History Department Studies Degree Programmes and Subjects
Master Special Education – History (Master of Education)

Master Special Education – History

With its school-based specialisation, the degree programme in Special Needs Education with History as a second subject at the History Department primarily offers practice-oriented training. The range of courses offered by the History Department covers the entire breadth of the subject of History, including the branches of Ancient History, Medieval History, Early Modern and Modern History / Contemporary History. Emphasis is placed on Modern History.

With its school-based specialisation, the degree programme in Special Needs Education with History as a second subject at the History Department primarily offers practice-oriented training. The range of courses offered by the History Department covers the entire breadth of the subject of History, including the branches of Ancient History, Medieval History, Early Modern and Modern History / Contemporary History. Emphasis is placed on Modern History.

History is offered as a second subject (or supplementary teaching subject) within the master’s degree programme Special Needs Education for Schools. As first subject Special Needs Education is studied.

Geographically speaking, the focus is on Germany, Europe, Africa and Latin America. With regard to methodologies, the history of politics, societies, mentalities, cultures and gender take centre stage. The Department also attaches great importance to practice-oriented training.

In the Master’s programme, students learn about another period and select a methodological approach (global history, social history, cultural history, regional history, media / publicity / historical culture). Students also take a specialisation in teaching methodology and a practical module.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of this degree programme are entitled to embark on the preparatory phase of teacher training at a special school and/or integrative/inclusive school. In addition, graduates may also embark on an academic career, e.g. by pursuing a doctorate.

Former students work at schools and colleges, in continuing education and training. Apart from working in schools, Job opportunities can be in the area of special education work in early intervention, counseling, as well as disability, integration and family support.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Selection of a previously unaddressed period
  • Selection of a methodological approach for specialisation
  • Practice in history
  • Practice-oriented training
Further information such as admission requirements and subject combination options can be found on the central website.

MODULE CATALOG AND MODULE REPRESENTATIVES

Module Catalog
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Module Representatives
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Application procedure basic modules

Each student may and should register for a maximum of two basic modules for one seminar each via Stud.IP. The places will be allocated by lottery. The registration period begins with the release of the course catalog on 01.03.2024 and ends on 25.03.24 at 10.00 am.


You can find more information here.