Education for Special Needs 2, 1-semester Programme

Study programme code SPPED2-30

ECTS credits 30

Admission requirements Qualified teachers (pre-school, general, subject-specific teachers as well as teachers with a minimum of one year's practical-pedagogical education) + completed Special Education 1, one-semester programme

General description and profile of the programme Focus will be on children and young people with interaction problems, how to conduct professional work in special education / didactic work in order to improve the quality of life and living conditions with a special emphasis on systematic-theoretical perspectives.

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 After having completed the programme, students should - be knowledgeable about interaction skills - be able to show independence and co-operation in order to cope with life situations and living conditions - be knowledgeable about initiating efforts and rehabilitation with special emphasis on utilising networks

Teaching methods Lectures, seminars, group work, assignments and individual study.

Assessment methods Individual written and individual oral examinations and a group assignment

Student exchange Students may spend a semester at a university with which the University of Agder has a collaborative agreement.

Requirements for continuing in the study programme Completion of the programme qualifies applicants for admission to the Master´s Degree Programme in Education.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies Graduates may enter a profession working with children, adolescents or adults in pre-school, school and other settings where special educational needs are found. Successful completion of the programme qualifies applicants for admission to the more advanced programme Special Education 2 .

Contact person Bjørg Rustad (38141255 )