Information on course of study: Master of Education Programme (Special Needs Education) Chemistry (Master of Education)

Information on course of study: Master of Education Programme (Special Needs Education) Chemistry (Master of Education)

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Course of study name: Master of Education Programme (Special Needs Education) Chemistry (Master of Education)
Duration: 4 Semester
Academic degree: Master of Education
Language: German
Type of admission: Application/enrolment possible in the winter semester

Description

With the four-semester Master of Education (Special Needs Education), you will continue your education to become a teacher - building on the dual-subject bachelor's degree programme. In the school-type based Master of Education programme, you will acquire extensive knowledge and experience in both educational science and school practice. You will broaden your curricular knowledge in the teaching subjects chosen.

Orientation and goals

This master's degree programme prepares students for a teaching position in schools for special educational needs.
Within this degree programme, you will focus on current research methods in education with specific links to school practice and advance your practical skills: During the subject and educational diagnostics components of your practical course, you will experience school practice and prepare your own lessons.

Course structure and content

The standard period of study for the Master of Education (Special Needs Education) is four semesters.

The master's program, which consists of 120 credit points, is divided into the following studies:

  • special needs education (42 credit points)
  • a teaching subject in accordance with the Regulations on Master's Degrees for Teachers in Lower Saxony (MasterVO-Lehr) in the current version (30 credit points)
  • educational sciences (12 credit points)
  • practical phase (12 credit points)
  • Master's thesis module (24 credit points)

Teaching and learning

  • Strength in education: Over 40% of students at the University of Oldenburg are studying for a teaching degree
  • Strength in research: Final papers can be integrated into research projects; special doctoral programme in teaching and learning research
  • Strength in supervision: Intensive supervision through a network of experienced mentors in the practical phase

Reasons for studying

  • Strength in education: Over 40% of students at the University of Oldenburg are studying for a teaching degree
  • Strength in research: Final papers can be integrated into research projects; special doctoral programme in teaching and learning research
  • Strength in supervision: Intensive supervision through a network of experienced mentors in the practical phase

Language skills

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency
  • DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2)
  • TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements

Admission requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or a similar qualification in the subjects for which admission to the master's degree programme is applied for
  • Combination of subjects according to the current  Regulations for Master’s Degrees for teachers in Lower Saxony (Nds. MasterVO-Lehr)
  • In both subjects a total of at least 90 credit points in modules related to the teaching profession, of which at least 24 credit points per subject, of which at least 5 credit points in subject-specific didactics/teaching methodology
  • for a subject combination with geography, at least 30 credit points in each subject, of which at least 6 credit points in the didactics component and at least 24 credit points in the scientific component.
  • A minimum of 18 credits in teaching-related educational sciences
  • Successfully completed special education internship in social welfare (orientation internship) as well as a successfully completed special education school internship (internship in a school environment).

Note for external applicants (Bachelor's degree from a university other than the University of Oldenburg):

  • at least 180 credits according to the grade certificate at the time of application
  • with less than 180 credits, the sum of Bachelor's credits still missing and requirements determined may not exceed 30 credits

Careers and areas of work

The Master of Education (Special needs education) degree programme prepares students for a teaching position. It is a prerequisite for teacher training (Referendariat) and for qualifying as a teacher in schools for pupils with special needs.
Graduates can also work in private and religious schools, in private tutoring institutes or in schools in other countries. Completing the degree also qualifies students for PhD research.

Your contact persons

Prüfungen
  • Hillenbrand, Clemens
  • Examinations Office (FK5-FK6)
  • Contact form for students
Fragen zum Studiengang/-fach
  • Student representatives of Chemistry
  • Student representatives of Teaching Degree Programme
  • Peetz, Michael
Questions about studying
  • Matthé, Sabine

Documents: Regulations, forms, information

Forms
  • Anzeige einer Prüfungsunfähigkeit pdf
  • Anmeldung der Abschlussarbeit pdf
  • Modulbescheinigung Master of Education docx
P-Amt
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2018 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung Erweiterungsfach 2018 pdf
  • Übergangsbestimmungen pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2008 pdf
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  • Prüfungsordnung Erweiterungsfach 2019 pdf
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Practical trainings Examinations and examiners I-Amt
  • Studienverlaufsplan Chemie (M.Ed. SoPäd) pdf
  • Zugangsordnung Sonderpädagogik M.Ed. pdf
Documents Anerkennung
  • Blankoformular Master pdf
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