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L5 - Teacher Training in Special Education

The Teacher Training program for Special Education (L5) prepares students to teach at special education schools or work in counseling and support centers. With a focus on inclusion, special education teachers also play a key role in regular schools. The degree program concludes with the First State Examination.

The degree program includes coursework in educational sciences, two special education focus areas—"Learning Support," "Intellectual Development Support," and "Emotional and Social Development Support"—as well as one teaching subject of your choice from Biology, Chemistry, German, English, Geography, Protestant Religion, History, Computer Science, Islamic Religion, Catholic Religion, Art, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science and Economics, or Physical Education. The standard period of study, including the First State Examination, is four and a half years.

Program structure

Educational Sciences

46 CP  

Practical Phases

30 CP  

1st Subject Area

52 CP  

Special Education Subject Area

112 CP  

Overall

240 CP

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ABL Information

On the ABL (Academy for Educational Research and Teacher Training) website, you’ll find details about the structure of the program, comprehensive information on special education teaching degrees, and insights into suitability for a career in teachin

Subjects

The Goethe University offers teacher training programs in special education (L5) for the following subjects: