Rehabilitation Education
Summary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
6 semesters
Winter semester
German
What is it about?
Do you want to work with people with disabilities and empower them? Do you want to shape the environment to enable participation?
How can you use music, movement, digital media, and assistive technologies to help reduce impairments?
How is the digitalization of society changing the lives of people with disabilities? And what challenges does this pose?
Interest sparked?
In this degree program, students work with topics such as:
- history of the concept of disability and societal perspectives on disability
- methodological foundations (e.g., in research methods, diagnostics, and counseling)
- employment and health with a focus on inclusion
- technologies and media for participation
- cultural education in the context of people with disabilities
Why study Rehabilitation Education?
„What I like most ist the interdisciplinarity–having courses that are completely independent from each other but look at topics from different perspectives.“
„During your studies, you learn how to work your way into different tasks and you're given this toolbox in Rehabilitation Education. That means you can basically go in almost any direction – you have the foundation, and then it's up to you to decide where you want to go.“
Suitable for you?
- empathy
- willingness to help others
- curiosity
- ability to work in a team
- openness towards diversity
- trying out new technologies
- getting envolved in social projects
- social contexts
- communication and observation
- topics like equal opportunities and diversity
What can I expect during my studies?
The program is organized into a series of modules designed to build on one another throughout your studies. Students are encouraged to follow the recommended study plan, which outlines the modules assigned to each semester.
The structure of each module can be reviewed in the module manual. It provides detailed information on all modules offered within the degree program, including course content, examination formats and requirements, as well as requirements for participation.
Module Manual of B.A. Rehabilitation Education (German only)
In the degree program, there are three areas of specialization, two of which are studied in greater depth:
- Inclusive Education
- Work and Health with a focus on Inclusion and Participation
- Rehabilitation Innovation for Inclusion and Participation
What’s next after graduation?
I work, e.g.,
- in counseling (participation counseling, pregnancy counseling, AAC counseling, etc.)
- in the field of employment (integration service, vocational training center, workshop for people with disabilities, etc.)
- in the residental sector (assisted living services, residential facilities, mother-child institutions, etc.)
- in education (kindergartens, schools, adult education, etc.)
- in therapy (early intervention, autism therapy center, psychomotor therapy, remedial education practice, etc.)
I work as, e.g.,
- educational professional
- inclusion/innovation manager
- consultant for assistive technologies
- psychosocial counselor
- integration specialist
After the Bachelor’s studies, the following consecutive Master’s degree program is offered:
Other programs with related areas of study:
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Who can help me?
Departmental Advisory Service
For general questions about degree programs and studying at TU Dortmund University, you can contact the Central Student Advisory Service for support:
E-mail: zsb@tu-dortmund.de
Information hotline for initial inquiries: +49 231 755 2345
What does everyday student life actually look like? And what do students say about their degree program? For a student perspective, you can contact the student representatives (Fachschaft) of the subject.
Important Information
Good to know!
- Semester contribution Summer semester 2026: 321,00 €
- Studierendenwerk Dortmund: Student residences and BAföG
- International Office: Options for going abroad
