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Lehramt fuer sonderpädagogische Förderung (Special-Needs Teaching, follow-on Master) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Two-semester follow-on Master that, with only two additional semesters, gives a second, fully qualifying Master degree alongside the Master for primary schools or lower secondary/comprehensive schools. Special-needs focuses studied are "emotional and social development" and "learning"; aims at intensive preparation for pupils with behavioural difficulties and learning impairments in inclusive groups and special schools.

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year) follow-on Master (4-semester Master stated on page)  |  Study mode: full-time; teacher education (Lehramt); German-taught, possibly English as a foreign-language teaching subject  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The curriculum combines general/school-pedagogical and special-needs perspectives on inclusion.

Career pathways

Teacher employment market opportunities in inclusive teaching and special schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Builds on a 10-semester degree in teaching at primary schools or lower secondary/comprehensive schools with integrated special-needs education (6 semesters Bachelor + 4 semesters Master). Master teacher-training programmes are admission-free; internal applicants use a transfer procedure, external applicants an application procedure.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year) follow-on Master (4-semester Master stated on page)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-siegen.de/einschreibung

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