Study programme code

HREPB

Head of the Study Programme

Ene Varik-Maasik

MER study programme code

0

version code

HREPB/27

School / college

HR - School of Educational Sciences

Study programme title in Est.

Eripedagoogika

study programme title in Engl.

Special Education

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Teacher training without subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Upper secondary school leaving certificate, vocational secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent qualification. Entrance exam. show more...

In the Estonian-language curriculum, the student's Estonian language skills are at least at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate of the Bachelor's degree in Special Education is a special education expert with research-based knowledge and practical skills, show more...
who takes into account the diversity and individual needs of learners and is ready to continue their studies in a master's degree program.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has systematic knowledge of the nature of learning, development and special needs, show more...
and of the theoretical starting points and development trends of special education, understanding the connections of the field in the context of education, social sciences and a sustainable society, and acting in a way that supports the sustainability of the environment and society;
- knows and uses professional terminology, expresses his/her views fluently orally and in writing;
- notices the need for support of learners, analyses special educational problems, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills and valuing innovation and entrepreneurship;
- plans and implements interventions, taking into account the diversity of learners, special needs and development potential and designing a safe and inclusive learning environment, coping with stressful situations and factors affecting physical and mental health;
- cooperates with different target groups, taking into account different
cultural environments and adapting his/her communication style to suit the target group;
- uses digital tools and technological solutions, including artificial intelligence, as intended, and applies their knowledge and skills safely and critically;
- conducts collaborative research related to problems in the field to find innovative solutions, applying purposeful research methods and principles of research ethics;
- manages their own learning and professional development, values ​​lifelong learning, and is ready to continue their studies in the Master's degree program in special education.

Graduation requirements

To complete the curriculum, the student must complete the curriculum to the specified extent, show more...
including all mandatory subjects and the bachelor's exam. A student who has not graduated from a school where the language of instruction is Estonian or has partially graduated from a school where the language of instruction is Estonian must acquire Estonian language skills at level C1.