Established in 1991, the department aims to train devoted, knowledgeable, and professional special education teachers. The special subjects offered by this department cultivate teachers adept at teaching children with mental disabilities. Training in the teaching of mentally retarded children is compulsory; and the students may, according to their interest, take elective courses in the teaching of either children with learning disabilities or the emotionally disturbed. If the students are willing and capable, they may take courses in other fields. The graduates are qualified to teach special students and ordinary students at the primary school level. This department also provides consultation for other kinds of special education for primary school teachers and the general public. It will continue to augment its facilities, courses and teaching methods for special education, emphasize on the study of laws and regulations governing special education and advise on relevant planning.