Interventions in Childhood
Supporting children and youth who need special support is crucial for creating an inclusive and just society. Through early and well-adapted interventions, we can give children and young people better opportunities to develop, participate, and feel a sense of belonging – something that benefits both the individual and society.
The interdisciplinary program gives you in-depth theoretical knowledge and skills for working professionally with children in need of support and their families within social work, preschool/school, child habilitation and child health care. It provides a foundation for further development in a range of professional roles.
Program students have backgrounds in social work, education, special education, nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. As a student, you will gain valuable knowledge of theories and tools that you can use to critically and systematically analyze, assess, and handle complex phenomena, problems, and situations related to interventions in childhood. You will have the opportunity to tailor parts of your education to a specific area related to your professional and research interests.
The program is connected to the research group CHILD (Children, Health, Intervention, Learning, Development), which collaborates in broad national and international networks, giving it an international character. During your studies, CHILD researchers will share their knowledge and experiences of working with children in need of special support.
The program has a clear international character and welcomes both national and international students. All courses are taught in English and feature guest lecturers from around the world, providing global perspectives.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Note:
- Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is a required document when applying to the programmes at this university. The letter must be no longer than 1,000 words.
- Interview – You may be invited to an interview as part of the admission process.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits within health and care sciences, behavioral science, social work, disability research, or educational sciences, including independent, theoretical based work, i.e. a thesis or the equivalent work that demonstrates that the applicant has conducted independent, systematic research and formally written about this research (e.g. participation in work based research; participation in research methods courses).
The master program deepens your knowledge within your occupational field. Acquired knowledge prepares you for doctoral studies or for a career within organizations cherishing the interest of children and youth. After graduating you have competence within either specialization of disability sciences, health and welfare, social work, or special education. Participation in everyday life, support and adaptations for children and youth in need of special support are focused. Examples of workplaces are preschool, school, special education, social welfare, intervention/rehabilitation and healthcare.
