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Teaching Qualification in Special Education University of Erfurt

Degree
Master of Education Förderpädagogik
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Erfurt

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Special Pedagogy, Inclusive Pedagogy (Teaching Degree)

Target group

Primarily graduates with a Bachelor's degree awarded by the University Erfurt as well as graduates with a Bachelor's degree from other institutions of higher education with a subject combination relevant to the teaching qualification in special education

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

- A relevant degree with a grade of 2.5 or higher and a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters; evidence must be provided that the applicant has studied Special Education (Therapeutic Education) with 2 subject areas relating to Special Education (Teaching People with Cognitive Impairments, Teaching People with Learning Difficulties, Teaching People with Emotional and Social Behavioural Disorders)
- Proof of basic subject knowledge for a primary school subject: German and Mathematics as well as another general educational school subject (main subject): German, English or Mathematics.
- Proof of school placement comprising a total of 6 credit points: A prepared school placement or a career-oriented school placement (in each case related to special education) as well as one interdisciplinary education foundation module incl. placement

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 06.02.2027
  • Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 10.07.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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