Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Special Needs Education

The SEGi University & Colleges Bachelor of Education (Hons) with a major in Special Needs Education is a dynamic three-year programme tailored for those passionate about making a difference through inclusive education. You’ll build a strong foundation in educational philosophy, psychology, curriculum design, diversity, and classroom management, alongside specialist modules like early intervention, sign language, positive behaviour support, and community-based rehabilitation.

Learning goes beyond the classroom: you’ll complete multiple practicums throughout your studies—teaching in real educational settings, adapting strategies to meet individual needs, and applying inclusive practices that support learners with diverse abilities.

Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and the Ministry of Higher Education, this bio equips you with professional confidence, ethical practice, and leadership abilities—empowering you to become a competent educator ready to support students with special educational needs in schools, specialised centres, or community settings.

Graduates can expect rewarding roles such as Special Education Teacher, Inclusive Education Coordinator, or Learning Support Specialist, making a real impact in inclusive classrooms both locally and internationally.

Programme Modules

Year 1

• Academic English

• Introduction to Education: Educational Philosophy, History and Policies

• Communication and Thinking skills

• Sociology and Development of Children and Adolescents

• Introduction to Curriculum and Pedagogy

• Technology in Education

• Pedagogy and Diversity

• Educational Psychology

• Assessment and Evaluation in Education

Year 2

• Ethics and professionalism in Teaching

• Personal Development And Communication Skills/ Elementary Mandarin or Advanced Mandarin

• Planning and Organising Supportive Learning Environments

• Practicum 1

• Classroom and Behaviour Management

Year 3

• Management and Leadership in Education

• Introduction to Research in Education

• Co-curriculum Management

• Practicum 2

• Practicum 3

• Research Project: Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education

MPU

• Philosophy and Current Issues (Local & International)

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization (Local) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International)

• Principles of Entrepreneurship / Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for local students without credit for BM in SPM) / Effective Learning

• Sustainable Development

Specialisation (Electives)

Special Needs Education

• Introduction to Children with Special Needs 

• Language and Communication Disabilities in Children

• Instructional Strategies for Children with Special Needs

• Positive Behaviour Support for Students with Special Needs

• Early Intervention and Support Services for Children with Special Needs

• Management of Special Education

• Inclusion for Students with Special Needs 

• Sign Language in Communication

• Community-based Rehabilitation

• Assessment and Evaluation in Special and Inclusive Education

Career Opportunities

The programme prepares you to take on leadership and management positions in a range of settings and services. These include early years settings, children’s centres, health and social care, community settings and childminding networks.