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Lehramt Sonderpädagogik (Teacher Training for Special Needs Education (overview)), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher training for special-needs teachers working at special schools or inclusive mainstream schools with children and young people with one or more support needs.

Faculty: Erziehungswissenschaftliche Fakultät  |  Department: Institut für Förderpädagogik  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Knowledge, skills and abilities of special-needs education as the basis for the educational mission of the teaching post.

Career pathways

The Staatsexamen qualifies for entry to the preparatory service (Referendariat) for special-needs teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). A phoniatric certificate (voice and speech aptitude) is mandatory for enrolment. A placement or practical experience requirement applies (see the programme page). Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). A separate NC per special-needs focus must also be met. Application period: 02.05. – 15.07.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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