Social Studies and Science as subject in the Bachelor's degree programme in Special Needs Education
(Bachelor of Arts)
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The proof of a special educational internship or equivalent practical work in educational work with people with disadvantages or disabilities is compulsory.
Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.
Short Description
Social Studies and Science is offered as a second subject (or supplementary teaching subject) within the bachelor''s programme Special Needs Education. As first subject Special Needs Education is studied. The first two semesters are reserved for the contents of the first subject. The courses of the second subject will be added by the third semester.
The subject of Social Studies and Science is understood as a general academic orientation subject at the primary stage that involves the exploration of phenomena in natural science and social issues. As a result, it encourages students to think in perspectives, rather than according to disciplines. The aim is to compare and contrast children’s experiences and scientific truths. The Social Studies and Science and Inclusive Education Section focuses children’s individual impressions on phenomena and issues from their immediate surroundings in various learning conditions in order to develop and initiate learning and educational processes, facilitating the continued development of these young perspectives in a professional way.
After completing the relevant Master’s degree, students qualify for Special Needs Education for Schools with Social Studies and Science as their second subject.
Further information on the website of the programme Social Studies and Science
Course Content
- Areas of activity of the subject
- Foundations of social studies and science
- History of the subject
Social Studies and Science is studied as a teaching subject in the Special Needs Education degree programme. From the third semester onwards, students initially study theoretical basics and the teaching of Social Studies and Science as well as methodological and practical teaching/learning courses. In cooperation with teaching methodologies from the natural and social sciences, theory and practice are linked in the courses in various ways. Examples include the “Children as Explorers Day” and project days at primary School
| Semester | Modul | Themenbereich 1 | Themenbereich 2 | Themenbereich 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Basic module A: Foundations of Social Studies and Science, including Teaching Methodology | A1: Introduction to Social Studies and Science, including Teaching Methodology | A.2 Social Studies and Science, focusing on the Social Sciences a) Introduction b) Advanced |
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| 4 | Basic module A: Foundations of Social Studies and Science, including Teaching Methodology Basic module B: Reaction to the World Around Us | B1: Reflection on My Reaction to the World Around Us | B2: Anticipating and Differentiating between Children’s Ways of Reacting to the World Around Us | A.3 Social Studies and Science, focusing on the Natural Sciences a) Introduction |
| 5 | Basic module C: Perspective-Linking Thematic Areas of Social Studies and Science | C1: Introduction to Perspective-Linking Thematic Areas of Social Studies and Science |
C2: Reflection on an Exemplary Perspective-Linking Thematic Area | |
| 6 | Basic module D: Teaching and Learning in Social Studies and Science | D1: Fundamental Principles of Social Studies and Science | D2: Learning Requirement and Learning Support in Social Studies and Science |
Students in this degree programme are expected to demonstrate an interest in special needs education action contexts, the area and perspectives of social studies and science. They should also be keen to work for and with people with disabilities and in problematic life situations. Key competencies such as cooperative and communicative skills, the willingness to work in a team and to reflect on their own work experience play a central role.
Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education with the teaching subject Social Studies and Science can proceed to the Master’s degree programme in Special Needs Education.
Admission Requirements
The Bachelor’s degree programme in special needs education generally is admission restricted.
As second subject some subjects in the Bachelor’s degree programme in special needs education are restricted (Applied Linguistics (non-school-based), German Studies (school subject: German), History, Arts, Music, Social Studies and Science ("Sachkunde") and Sports (school subject: Physical Education) and others are admission-free (Protestant Theology (school subject: Protestant Religious Education), Catholic Theology (school subject: Catholic Religious Education) and Mathematics).
The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:
Application Deadlines
1 June - 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- First-year students (application for the 1st semester) can only apply for the winter semester.
- Those continuing their studies (application for higher semesters) can also apply for the summer semester (1 December - 15 January.
The following applies to applications from non-EU countries:
- VPD from uni-assist OR a passed assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) of a preparatory foundation course (Studienkolleg) is required.
- Applications for the Studienkolleg must be submitted by 15 July.
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