Bachelor's Programme in Special Needs Education

Study programme code BACSPPED

ECTS credits 180

Admission requirements Higher Education Entrance Qualification

General description and profile of the programme The programme prepares students to work with children, adolescents or adults who have special educational needs and require special support, in a variety of learning arenas (including schools, employment centres and hospitals)

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes The programme qualifies students for displaying understanding of inclusion as ideology and as it relates to the individual. Students will be able to recognize various learning disabilities and educational needs as well as organize instruction based on students' various qualifications and needs. They will also learn how to implement educational and rehabilitative initiatives.

Teaching methods Lectures, seminars, groupworks and written assignments. The teaching is based on research. Some of the lectures may have a mandatory attendance requirement.

Student exchange Students may spend the 4th or 5th semester at a university with which Agder University has a collaborative agreement.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies Completion of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Special Education is the admission requirement for being admitted to a Master's Degree Programme in Education/Special Education. Possible vocational areas for graduates include sheltered workshops and the Norwegian Employment Service.

Qualification awarded Completion of the programme awards a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education.

Contact person Bjørg Rustad (38141255 )