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Department of Psychology and Special Education (DPSE)

Through instruction, research, mentorship, and community involvement, our students develop critical skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to the general society.  You are welcome to join and enjoy a broad range of knowledge and skills from the department.

Mission Statement
The Department of Psychology and Special Education (DPSE) mission is to foster excellence in education through enhancing early learning and inclusive education practices in schools and the general society. We conduct and disseminate innovative, rigorous research, and translate knowledge into evidence-based practices in collaboration with community partner.

The Department of Educational, Psychology and Special Education (DPSE) takes this opportunity to welcome you to the Faculty of Education and specifically in the department. DPSE is one of the four departments in the Faculty of education. It has academic staff with broad range of experiences to facilitate learning.
The department offers courses in areas related to psychology, guidance and counseling, educational research, special needs education, inclusive education, disability studies, and early childhood education.

Psychology and Special Education are two of major fields of study in education. Psychology and Special Education are diverse fields of study that researchers, educators and scholars are interested with. The two fields are practical and research oriented that provide student teachers with knowledge on how learning takes place, and how learning is related to human behavior. The knowledge provided focuses on preparing effective teachers.
 Generally, programs in the Department of Psychology and Special Education prepare students to become individuals who embrace inclusive society, researchers and professional partners, and the knowledge-users.

Head of Department

Name: Mr. Innocent Messo
Email: innocent.messo@out.ac.tz
Mobile: +225 784 490 389

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