Specials Needs Education Studies
Since 1995 it has been possible to take a Bachelor of Education (180 ECTS credits) or Master of Education (300 ECTS credits) degree with special pedagogy as the main subject. Special needs teacher studies of 60-75 ECTS credits can be included into the degree of Master of Education or completed as separate studies after taking the degree. These studies aim to provide special needs teacher and special class teacher qualifications for comprehensive schools. A Bachelor of Education degree can be completed with further studies of 60-75 ECTS credits giving qualifications for early childhood education and care. These further studies take approximately two terms and also include practical training.
Education of Guidance Counsellors
People with a higher academic degree are entitled to apply for separate student counsellor studies. The scope of education is 60 ECTS credits and it provides a qualification to work in pupil/student counselling assignments at comprehensive schools, general upper secondary schools, and vocational institutions.
In student counsellor education leading to a Master’s degree, the main subject is an educational subject. Pedagogical studies for teachers may be included in the main subject or completed separately. In addition, the education includes student counsellor studies with a scope of 60 ECTS credits.