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The Bachelor's degree in Special Education at the Mannheim Study Centre is aimed at people who want to professionally support individuals requiring assistance and contribute to social inclusion. It is particularly intended for those interested in social, educational, and therapeutic fields, as well as professionals such as curative education nurses or educators who wish to further qualify academically. The programme also offers career changers the opportunity to gain a solid introduction to special education.
What formal requirements must you meet?
For admission to the Bachelor's degree in Special Education, you need one of the following qualifications:
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
- Advanced technical college entrance qualification (possibly with a passed entrance examination or under certain conditions)
- Or an equivalent recognised prior qualification, possibly with an additional entrance examination
The selection process is free of numerus clausus (NC). An individual admission interview takes place, in which your personal suitability and motivation are assessed. Up to 50% of the study credits can be credited for relevant pedagogical or social prior education.
You should enjoy working with people and have an interest in topics such as inclusion, self-determination, and social participation. Strong communication skills, empathy, as well as a willingness to engage with scientific, artistic, and practical aspects of special education, are helpful. Initiative, the ability to reflect, and openness to creative and interdisciplinary learning methods support academic success.
What content can you expect in the Bachelor's degree programme in Curative Education?
In the Bachelor's degree programme in Curative Education at Alanus University in Mannheim, you engage with central topics from educational science, anthropology, ethics, and social law. Key focuses include the fundamentals of curative education, history, theories and models, as well as specific components such as reform and Waldorf education. Practical phases and artistic elements such as painting, sculpture, speech formation, eurythmy, and music complement the scientific core. You will learn to acquire professional skills in counselling, communication, animal-assisted interventions, and experiential education, as well as to carry out curative educational diagnostics and interventions. A Studium Generale with content from philosophy, art, cultural, and the history of science completes the profile. The goal is to develop both professional knowledge and a professional and research-oriented attitude towards inclusive work.
- Foundations of educational science and pedagogy
- Theories and history of curative education and social therapy
- Artistic work to support developmental processes
- Anthroposophy, pedagogical anthropology, sensory studies
- Medical and psychological fundamentals
- Counselling, communication, interventions in curative education
- Practical components and insights into various fields of activity
- Self-reflection and personal development
How is the programme organised and structured?
The study programme in Curative Education is designed as a six-semester full-time course, comprising a total of 210 ECTS credits. The classes take place on-site in Mannheim. Practical learning phases play a special role and are supplemented by internships and excursions during the course of study. Through exchange formats with the main campus in Alfter and cooperation with practical partners, you deepen your applied knowledge. The study structure combines lectures, artistic seminars, project and research work as well as practical experience. The individual design of the study programme allows you to balance studies, family, and work. Up to 50% of the course credits can be credited for prior pedagogical qualifications.
- 6 semesters standard period of study in attendance mode
- Lectures, seminars, and artistic practical phases
- Integrated internships and excursions
- Individual study planning for greater flexibility
- Programme start in the autumn semester (September)
What career paths open up after graduation?
With a Bachelor's degree in Curative Education, you are qualified for diverse tasks in educational, therapeutic, and social therapeutic fields of work. Graduates take on specialist and managerial roles in facilities for disability and youth welfare, work in therapeutic practices, or are involved in social therapeutic institutions. The training qualifies you for conceptual work, everyday support and counselling of people with support needs, as well as for the development and research of inclusive measures. A Master's degree – e.g. in social pedagogy, curative education or related disciplines – is also possible after successful completion.
- Leadership roles in curative educational and social therapeutic institutions
- Specialist roles in disability and youth welfare
- Work in outpatient or inpatient therapy facilities
- Development of inclusive concepts and measures
- Counselling, support and promotion of people with assistance needs
- Option for a subsequent Master's degree
How is the programme organised at the Mannheim location?
The degree programme is offered at the Mannheim Study Centre of Alanus University. Since 2014, an independent location with modern infrastructure, cafeteria, and library has been established there. The structure offers you all the typical advantages of a university – seminar rooms, campus life, and academic support. Complementary events and exchanges with the main campus in Alfter near Bonn provide additional impulses and networking opportunities. The Mannheim Study Centre specialises in educational programmes with an inclusive and artistic focus.
- Study location: Mannheim, independent study centre of Alanus University
- Access to cafeteria, library and modern university infrastructure
- Regular exchange with the main campus Alfter
- Campus life in an urban environment and networking with fellow students
What are the costs and which funding options are available?
The Bachelor's degree in Curative Education at Alanus University incurs fees of €1,350 per semester, totaling €8,100 for the standard study period (6 semesters). The university offers financial advice and detailed information about various support options. The following options are particularly available to you:
- BAföG funding (state-sponsored study financing)
- Scholarships from Alanus University and private foundations
- Deutschlandstipendium (merit-based funding)
- Study loans or education funds
The university’s financial counselling supports you in finding suitable programmes or applying for funding. The advice is free of charge and individually tailored to your needs.
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