The Undergraduate Program in Special Education Teaching is built upon a strong academic foundation shaped by an inclusive, scientific educational philosophy that places human dignity at its core. The primary aim of the program is to educate qualified special education teachers who perceive individual differences among learners with special educational needs not as deficiencies but as sources of educational richness; who not only possess knowledge of individualized instructional approaches but are also able to implement them effectively and develop innovative practices.

For prospective students, Special Education Teaching represents not merely a profession, but a lifelong journey that entails ethical responsibility, social sensitivity, and continuous professional development. Within a robust instructional process that integrates theoretical knowledge with practice, our current students and teacher candidates are educated as individuals who are inquisitive, reflective, critical thinkers, and open to collaboration.

Our academic activities are conducted with an approach that closely follows national and international developments, values interdisciplinary collaboration, and aims to contribute scientifically to the field of special education. In this context, we regard the development of collaborative work with distinguished scholars at both national and international levels as an essential academic responsibility.

For families, the program is grounded in the principle of educating reliable and highly qualified teachers who believe in the potential of every child and support their academic, social, and emotional development through a holistic perspective, while also laying the foundations for future scholars in the field.

As the Undergraduate Program in Special Education Teaching, we remain committed to assuming responsibility with a humanistic, academic, ethical, and universal perspective in pursuit of a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society. Our program is pleased to walk alongside all those engaged in education and learning—particularly within the field of special education—and we warmly invite you to join us on this journey.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet KURNAZ

Special Education Teaching

Head of Department