Do you know that Kaduna Polytechnic runs diploma programs and National Certificate Education (NCE) for special people in the Department of Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation on the following courses:
– ND & HND Psycho Social Rehabilitation
– NCE Special Needs Education
These courses are for physically fit people and those with impaired hearing, blind eyes and those with mental disorder. After these courses the graduates of these courses can get employment in the following places particularly in Nigeria and globally:
– Special Education Teacher: Work as teachers for people with special needs.
– Inclusion Specialist: Work with companies, schools and organizations to help interact with people with special needs
– Speech and Language Therapist: You can work as a consultant of speech, language, and treat people with communication disorder.
– Occupational Therapist: Can work in schools or private practice to assist children in developing daily living skills.
– Educational Psychologist: You can work as an expert assessing learners’ behaviors and development.
– Special Needs Assistant (SNA): Support students with disabilities.
– Behavioral Analyst: Can work to assess and develop plans to modify challenging behaviors.
– Special Education Advocate or Consultant: Guiding families through the special education process, ensuring children receive appropriate services.
Work Settings
– Schools: Mainstream and special schools, both public and private.
– Government Agencies: Involvement in policy-making and support services.
– NGOs and Charity Organizations: Working with groups like Save the Children.
– Private Practice: Opportunities for therapy and consultancy services.
– Universities and Research Institutions: For those interested in academia and research.
Kaduna Polytechnic, Information and Protocol Unit
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