Interdisciplinary PSP Education Sciences: Special Education for People with Oral and Written Language Difficulties (EAG)

After completing the Inter-Institutional master’s degree program MSc in “Educational Sciences: Special Education and Training for People with Oral and Written Language Difficulties” students are expected to:

• know the basic concepts of Special Education and be familiar with educational assessment issues
• know the theoretical and methodological issues related to language development in both monolinguals and bilinguals/multilinguals
• understand the relationship between language and cognition, the role of cognitive factors in the processing of language as well as the two primary mechanisms involved in language processing, namely production and comprehension
• have knowledge of the theoretical frameworks pertaining to the developmental kind of difficulties of oral and written language
• be familiar with the fundamental research designs and their utilization in the field of Special Education
• have acquired knowledge of the assessment and support services available for individuals experiencing difficulties in oral and written communication
• Can describe, design, and implement educational interventions for monolingual and bilingual/multilingual speakers with oral and written language difficulties.

In the joint distance learning inter-university programme “Education Sciences: Special Education for People with Oral and Written Language Difficulties” is open to graduates of Departments and Faculties of Universities of the Greek Federation and similar recognized institutions abroad, as well as graduates of Departments of ATEI of related cognitive unit. More specifically:

1. Graduates of Pedagogical Departments (Special Education, Primary Education, Pre-school Education)
2. Graduates of the Department of Education and Social Policy of the University of Macedonia
3. Graduates of the Departments of Philology of ΑΕΙ
4. Graduates of foreign-language faculties of ΑΕΙ
5. Graduates of the Department of Mediterranean Studies of the University of the Aegean from the Department of Linguistics of the South-Eastern Mediterranean,
6. Graduates of the Departments of Psychology
7. Graduates of the Departments of Psychology and Psychology
8. Graduates of Speech and Language Therapy Departments of ΑΤΕΙ
9. Graduates of the Department of Infant Care ΑΤΕΙ
10. Graduates of other related to the units and objectives of the programme of the university of the national territory or graduates of recognized similar institutions abroad
11. Graduates of corresponding Departments of ΑΤΕΙ, relevant to the units and objectives of the program.

For the successful completion of the programme, a proven good knowledge of English language at B2 level is required.

Note:

Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education means graduates of Greek Universities or Polytechnics or Higher School of Fine Arts or Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education or Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI) or those who hold academically equivalent first cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions with the degrees awarded by the Greek Higher Educational Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.)

Clarification regarding foreign academic institutions

When evaluating an application to a Postgraduate Study Programme, the University will examine whether the candidate’s institution of study is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Recognized Foreign Higher Education Institutions, and whether the candidate’s degree is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Degree Types Awarded by Recognized Foreign Institutions. If the degree is listed under Article 307 of Law 4957/2022, the Hellenic Open University is required to request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which must be issued and sent directly by the foreign university. If the certificate confirms that the place of study, or any part of the studies, took place within Greek territory, the degree cannot be recognized—unless the portion of studies completed in Greece was carried out at a public Higher Education Institution or at a recognized foreign educational institution, as defined in point (b) of Article 299 of Law 4957/2022.

It is clarified that holders of a first degree of Higher Education are accepted in the Postgraduate Program.

Certification of English language competency at level B2

English competency (level B2) is proven according to article 10, Presidential Decree 85/2022  “Determination of qualifications for appointment in the public sector (Qualification-Department)” (Α΄ 232), in combination with Part C΄ and namely “LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES ” of no. 20/01.02.2023 “Amendment of no. 94/20.6.2022 of the decision of the SUPREME COUNCIL FOR CIVIL PERSONNEL SELECTION (ASEP)”Procedure for determining the fixed parts of the content of staff selection announcements based on predetermined and objective criteria (Articles 28 – 30 of Law 4765/2021 ) (B’ 3614)” (B’ 594) with language proficiency certificates.

Language Certificates

The table below shows the language certificates -level (B2) of English Competency that are accepted as well as the issuing body.

Certification of English competency at level B2 can be proved as follows:

• AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2) (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
• AIM Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2) (Anglia Advanced) (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
• Ascentis Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
• Assessment Board for Language Examinations: Level B2 (ABLE B2) Hellenic American University (Nashua, New Hampshire, USA)
• BULATS English Language Test, overall score 60-74, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH (For certificates issued by 19.11.2019)
• BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE – VANTAGE (BEC VANTAGE) University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
• BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-170
• BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE VANTAGE CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179
• CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179
• FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
• FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179
• CERTIFICATE IN INTEGRATED SKILLS IN ENGLISH ISE II TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON
• CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (reading, writing and listening) – COMMUNICATOR – and CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (Spoken) – COMMUNICATOR – (They are cumulatively submitted to demonstrate good language proficiency)
• CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL ESOL – COMMUNICATOR – and CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL SPOKEN ESOL – COMMUNICATOR – (They are cumulatively submitted to demonstrate good language proficiency)
• (ECCE)- CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN ENGLISH MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE or Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments – CaMLA or Michigan Language Assessment)
• EDI Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International JETSET Level 5 (CEF B2)
• ESB Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Council of Europe Level B2)
• INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS) from University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH – The British Council – IDP Education Australia IELTS Australia (with score 5,5- 6,5)
• GA Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International – CEFR: B2
• GA Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Classic B2)
• B2- LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2) and Β2– LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2) (They are cumulatively submitted to demonstrate good language proficiency)
• LanguageCert Test of English (LTE) – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading) (LanguageCert Test of English B2)
• LONDON TESTS OF ENGLISH LEVEL 3 – UPPER INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL
• EDEXCEL LEVEL I CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEF B2)
• LRN Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
• ΜΕΤ – MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (Listening, Reading, Speaking) score from 157 -189 from Michigan Language Assessment or CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS-CaMLA
• ΜΕΤ – MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (Listening, Reading ή Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) score from 53- 63 του Michigan Language Assessment
• MICHIGAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT BATTERY (MELAB) score 80-90, CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS or MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
• Michigan State University – Certificate of English Language Competency (MSU – CELC): CEF B2
• NOCN Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2)
• NYLC –NEW YORK LANGUAGE CENTER CERTIFICATE Level B2
• OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)
• OCNW Certificate in ESOL International at Level 1 (Common European Framework equivalent level B2) (by 31/8/2009)
• Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)
• PEARSON EDI Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
• PEARSON LCCI LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEFR B2)
• PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH GENERAL LEVEL 3 UPPER- INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION – EDEXCEL
• PEARSON EDEXCEL LEVEL I CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEF B2) (ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE)
• PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 3 (Units: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, in case one of those is graded as “Pass”)
• PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 2 (Units: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, “Distinction” or “Credit”)
• PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST, CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-170
• TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC) EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE/ CHAUNCEY, USA, score 505 – 780
• Test of Interactive English, B2 Level (ACELS)
• Test of Interactive English, Β2 Level (Gatehouse Awards)
• Test of Interactive English, B2 + Level (ACELS)
• VTCT (ITEC) Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2)
• National Foreign Language Exam System (KPG) equivalent level of Law 2740/1999, as replaced by paragraph 19, Article 13, of Law 3149/2003.

English competency (level B2) is also proven with certificates of other institutions (not limited to universities) of an equivalent level, irrespective of their legal form, provided they are certified or recognized by the competent authority of the country concerned for conducting examinations and issuing certificates of proficiency in English at the appropriate level. These certificates must be accompanied by a proof document from the issuing body that both the issuing body and the language certificate competency are certified by the competent national authority and also and that the certification also concerns the evaluation of basic communication skills (written language production, oral language production, written language comprehension and oral language comprehension).

If there is no certification or recognition body in the country concerned, a certificate from the relevant Ministry or Embassy of Greece is required, confirming that the certificates issued by the above bodies to third parties for whom English is not a native language are accepted in public services of that country as valid evidence of English at the appropriate level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The competent regulatory authority for Great Britain is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

General notes:

• Advanced level foreign language certificates also prove knowledge of a lower (required) level of the foreign language.
• Foreign Language Teaching Certification does not prove the competence in a foreign language. In order to prove their competence in the foreign language, candidates who hold the relevant certification must provide the foreign language certificates as provided for in this Annex where applicable
• All foreign language degrees must be accompanied by their official translation into the Greek language, except the above English language proficiency certificates, which are accepted without requiring any translation and validation.

1st semester

• EAG50 Special Education
• EAG51 Linguistic Development

2nd semester

• EAG52 Linguistic Processing
• EAG53 Problems of oral and written language: Theoretical approaches

3rd semester

• EAG60 Research Design in Special Education
• EAG61 Educational interventions for oral and written language difficulties

4th semester

• EAG62 Practical Training Module

Guidelines for the selection of units

All modules are compulsory.

You may choose from one (1) to two (2) modules per semester.

When declaring a module, you must first exhaust the modules of the previous semester and then declare the modules of the next semester or select the remaining modules (from the previous semester) at the same time.

In the first semester, if you wish to select one (1) module, you must declare EAG50.
Then you must select the subsequent semesters’ modules according to the prerequisites of each module.

In the second semester, in order to choose EAG52 you must have successfully completed EAG51 and in order to choose EAG53 you must have successfully completed EAG50 and EAG51.

In the third semester, in order to choose EAG60 you must have successfully completed EAG50. In order to choose EAG61 you must have successfully completed all the modules of the first two semesters (EAG50, EAG51, EAG52, EAG53).

In the fourth semester, in order to choose EAG62 (Practical Training) you must have successfully completed the modules EAG50, EAG51, EAG52, EAG53, EAG60 & EAG61.
The completion of the programme requires the acquisition of 120 ECTS credits, which results from the successful completion of all the Themes, as well as the Practical Training (which will be carried out in public assessment and support structures for people with oral and written language disorders).

Special Interinstitutional Committee

Andreou Georgia
University of Thessaly
Brief Curriculum Vitae

Vlachos Filippos
University of Thessaly
Brief Curriculum Vitae

Diakogiorgi Cleopatra
University of Patras, AES of the Hellenic Open University
Brief Curriculum Vitae

Koutouzis Emmanuel
Faculty of the Hellenic Open University

Martzoukou Maria
Hellenic Open University
Brief Curriculum Vitae

Syriopoulou Christina
University of Macedonia

Papoudi Despoina
University of Thessaly

Coordinators

The financial contribution for students to the Programme is as follows:

The cost of each Module with 10 ECTS is €300, the cost of each Module with 20 ECTS is €600 and the cost of the Practical Training Module is €900.

The total financial contribution for the Programme is: €3,600.

For information about the programme contact:

Student Registration Department

Contact Number: 2610367428
Ε-mail: eag@eap.gr