The general purpose of the master in Special Education (MEd) is twofold. Firstly, to help the student gain deep knowledge in the field of specialty via (a) attending education courses at an advanced level, (b) studying relevant literature, and (c) interacting with faculty members and the rest of the students.
Secondly, the master in Special Education (MEd) aims to develop research skills through (a) attending special quantitative and qualitative research courses, (b) undertaking small-scale research during the various courses, or/and undertaking master’s thesis and practicum (Applied Special Education), (c) participating in research seminars/conferences.