ECTS 2009-10

Bachelor's Programme in Special Needs Education

Graduate programme - 180 ECTS credits - 3 years - Kristiansand

BACSPPED

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)

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 )

Responsible faculty Faculty of Humanities and Education

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2009-10