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Course syllabus - Neuropsychiatric Disabilities for Special Needs Teachers and Special Needs Educators
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
SQA172
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Special Needs Education
Organisation
Department of Educational Sciences and Arts
Ratified
2024-01-09
Revised
2025-11-03
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
Examination
INL2, Assignment, 3 credits, written assignment concerning learning outcomes 1-4 and 7, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
FSR1, Field study report, 2 credits, field study report concerning learning outcomes 5-7, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
SEM1, Seminar, 1.5 credits, seminar concerning learning outcomes 1-6, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
TEN1, Written examination, 1 credit, written examination concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.
Grade
Three-grade scale