These are the admission requirements for the Bachelor's in Special Needs Education and Inclusion

The bachelor's degree programme in Special Needs Education and Inclusion is exclusively aimed at individuals who have successfully completed training as a state-recognized special needs educator in Germany.

Proof of one of the following higher education entrance qualifications enables direct admission:

• General or subject-related higher education entrance qualification (A-levels) and training as a state-recognized special needs educator in Germany
• Technical college entrance qualification (school-based and practical part) and training as a state-recognized special needs educator in Germany

Alternatively, you can also enroll without A-levels. Enrolling in IU without A-levels is possible under the following conditions:

• Completed qualified training as a state-recognized special needs educator in Germany

For foreign students interested in studying in German, proof of German language skills is required for the study programme. The proof must be provided before the start of studies and should generally be no more than five years old.

Study Contents & Modules: This is the Study Schedule in the Bachelor's Degree Program in Special Needs Education and Inclusion

The Bachelor's degree program at IU International University is modular. A module typically equals 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as an exam or a written assignment. You complete your Bachelor's degree step by step - and even have a say in when you want to complete each module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows:

Since you have already completed training as a state-recognized educator, the first three semesters are automatically recognized.

• 4th Semester: Inclusion, Introduction to Academic Work for Education and Social Sciences, Ethical and Social Tensions in the Context of Disability/Special Needs, Seminar: Current Topics in Special Needs Education, Inclusion in Special Needs Education, Project: Self-Reflection, Personal Development and Professionalism
• 5th Semester: Social Inequality and Diversity, Integration and Migration, Intercultural and Ethical Skills, Project: Relationship Building and Counseling in Special Needs Education, Special Legal References in Social Work, Project: Self-Reflection, Personal Development and Professionalism, Elective Module A (choose 10 ECTS)
• 6th Semester: Law in Special Needs Education, Pedagogical Relationships and Professionalism, Elective Module B (choose 10 ECTS), Bachelor's Thesis

What's special about IU's distance learning: the many opportunities to delve into interesting elective modules during your studies. In the Special Needs Education and Inclusion Bachelor's program, you choose a total of 3 specialization modules:

Your first specialization module can be chosen from these topics: Diversity Management, Corporate Training and Development Concepts, Leadership Functions in Social Institutions, Labor and Employment Law for Social Institutions, Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Concepts for Successful Inclusion of Seniors, Seminar: Concepts for Successful Inclusion of Seniors, Extracurricular Child and Youth Work, Seminar: Cooperation between Youth Welfare and School, Supervision, Intervision, Coaching, Conflict Management and Mediation, Digital Skills, Seminar: Society and Digital Media, Introduction to the Social Space Concept, Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods

Your second specialization module can be chosen from these topics: Organizational Development, Event Planning and Implementation for Teaching-Learning Processes, Starting a Business in Social Economics, Social Change and Innovation, Parental Involvement, Seminar: Family Education, Target Group Work and Case Management, Seminar: Relationship Work in Rehabilitation, School Social Work and After-School Programs, Seminar: Concepts and Methods in "Child and Youth Services," Seminar: Methods of Individual and Group Counseling, Systemic Counseling and Coaching, Didactics and Methodology of E-Learning and Digital Media, E-Learning Project

Your third specialization module can be chosen from these topics: Child Protection in Cases of Child Abuse and Neglect, Seminar: Methodical Actions in Child Protection, Basics of Trauma Pedagogy, Introduction to the Field of "Sexualized Violence," Project: Prevention and Intervention in Cases of Sexualized Violence, Action Contexts of Social Space Orientation, Sign Language, English Certificate Course, Foreign Language English, Artificial Intelligence, Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompt Techniques

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Degree Program in Special Needs Education and Inclusion at IU Works

You can adapt the online program in Special Needs Education and Inclusion at IU International University flexibly to fit your life and daily routine as best suits you. For example, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time study, it takes a total of 3 semesters, equivalent to 18 months, to complete your Bachelor's degree. In part-time study I, you study for 4 semesters until graduation. Or you can opt for part-time study II and take 6 semesters to complete your Bachelor's.

With each module enrollment, you receive printed study materials from IU. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and end-of-lesson quiz questions. Depending on the module, the study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of shortcasts. You access the IU Interactive Books through the convenient IU Learn app.

In many modules, virtual lectures are also offered, allowing you to interactively engage with your peers and instructors.

One particularly convenient and flexible feature is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 7 days a week, around the clock, at the time when you feel best prepared for the exam, for example, in building construction. Additionally, we operate around 40 exam centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in the traditional in-person format.