Music as subject in the Masters degree programme in Special Needs Education for Schools (Master of Education)

• Specialized practical skills in the field of instrumental playing and singing voice
• Prelude on an instrument (musical creativity - genre-independent)
• Auditions (intonation, tonal and musical creativity - also genre-independent)
• Hearing skills (distinction of intervals, triads, rhythms, etc.)
• Basic musical knowledge in the field of music theory and music history
• Music educational awareness or previous experience in the field of music education

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.

The second subject music specifically is designed for work areas in inclusive schools, elementary music education and the individual special educational areas of language, learning, emotional, social and mental development.

Work opportunities apart from schools are in the field of educational cooperation in protective workshops and other facilities for the disabled. Based on this programme, specializations in the fields of music geragogy or music therapy can be acquired.