This program is designed to equip education professionals with requisite knowledge, competencies, values and skills to meet the unique learning needs of special children. The program aims to:

prepare teachers for work with special children in the classroom, home, hospital and other related settings;
enable students to investigate historical, current and projected issues central to special education;
enable students to undertake research that will improve the practice of providing education for special children; and
form competent and professionally trained special education teachers.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of Master of Arts in Education, major in Special Education (Non-Thesis) are expected to possess the following Lasallian attributes, namely:

ELGA 1: Creative and Critical Thinker

Develop deep understanding and appreciation of the nature and characteristics of the different categories of learner exceptionalities; and further variations across and within said categories. Each would present very particular learning needs given particular socio-economic realities.
Acquire knowledge of the teaching and learning process in special education; and critical and creative thinking skills in the study of different curricular models that can be employed to address the varied and changing educational needs of exceptional learners.
Learn various ways and means of accommodation and modification in instructional methods, materials, and assessment to create the least restrictive environment for all.
Mastery, appreciation, and use of non-formal assessment methods and tools in designing individualized education programs, and evaluating the learning outcomes of exceptional learners in the classroom.
ELGA 2: Effective Communicator

Develop the capacity to communicate effectively during discussions and in the presentation of systematic inquiry, and research.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with families, learning institutions, service providers, and community agencies in culturally responsive ways.
ELGA 3: Reflective Life-long Learner

Appreciation of world and local history of special education, and the need to keep abreast of current developments, issues and trends in the field, in the continuous analysis of the ever-changing educational needs of exceptional learners.
Critically reflect on one’s roles and responsibilities as an educator of learners with exceptional needs; keeping in mind one’s privileged position to be a catalyst for change.
Acquire deep understanding and develop appreciation of the diversity and interdependence of all human beings, acknowledging one’s capacity to raise awareness on the nature and characteristics of persons with disabilities, in pursuit of complementary, harmonious and peaceful co-existence with the rest of society.
Understand the need to continuously learn from other professionals through collaborative and consultative processes, such as collegiality, professional networking, and research.
ELGA 4: Service-driven Citizen

Instill a sense of responsibility toward unfortunate and marginalized sectors of society by engaging in volunteer work in special schools/centers for persons with, or at risk of having, disabling conditions.
Exhibit values consistent with the mission–vision of De La Salle University.
ELGA5: Innovator and Constant Seeker of Improvement

Develop creative outputs anchored on evidence-based knowledge that are responsive and relevant to promoting the optimal quality of life and academic engagements of learners with disabilities and other stakeholders