Arab Open University - Lebanon

Overview

Teaching Diploma in Special Education – Learning Difficulties

Introduction

The Teaching Diploma in Special Education – Learning Difficulties aims to develop social awareness and attitudes, and to develop students' knowledge, skills, and values necessary for specializing in teaching students and youth with Special Educational Needs, with a focus on Learning Disabilities.

The program includes 30 credit hours and serves as in-service training for teachers working in this field, helping them update their pedagogical knowledge and qualifying them to become educational leaders in the future.

About Program

Programme Duration

The minimum number of semesters for a Teaching Diploma in Education is two regular semesters (one academic year) .

The maximum number of semesters for a Teaching Diploma in Education is four semesters (two academic years).

Method of Delivery

The program is delivered in a blended learning method, and students should attend 25% of the face to face classes, and communicate and interact with tutors via the Learning Management System using the varied tools.

Basis of acceptance:

To be eligible for registration, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. The accepted specializations are :

Psychology
Elementary Education
Early Childhood Education
Special Education

Academic Plan

Core Modules Total 30 credit hours
First Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
ED570	Introduction to Special Education (Learning Disabilities)	3
ED571	Educational Psychology	3
ED572	Curricula and Methods in Special Education (Learning Disabilities)	3
ED573	Behavior Building and Modification	3
ED574	Field Training in Learning Disabilities - 1	3
Second Semester
ED576	Measurement and EvaluationEarly Intervention in Special Education (Learning Disabilities)	3
ED577	Assessment and Diagnosis in Special Education	3
ED578	Teaching Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities	6	ED572
ED575	Field Training in Learning Disabilities - 2	3	ED574

Tuition Fees

The below Fees are applicable for 2025-2026

	Fees	Recurrence	Total Fees per degree
Application Fees	50$	1	50$
Registration Fees	150$	2	300$
Credit Price	65$	30	$1,950
Total (USD)			$2,300

NSSF fees 8,400,000LBP

Note: Exemption from NSSF Fees

Students above 30 years old are exempted from NSSF fees
Students covered under the NSSF of their parents must provide an official document confirming their NSSF coverage.

Admission

Admission

Teaching Diploma in Special Education – Learning Difficulties

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