
BACHELOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: AUTISM (B.Ed. in Autism)
Children are the most vulnerable around the world. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 160 children is the victim of Autism Spectrum Disorder. They are in dire need of specialised care and treatment by professionals. However, such facilities are not yet fully developed and innovated in India because of the shortage of professionals in this field. Considering this gap of ASD experts and researchers, the Institute of Health Science is introducing a high-scope bachelor programme to work for the betterment of the ASD affected community. It will fill the societal gap of ASD experts.
ELIGIBILTY
For the eligibility of the Autism course, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of 50% in any graduate
- 12th passed from a recognised board or university.
- For the SC/ST/PWD/OBC, a 5% relaxation is available.
- A strong desire to selflessly serve the autistic population
SCOPE
After completing this course, you can work as any of the following:
- SSA's Resource Person
- P.R.T./T.G.T/P.G.T. in a Public School
- Special Educator in Government, Private, and Non-Governmental Organizations
CURRICULUM
Bachelor in Special Education for Autism is a two years graduate degree course. It consists of different subjects that give you a deeper understanding of autistic people. You will gain a thorough knowledge of the etiology of ASD. The core subjects covered under the B.Ed in special education are sensory disabilites, human growth and development, etc. These are backed by classroom lectures, events, conferences, seminars, journals, and more. Practical sessions are also conducted to give a broad idea of autism therapy. The course is regularly updated by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
1ST SEMESTER
- Human Growth & Development
- Contemporary India and Education
- Introduction to Sensory Disabilities (VI, HI, Deaf-blind)
- Introduction to Neuro Developmental Disabilities (LD, ID/ MR, ASD)
- Introduction to Locomotor& Multiple Disabilities (Deaf-Blind, CP, MD)
- Identification And Assessment of Needs
- Practical: Cross Disability and Inclusion
2ND SEMESTER
- Learning, Teaching and Assessment
- Pedagogy of School Subjects(Science/Mathematics/Social Sciences)
- Pedagogy of School Subjects (Odia/Hindi/English)
- Inclusive Education
- Curriculum Designing, Adaptation and Evaluation
- Practical: Disability specialization
3rd SEMESTER
- Teaching Approaches And Strategies
- Assistive Intervention And Technology
- Adulthood and Family Issues
- Reading and Reflecting on Texts (EPC)
- Drama and Art in Education (EPC)
- Practical: Disability Specialization, Main disability
- special school (Classroom Teaching)
4TH SEMESTER
- Skill based Optional Course(Cross Disability and Inclusion) Any One Guidance and
- Counselling/Early Childhood Care & Education/Applied Behavioural
- Analysis/Community Based Rehabilitation/Application of ICT in Classroom/Gender and
- Disability/Braille and Assistive Devices
- Skill based Optional Course(Cross Disability and Inclusion) Any One Orientation &
- Mobility/Communication Options: Oralism/Communication Options: Manual Options
- (Indian Sign Language)/Augmentative and Alternative Communication/Management of
- Learning Disability)/Vocational Rehabilitation & Transition to Job Placement
- Basic Research & Basic Statistic
- Practical: Cross Disability and Inclusion, (Observation, IEP, Classroom Teaching)
FACILITY AVAILABLE Trained faculty
- Trained faculty
- Autism School for training
- Supportive Security Staffs
- Well-equipped classrooms
- Library
- Career counselling
- Guidance for Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by Odisha Govt. and Central Govt.
- Exposure to multimodal approach for rehabilitation of children with ASD
- Field Visits
FEE STRUCTURE
3.10 lakhs for 2 years including hostel and accommodation
1.60 lakhs without hostel & accommodation
Different head of expenses covered for the academic program include following:
- Tuition Fee
- Practice fee
- Clinical fee
- Library fee
- Examination fee
- Development fee
- Hostel & accommodation charges
- Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Internet Facility
* The transportation cost for non-boarder students shall be Rs. 15000/- per annum which may change depending on the market conditions
- Duration 2 Years
- Intake 100
- Hostel Availbale Yes
- Semestar 4