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Bachelor Heilpädagogik (B.A.)
Special Education enables people with disabilities and special needs to participate in our society in a meaningful way.
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YOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDIES SUPPORT YOU AND OTHERS.
Do you want to actively support and specifically assist people with chronic diseases, emotional-behavioural disorders, or physical and mental impairments? As a student of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Special Education at IU, you will learn to shape social structures in the spirit of inclusion. You will acquire subject-specific methods of action and social science skills in a practice-oriented way. These skills will provide you with all the tools to excel in important management positions in social and health care as a state-approved Special Education teacher.
The IU Bachelor's Degree Programme in Special Education prepares you innovatively and practically for the social and health care sector. In addition to Special Education content, you will also gain a transdisciplinary insight into selected specialist areas such as Psychology, Medicine, and Neurobiology. You will be able to further develop your expertise in selected areas such as entrepreneurship, nursing and hospital management, or the management of social institutions. This will enable you to gain a holistic understanding of the concerns of your future clients and help people with disabilities participate in society.
Information on accreditation and state approval can be found on the sub-page of the degree program.
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Why you should study at IU
- SALARY INCREASE up to 20%
- By studying at IU International University, you can expect up to 20% more salary in your future career.
- MORE RESPONSIBILITY IN THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE
- The job market is constantly changing - studying with us gives you the perfect preparation for the business world.
- OPTIMAL PROMOTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Start out in the professional world without compromises - no problem with a degree from us.
YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. FUTURE-ORIENTED.
Your studies in Special Education are opening a whole new range of opportunities for you and your career. Be ready to make an impact and to work in an industry as diverse as your learned skills.
Special education teacher for children and adolescents
As a special education teacher for children and adolescents, you understand the emotional world of children and develop ideas and concepts to promote their best possible development. You ensure a high quality of life for your clients, even under difficult circumstances, for example when they are clinically depressed. You sort out the child and the family’s living environment. In addition, you can deal with drifting and angry adolescents using professional treatment concepts. It is your responsibility to understand adolescent anger in a special educational context and be able to respond to this anger calmly and with authenticity.
Special Educator in working with senior citizens
Working with seniors is an exciting area for special education teachers. You work in the outpatient and inpatient sector and ensure that your clients are involved in their environment. In addition to a high level of empathy, special education for seniors requires solid and comprehensive specialist knowledge. This is crucial because your clients are often confronted with fears and challenges, and suicidal thoughts continue to be a taboo topic amongst this group. You know how to act respectfully and in a way that makes the best use of available resources. Giving the people a sense that they have an important place within our society during the final or penultimate phase of their lives and discovering these worlds together is one of the most important things you can do in this profession.
Special Educator in hospitals
The day-to-day work as a special education teacher in a hospital makes this an exciting profession. Patients and families need to be supported in stressful situations. Having the skills to effectively communicate with parents of ill children is especially useful. Relatives often feel helpless and at the mercy of others. As a special education teacher in a hospital, you can support them in finding their place, giving meaning to their actions, and focusing on a realistic goal. You play an important role as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting work with your consulting and treatment concepts.
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You study completely on your own terms – whenever, wherever and however you want! Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.
Are you busy at work, do you have a family, want to travel or take care of other projects while you study? Go for it!
You can expect a variety of innovative tools for every type of learner, e.g. our smart IU Learn app, digital scripts, interactive books and learning videos. You can take your exams online 24/7.
Depending on your personal or professional situation, you are free to decide whether to take one course after the other or several in parallel.
If you need more time than planned, you can simply take a semester off or extend your studies by up to 12 months – completely free of charge!
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