Special needs education - your path to an inclusive and supportive society
What is Special Needs Education / Inclusive Studies?
Special needs education is concerned with the inclusion of people with disabilities, developmental risks or disadvantages as an integral part of society. The aim is to provide help and support in coping with everyday life and improving abilities.
Fields of work
With a degree in Special needs education, you can work in many exciting areas, e.g. in early intervention, educational support, child and adolescent psychiatric centres, schools, residential facilities or workshops for people with disabilities. You also have the opportunity to set up your own Special needs education practice.
At a glance
Study programme
Info
Short description:
HP
Academic degree:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard period of study / scope of services:
7 semesters / 210 ECTS credits
Teaching language:
German
Study format:
Full-time
Study start:
Winter term
Pre-internship:
Required (at least twelve-week pre-study internship or successful training in an educational, social or healthcare profession)
Application period:
online from 1 April
Admission restriction:
no
Admission requirements:
General higher education entrance qualification, subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or an equivalent recognised qualification. Successful training in an educational, social or healthcare profession or a pre-study internship of at least twelve weeks in a social, nursing or educational field of work is also required.
Tuition fees:
none
Imagine if you could actively shape the future of inclusion and support for people with disabilities, developmental disabilities or disadvantages. Your contribution would not only make their everyday lives easier, but also improve their abilities and integrate them as an integral part of our society. If this is your goal, then the Special needs education / Inclusive Studies degree programme is just right for you.
With us, you will receive comprehensive training in the various aspects of Special needs education. You will learn how to help people in different life situations and promote their abilities. Practical exercises, interdisciplinary collaboration and a wide range of content will prepare you for the demanding tasks of a Special needs educator. Two practical semesters and numerous collaborations with specialist associations and institutions ensure that you can apply your knowledge directly and gain valuable practical experience. We also offer you personalised support and a participative study atmosphere in which you can actively help shape your studies.
Information about the degree programme
The degree programme comprises a combination of compulsory and elective modules. Topics such as inclusive pedagogy, developmental psychology, social pedagogy, law and management of social institutions form the basis of the programme. By combining theory and practice, as well as two practical phases, you will be optimally prepared for your future career.
The degree programme is aimed at anyone who wants to support people with disabilities and disadvantages and work towards an inclusive society. Ideal for committed individuals who are looking for a practical and future-orientated education.
With a degree in Special Needs Education / Inclusive Studies, there are numerous exciting and varied career paths open to you. Here are some of the possible career paths you can take:
Early support: In early intervention, you support children with developmental delays or disabilities and help them to develop their abilities and create a good basis for their further development.
Educational support: As a remedial teacher in educational support, you will work with children and young people who need special support. You will help them to overcome personal and social challenges and promote their integration into society.
Child and adolescent psychiatric centres: In child and adolescent psychiatric units, you will support young people with mental illnesses or behavioural disorders and work closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive help.
Schools: You can work as a Special needs education specialist in schools and support pupils with special needs. You will promote their academic and social integration and work together with teachers and parents.
Residential facilities and workshops for people with disabilities: In residential facilities and workshops, you will work with adults with disabilities and help them to lead as self-determined a life as possible and develop their vocational skills.
Self-employment: After completing your studies, you will also have the opportunity to set up your own Special needs education practice. Here you can offer individual support programmes and therapies and set your own priorities.
Management and coordination tasks: Your degree will also qualify you for management positions in social institutions. You can take on management and coordination tasks and ensure the quality of educational work.
The Special needs education / Inclusive Studies degree programme at HSN not only offers you a sound and practical education, but also a wide range of career prospects that will enable you to make a valuable contribution to society and pursue a fulfilling career.
Applicants must upload a simple copy of their university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur certificate) in PDF format after registering in the applicant portal. Proof of successful training or a pre-study internship is also required.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), state-recognised and accredited. The degree programme entitles students to state recognition in accordance with the Thuringian Social Professions Recognition Act.
Special Needs Education Student Council
Special Needs Education Student Council (FSR): Fachschaftsrat - we are a group of students from different semesters of Special needs education as a contact for all student concerns. We are open to your wishes, problems and ideas and mediate between lecturers and students if necessary.
Contact
Student Representative Council for Special Needs Education/Inclusive Studies
Why you should study Special Education / Inclusive Studies at HSN:
Diverse and practical training: Through numerous co-operations with institutions and associations, you will gain practical insights and can apply what you have learnt directly.
Personalised support: Small seminar groups and a mentoring/tutoring centre ensure that you feel that you are in good hands and can get help quickly if you have any questions.
Participatory attitude: With us, you can play an active role in shaping your degree programme and have a say in what is taught.
Modern and flexible study conditions: Our university offers you modern facilities and flexible study models that adapt to your needs.
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Simply upload all your application documents in PDF format to the relevant fields in the online portal. And if you still need to submit something, that is No problem! You can easily send missing documents by e-mail to our Study Service Centre: Simply contact us at .
We know that student budgets are often tight. That's why we want to reassure you right away: At our university there are No tuition fees!
To support you in financing your studies, we provide you with the following information at BAföG helpful tips on how to apply and ensure that your application is complete. You will also find important contacts there. We want to support and encourage particularly talented and motivated students.
Under Scholarships you will find information on various scholarship programmes. There are also other funding options, such as the 'StudiumThüringenPlus' study start-up grant, parental funding, child benefit and the opportunity to earn your own money through a student job.
Unlike at a university, you will receive more support in your learning process at our university. We provide learning objective control questions, enable you to deepen your knowledge through exercises and also facilitate a great deal of interaction in lectures and seminars. These are big differences to courses with >300 students.
Do you have general questions about studying or need help with your application?
Credit points are earned for successfully completed coursework and examinations in accordance with the "European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System" (ECTS).
The ECTS points reflect the average learning effort. One ECTS point corresponds to 30 hours of study.
Based on the ECTS points, the study and examination achievements are internationally comparable.
Study Service Centre
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