Special Education












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            Programme of study: Special Education

            Guarantor of the programme of study: doc. PhDr.Lea Květoňová, Ph.D.
            E-mail: lea.kvetonova@pedf.cuni.cz


            Characteristics of the Studies
            The main objective of the study programme special education is to prepare highly qualified
            theoretical and in the fieldwork in the area of providing special education services in th

            range, according to the differentiated structure of the Czech study fields of special educ
            support for disabilities related to sight, hearing, physical or mental state, support for 

            communication skill deficits, autistic spectrum disorders, behavioural disorders or suppor
            with social disadvantages) with special focus on the current issues of contemporary specia
            the international context. The fundamental asset of the PhD study in the field of special 

            the preparation of specialists to succeed in independent scientific research projects, lea
            personal and career growth to enrich the scientific field of special education as a modern
            area.  Program without specialization.


            Entrance Examination
            The two main requirements in order to complete a successful admission to the study program

            education are successful passing through the entrance examination and previous completion 
            program special education, psychology or equivalent of university teacher qualification wi
            extracurricular subject content related to special education.

            All applicants have to submit a dissertation project proposal in writing in addition to th
            The topic of the project has to comply with the areas of interest within the area of speci
             An essential part of the admission process is the entrance exam, during which a discussio

            dissertation topic takes place (e.g. use of the terminology, output hypothesis formulation
            of research methodology, cited works etc.).
            During the entrance exam the committee moderates a professional discussion with the applic

            applicants should prove their knowledge and skills in the scientific area of special educa
            borderline scientific fields, which should prove that the applicant exceeds their knowledg
            degree state exam, furthermore, applicants should prove to the committee during the discus

            ability to start their own scientific research work – participation in research activities
            conference contributions, publication and article writing etc.


            Evaluation Criteria: The applicant can get a maximum of ten points, the number of points f
            to study is getting at least seven points.


            Candidates are admitted to study if they meet all admission requirements
            a) officially-verified certification of completed undergraduate degree (Master´s degree pr
            b) to pass an entrance examination, reach minimum number of point determined by the Dean,

            c) to meet any other requirements specified by a given field of study.