Studies providing qualifications for the various teacher professions

All the programmes are organised in accordance with the National Decree (986/1998) for Teacher Qualification Requirements. The programmes are offered for those who are registered as degree students at the University of Helsinki, and for those who have already obtained an appropriate university degree in a relevant field.

The Faculty of Educational Sciences arranges the following non-degree programmes for teacher qualifications:

  • Pedagogical Studies for Subject Teachers, 60 credits (in Finnish, Swedish, and English)
  • Intermediate Studies in University Pedagogy, 35 credits (in Finnish, Swedish, and English)
  • Special Education Teacher Programme, 60 credits (in Finnish and Swedish)
  • Subject Didactics Programme for the Class Teachers, 60 credits (in Finnish and Swedish)
  • Studies in Home Economics for Subject Teachers, 60 credits (in Finnish)
  • Studies in Craft Science for Subject Teachers, 60 credits (in Finnish)