Department Of Special Education

I am Çiğdem Özgen Bulutoğlu, a senior student at Pamukkale University, Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education. Special Education is an academic discipline in which teachers are trained to contribute to the independent living of individuals with special needs. In addition to courses such as Applied Behavior Analysis, Error-Free Teaching Methods, Concept Teaching, Turkish and Mathematics Teaching in Private Education, we also take pedagogical courses such as Classroom Management, Teaching Elements and Methods, Educational Psychology, Educational Sociology. Starting from the second year, we had opportunities such as institutional experience and observation. We do internships in classes determined by our professors for 2 semesters at 4th grade. Department of Special Education gave its graduates for the first time last year and the graduation ceremony took place. We can work in private education institutions affiliated to the Ministry of National Education, in private education classes of the ministry, and in rehabilitation centers. In addition, we can pursue an academic career with master's and PhD programs. I chose this department because I love children very much, because there are many job opportunities, and to contribute to the lives of individuals with special needs. I chose Pamukkale University because of the many social activities and its young and dynamic academic staff. The facilities we use most in our department are the social facilities and the library. After graduation, I want to work in private education schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education. I also want to pursue an academic career. I love my university and my department. My advice to students who want to study Special Education is to not be prejudiced, and I believe it brings great happiness to contribute to the lives of individuals with special needs. I wish good luck to candidates who will take the university exam. If you want to study in the peaceful environment of the large and green campus located on the slopes of the mountain, we are waiting for you at Pamukkale University.