Bachelor of Education Honours in Special Needs Education

The Bachelor of Education Honours in Special Needs Education at The Open University of Sri Lanka is an undergraduate programme developed by the Department of Special Needs Education of the Faculty of Education in collaboration with the respective faculties and departments of the university. The principal goal is to develop professional knowledge, attitudes and skills of the participants, and the course deals comprehensively with all aspects of Special Needs Education.

The programme is conducted by the Department of Special Needs, Faculty of Education, and it has a minimum duration of 4 years. Admission to Level 5 can be sought by applicants who already completed any Diploma (Levels 3 & 4) from the Open University of Sri Lanka, or by applicants with a National Diploma in Teaching (Special Education) from a National College of Education, with exemptions for Levels 3 & 4.

• Applicants who already completed any Diploma (Levels 3 & 4) from the Open University of Sri Lanka, or
• A candidate who has obtained a National Diploma in Teaching (Special Education) from a National College of Education may seek admission to Level 5 and subsequently Level 6 of the Bachelor of Education Honours in Special Needs Education Degree Programme, with exemptions for Levels 3 & 4 of the Bachelor of Education Honours in Special Needs Education Degree programme