Integrating theory and practice
Teaching and practice at the Faculty combine contemporary theoretical knowledge with intensive practical work. A multidisciplinary curriculum links special education with related disciplines, giving students a well-rounded education in line with the highest European standards.
How teaching is organised
Teaching is organised by semester, combining different forms of instruction tailored to the content of each course.
Forms of teaching
Lectures, practicals, workshops, seminar papers, professional practice and consultations.
Group size
Practicals are conducted in small groups, with students working directly with teachers and assistants under the supervision of leading practitioners.
The academic year
Two semesters, autumn and spring: 30 teaching weeks, 12 weeks for consultations and exam preparation, and 6 examination periods.
Consultations
Teachers’ and assistants’ consultation hours are posted for each semester.
Language of instruction
Serbian
Online support
Zoom and Microsoft Teams
What you need each semester
Official timetables and services students use throughout the semester.
Library
Textbooks, workbooks, books of tests, journals, and a reading and computer room.
Professional practice in more than fifty institutions
The Faculty has cooperation agreements with teaching bases in Belgrade and other cities across Serbia. Teachers and professionals supervise students during their practice.
During my professional practice, I saw for the first time what working with a child actually involves, from assessment to developing a support plan. What we had learned in practicals only really made sense when I had the chance to work alongside a mentor.
Third-year student, Speech and Language Pathology
The Faculty works with a wide range of teaching bases, including mainstream schools, schools for pupils with developmental difficulties, pre-school institutions, clinics and specialist hospitals, institutes and residential homes, day-care and residential centres, research institutes, associations, non-governmental organisations, private practices, and companies for vocational rehabilitation.
Professional practice is a cornerstone of education at the Faculty and continues throughout the course of study. Through direct work with clients, students develop the clinical and pedagogical skills needed for their future profession.
Direct mentoring
Students work under the supervision of experienced practitioners and Faculty teachers.
Core skills
Practical skills in assessment, developing individual support plans, rehabilitation, and education.
Final professional practice
In the final year, students complete an intensive period of independent work in a real-world professional setting.
During professional practice, students observe professional teams, take part in assessment and treatment appropriate to their level of study, and keep a record of the practice they complete.
Step by step through the studies
Each year carries 60 ECTS, with the programme progressing from the foundations of the profession towards independent practical work.
1
Enrolment and orientation
Choosing a study programme, enrolling in the first year, and getting to know how teaching is organised, what is expected and what the Faculty offers.
2
Teaching, exams and electives
Electives are chosen at the start of each semester, alongside the teaching timetable and the work plan for each course.
3
Professional practice
Applying knowledge through professional practice, working with children and adults in the teaching bases under the supervision of experienced mentors.
4
Final thesis
Writing and defending the final thesis, and obtaining the corresponding degree.
The Faculty’s centres
The Faculty’s four centres support teaching and research.
Assistive equipment for students with disabilities
The equipment is installed on a computer in the reading room and available to any student who needs it.
JAWS
Screen reader software
AnReader
Text-to-speech software
Perkins Brailler
Braille typewriter
Induction loop
Assistive listening system
ABBYY FineReader 12 Professional
Optical character recognition (OCR) software
There is also a separate admission procedure for candidates with disabilities.
Mobility during your studies
Part of your studies and research can be completed at partner universities.
