A University of Applied Sciences with Status
Studying at the University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich
More than a thousand students are now enrolled on the Special Needs Education and the Pre-Primary Special Needs Education master programmes and the Speech and Language Therapy, Psychomotor Therapy and Sign Language Translation bachelor programmes. The scientifically substantiated and practice orientated studies are designed to create qualified professionals for teaching and therapy.
City Bernina
Broader Performance Mandate
In addition to training and continuing education, the performance mandate of the University of applied Sciences also includes services and research work aimed at analysing and developing solutions relating specifically to special needs education.
The Link Between Teaching, Research and Practice
The University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich greatly values the link between theory and practice. The various areas of the university are closely cross-linked. The course timetable contains integrated work experience, which guarantees the transposition of theory into practice. The University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich is thus well equipped for the shifting requirements of praxis and the continual developments in both theory and research.
The University of Applied Sciences of Special Needs Education Zurich replaces the Special Needs Teacher Training Seminar. It is one of the most important special needs institutes in Switzerland.