Special Education is a teaching discipline that focuses on supporting the academic, social, and vocational development of children who have some kind of disability. These disabilities include learning disabilities like dyslexia, communication disorders, emotional and behavioural disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), physical and developmental disabilities like autism, or any other kind of disabilities. Owing to these disabilities the needs of such students cannot be met in a traditional classroom setting.

Students undertaking a degree program in Special Education are taught how to educate and develop the learning of the specially-able students that require special attention and support. The study program covers the skills and knowledge necessary to work with special needs students both inside and outside the classroom setting. Students gain an insight into the physical and mental disabilities and how it affects the development and learning of an individual. This academic program involves appropriate content, teaching methods, and delivery instructions to meet the needs of each child. A student must possess qualities such as patience, acceptance, and understanding in order to succeed in a special education job. Special Education graduates are trained for a career in teaching and supporting