Study programme code

KAEPB.HR

Study programme administrator

Ene Varik-Maasik

MER study programme code

1542

version code

KAEPB/12.HR

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

Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education. show more...
For admission a student must pass an exam. For commencing studies on a study programme where the language of instruction is Estonian the minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

- Establish conditions to acquire broad science based education in the field of special education; show more...

- Establish conditions for the development of an ethical and co-operative specialist in the field of special education;
- Establish conditions for continuing studies in the special-educator counsellor master’s degree program.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has basic knowledge in educational sciences, systematic knowledge show more...
in special education and recognises and understands interdisciplinary links in the context of social and educational sciences
- has tolerant and ethic attitudes towards the creation of equal opportunities and the value of individual differences in the framework of inclusive education and teamwork
- knows how to put theoretical knowledge into practical work with children and adults with special needs and how to adapt the learning environment according to pupil’s needs
- is able to find and critically assess information, to orientate in specific questions and problems of the specialty and to participate in professional discussions
- is able to reflect his/her activities, is prepared for professional development and life-long learning

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Bachelor’s thesis. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.
2017/2018 academic year, in order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, which includes passing all compulsory courses and passing the Bachelor´s examination