Research Methods in Special Needs Education

Education facts

Code: LPAS10

In relation to the applicability of different methods in the field of special needs education, the course covers the following: - research and the research process - formulating a research problem - quantitative and qualitative methods for collecting data or constructing other types of empirical material, and methods for processing and analysing data tested in practice, - sound scientific practice and research ethical guidelines - different approaches and principles for assessing the knowledge claims of scientific studies, including their validity - scientific theories and methodological approaches in the field of special needs education - planning a research study in preparation for the degree project

Entry requirements

Special Needs Education: Research and Practice, 15 ECTS credits, Special Education in Practice, 15 ECTS credits, and Teaching and Learning in School for Pupils with Intellectual Disability Part I, 15 ECTS credits, or equivalent

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Research Methods in Special Needs Education

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %