diploma in Special Education can earn from anywhere between INR 2LPA-10LPA depending upon their role, experience, and expertise