Study programme code

HREPM

Head of the Study Programme

Tiiu Tammemäe

MER study programme code

0000000003

version code

HREPM/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

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Teacher training without subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in special education. show more...

Estonian language skills at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. English language skills at least at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Entrance exam.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister (eripedagoogika)

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate of the Master's degree program in Special Education is a creative specialist who plans, show more...
implements, and analyzes their professional activities based on evidence, develops competencies corresponding to the professional competencies of a special education teacher, and is prepared to continue their studies, including doctoral studies.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- critically and evidence-based analyzes trends in the field of special education, show more...
applies appropriate methods to solve complex special education and cross-disciplinary problems, and argues responsibly about the effects of the proposed solutions;
- critically evaluates the learning process and creatively designs a psychosocial learning environment that supports learning and the learner's development, taking into account the individual characteristics of the learner;
- creatively applies appropriate special education evidence-based assessment and teaching methods and materials in working with learners with special needs, taking into account the learner's age, mental capacity, communication status, will and emotional life, readiness for contact, etc.;
- leads teamwork, supporting the learner and his/her close network in accordance with ethical and professional principles, uses self-expression based on the target group and professional terminology in communicating with learners, families and specialists, contributing to collaborative problem solving and the formation of common goals;
- plans, initiates and carries out learning, development and counselling activities, based on the individual characteristics, development potential and close network of the learner in need of support, and operating flexibly in a changing environment;
- systematically reflects and analyses their professional activities, acting as a self-directed, responsible and ethical special education teacher and managing their professional development.

Graduation requirements

To complete the curriculum, the student must complete the curriculum to the specified extent, including completing all mandatory subjects and defending the master's thesis. show more...

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.