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Lehramt für Sonderpädagogik an Grund- und Förderschulen (1. Staatsprüfung) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme (1. Staatsprüfung) in special-needs education (Lehramt für Sonderpädagogik) at primary and special schools, accompanying children and young people with impairments or disabilities in individual learning, from preventive support to diagnostics, counselling and teaching in special schools or inclusive mainstream schools.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Educational science (48 credit points) covers general educational science and special-needs pedagogy, plus a special-education focus and a teaching subject.

Career pathways

Special-needs teacher in special schools or inclusive mainstream schools; the First State Examination qualifies for the Referendariat.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or an equivalent higher-education entrance qualification. No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). Participation in the CCT self-assessment procedure is required. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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