Teaching Degree (Lehramt, Staatsexamen): Philosophy/Ethics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Extension studies for elementary school, middle school, secondary school, grammar school The subjects philosophy/ethics (teaching profession at Gymnasiums) and ethics (teaching profession at elementary, middle or secondary schools) can be studied as extension subjects at FAU. A degree program is offered that includes a few compulsory modules and a large elective area. The content of the degree program is closely geared to the state examination and to working in a school.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen (teaching degree)  |  Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The subject Philosophy/Ethics (teaching profession Gymnasium) can only be studied as an extension subject at FAU. In the case of extension subjects, the Bavarian Teacher Examination Regulations stipulate that complete study of the subject is not required for admission to the First State Examination.

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