Erityisopettaja, maisteri (2 v)
University of Eastern Finland · Joensuu, Finland
About the programme
Itä-Suomen yliopisto is Finland's largest and most attractive teacher education unit. We offer a high-quality, multidisciplinary learning environment where students can apply and deepen what they have learned as part of their special education teacher studies. The major subject in special education teacher programmes is special education. A person who has completed special education teacher studies is qualified to work as a special education teacher at different levels of schooling.
Description: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0), translated by machine.
Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- University of Eastern Finland (University)
- Location
- Joensuu
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 2 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Education & Teaching
About Education & Teaching
Teaching and learning: becoming a teacher, educator or education specialist.
Where it leads
Teacher · Special education teacher · Instructional designer · Education policy advisor
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