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

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

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Course of study name: Master of Education Programme (Special Needs Education) Textile Design (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 you for a future professional career as a special education teacher with a focus on Textile Design. It builds on a dual-subject Bachelor's degree with the main subject Special Education, and a minor subject in Material Culture: Textiles (or similar subjects), and corresponding specialisation modules.

It aims at deepening both didactic and practical competencies related to textiles, as well as cultural studies expertise —particularly with regard to ableism and inclusion.

The programme addresses fundamental and advanced cultural studies concepts, qualitative empirical methods, and artistic skills in the field of textiles, clothing, and fashion.

It also deals with issues of teaching methodology and curriculum, as well as current topics such as inclusion, gender, or migration.

Since this is a Master of Education programme, the focus is on learning and applying current research methods which are directly relevant to schools, deepening textile and media practice skills as well as teaching-oriented competencies: During the subject-specific diagnostic internship, you will become familiar with school culture and prepare your own teaching units.

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

During the master's degree programme you will learn how to conduct independent research with professional supervision. The modules 'Schul- und Unterrichtsforschung und ihre Forschungsmethoden' and practical teaching modules are an important part of this. In the practical phase, you will be supported by a strong network of experienced mentors from the schools.

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
  • Academic Examinations Office
  • Contact form for students
Fragen zum Studiengang/-fach
  • Mühr, Patricia
  • Student representatives of Material Culture: Textiles
  • Student representatives of Teaching Degree Programme
Questions about studying
  • Beckmann, Antje
  • Griese, Nicole

Documents: Regulations, forms, information

Forms
  • Anzeige einer Prüfungsunfähigkeit pdf
  • Anmeldung der Abschlussarbeit pdf
  • Modulbescheinigung Master of Education docx
Documents P-Amt
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  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2022 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2022 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung Erweiterungsfach 2023 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2023 pdf
  • Übergangsbestimmungen Erweiterungsfach pdf
Practical trainings Weiterführende Informationen I-Amt
  • Studienverlaufsplan Textiles Gestalten (M.Ed. SoPäd) pdf
  • Zugangsordnung Sonderpädagogik M.Ed. pdf
Examinations and examiners Anerkennung
  • Blankoformular Master pdf