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Course syllabus - Working as a Special Needs Educator
Scope
15.0 credits
Course code
SQA176
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)
Organisation
Department of Educational Sciences and Arts
Ratified
2024-12-10
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
FSR1, Field study report, 6 credits, field study concerning learning outcomes 4-5, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
SEM1, Seminar, 3 credits, compulsory attendance and active participation at seminar concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, Assignment, 3 credits, written assignment concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
TEN1, Written examination, 2 credits, written examination concerning learning outcome 1, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
OBN1, Compulsory attendance, 1 credit, compulsory attendance and active participation in all seminars concerning learning outcomes 1-4, 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