Masters Degree Study Departments
Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities
The Department of Learning Disabilities at the University of Haifa is unique in its field, a leader in Israel and around the world. The Master’s degree studies include extensive clinical and research training. Department graduates work towards advancing children and adults who have difficulty with academic learning in reading, writing and arithmetic.
The Department of Learning Disabilities at the University of Haifa is the only one in Israel to provide training for research-based intervention, a developing and dynamic field that enables much and varied employment connected with learning and learning difficulties.
Program Advantages:
A unique program that combines psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and education.
Faculty members who are leaders in the field.
A study program concentrated into two-and-a-half days a week.
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree, with a grade point average of 85
Department requirements specified on the department’s website
Master’s degree studies in a research track and a non-research track.
Learning Disabilities in the Arabic Language
Learning Difficulties and Disabilities in Arithmetic and Mathematics (in conjunction with the Department of Mathematics Education)
The Brain and Learning
Employment options after graduation:
Contributing significantly to students with difficulties.
Working in centers for diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.
Working in the education system as a Learning Performance Specialist (Specialist in diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities).
Working in support centers for students with learning disabilities at academic institutions.
