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Course syllabus - Working as a Special Needs Educator

Scope

15.0 credits

Course code

SQA175

Valid from

Spring semester 2026

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

School of Education, Culture and Communication

Ratified

2024-12-10

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, Written 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