Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Education For Mental Disabilities (MA)

Duration 2 Years

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About the Program

Mentally Handicapped Teaching Master’s Program teaches its students how to: evaluate the skills of children/individuals with mental impairments in all developmental areas; support all stages of development with individualized programs; provide services for the family as well as children/individuals; and inform the community about the field. During the program, the students prepare a thesis in their own branches after completing the required courses. If the thesis is deemed successful in the thesis defense, the students are entitled to receive a "Master’s Degree" diploma in the Mentally Handicapped Teaching Master’s Program.

Education Opportunities

Our program has qualified academic staff with two professors, one associate professor, two assistant professors and two lecturers for providing education. The students study in intelligent classrooms, computer laboratories for computer-based projects, and studios and drama rooms for art- and game-based projects.

Career Areas

The main goal of the individuals who graduate from the Mentally Handicapped Teaching Master’s Program is to support the development of children in the 0-18 age group; children with special needs; vulnerable children and children at the risk group. As a specialist professional, the graduates will be expected to: develop tools to evaluate the development of special needs children; provide consultancy services to the related institutions and organizations in the field; and provide publishing and research services. Using contemporary approaches, the graduates develop community-oriented projects for the field and disseminate them. Professional staff can take part in social spaces, child and youth centers, community centers, rehabilitation centers, related ministries. They can work as academic staff in the field of education at higher education institutions for associate degree or undergraduate students.

Contact

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

CONCEPTUAL AND THEORETICAL BASIS OF MENTAL DISABILITY

Course code

ZEEG501

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Terms and definitions, theoretical basis of definitions made by AAIDD, classification, incidence and prevalence, assessment of intelligence, assessment of adaptive behaviors, biological sources and prevention, psycho-social aspects of mental retardation, characteristics of individuals with mild retardation, characteristics of individuals with severe retardation, infancy and early childhood education, primary education, transition years.

SEMINAR

Course code

ZEEG590

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Students present and discuss the studies in the field of Special Education, developments in the field, existing problems and solution proposals with a current perspective. Examines the literature related to the field in detail. Students prepare, explain, discuss, and communicate with the group members and lecturer of a topic they choose in their field or a study that will contribute to the current and educational process related to the thesis topics in accordance with scientific research methods (quantitative and qualitative research methods). It conducts and presents applied studies on the main sources, basic research methods and theories related to the field, answers the questions asked by the group members and the lecturer of the course, and creates a discussion environment. These studies constitute the course content suitable for the beginning of the thesis preparation.

SEÇMELI

Course code

ZEEG5X1

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SEÇMELI

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ZEEG5X2

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Second Semester

RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

Course code

ZEEG503

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By learning scientific methods and techniques, students develop their competencies in evaluating research and putting forward research projects. Fundamentals of scientific research, scientific method, quantitative and qualitative research, problem definition, literature review, hypothesis, assumption, limitations, definitions, sampling methods, data collection (reliability, validity, item analysis, survey development process, observation, interview), quantitative research types (screening studies, correlational studies, causal comparison, experimental research, single-subject research, meta-analysis), qualitative research (content analysis, case study, action research, narrative research), reporting (organization of a scientific article, parts of a scientific article, General spelling rules, citing references in the text, preparation of the list of references constitute the content of the course.

SEÇMELI

Course code

ZEEG5X3

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SEÇMELI

Course code

ZEEG5X4

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SEÇMELI

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ZEEG5X5

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Third Semester

THESIS

Course code

ZEEG500

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In accordance with scientific research methods and the framework of the relevant legislation, students conduct an original study proving that academic scientific research can be done on the subject they choose in the field of Special Education. He works with the thesis advisor at every stage of the thesis work. While determining the thesis topic, the student conducts a detailed literature review and searches the sources related to the subject. Thesis research consists of the stages of defining the problem, determining the hypothesis, determining the research method (qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods), determining the data collection tools, statistical analysis and/or content analysis and writing and discussing the findings and making suggestions about the findings. The student acts in accordance with the recommendations of the thesis advisor at every stage of thesis writing. After the student writes his thesis, he defends it before the jury.

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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International Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
CV
Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Scholarships
Fees

Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

Fee per course	€ 350,00
Fee for thesis	€ 1.050,00
Fee for seminar	€ 120,00
Scientific Foundation per course	€ 150,00
Annual Registration Fee	€ 295,00
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