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B.Ed Special Education (Mental Retardation)

Do you aspire to become a special education teacher in schools for differently abled students? Want to learn what it takes to pursue a program in B.Ed Special Education (Mental Retardation)? Learn all that and the colleges to pursue this program.

Overview

Ever since the past decade, the role of special education is gaining in significance. It has been instrumental in providing a better standard of living to the disabled and the differently abled. Because of the increasing number of children in the country suffering from disabilities of one or the other kind, the demand for special education teachers is rapidly on the rise. There are a number of special schools that cater to the large number of differently abled kids. Other than special schools there are special classes as well as integrated schools too. The government has been very proactive in providing equal rights and equal opportunities to every segment of the population irrespective of their disabilities. As a whole, the special education sector thus provides for very good opportunities to establish oneself.

Eligibility and course duration

Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, humanities or the engineering field with at least 50% marks. Admissions are based on entrance tests and interview.

Duration of the B.Ed program is 2 years.

B.Ed Special Education (Mental Retardation) - Colleges & Admission Notifications

Find the list of colleges offering B.Ed Special Education (Mental Retardation) course. Check out individual college websites to know more about the admission for 2025 - 2026 academic year. You may download the application form and course details from the official college website.

College Name
Sweekar Rehabilitation Institute For Handicapped, Andhra Pradesh

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More about the course

The B.Ed special education program for mental retardation aims to produce special educators who will be able to educate students suffering from mental retardation. The program trains them on the special skills required to teach students with learning deficiencies or those who are slow learners. The program also focuses on providing administrative and organization skills, so as one may work as a principal, vice-principal or other senior levels at special schools. The course covers subjects related to human growth and development, introduction to disabilities of various kinds such as sensory, locomotive, multiple and neuro. Then there are topics on need identification, assessment and the education scenario in contemporary India. Assignments and projects are part of the curriculum.

Job opportunities as a special educator

Special educators mostly work in special schools and in regular schools too, with provision for special classes. They also work in rehabilitation centres meant for the mentally retarded. There are government jobs as well as with NGOs and social organizations working on this front. They also work on a private basis with children who are slow learners or less receptive to normal school education. With experience, special educators have their own consultancies and provide their services on a need basis to special care schools, hospitals and rehabilitation centres. You may further your skills and knowledge in this field by undergoing a masters or an M.Ed program in special education.

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