First State Examination Teacher Training (Regelschule): Computer Science at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

Computer Science as the leading science of information technology deals with all aspects of systematic and automatic processing, storage and transmission of data. In the technical part of the degree programme, you will acquire skills in practical, theoretical, technical and applied Computer Science as well as in basic Mathematics. An important pillar of the programme is didactics, which prepares you for the pedagogical and technical challenges of teaching computer science.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science | Department: Institute of Computer Science | Duration: 10 semesters (300 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught; First State Examination (Staatsexamen) | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

You will study two subjects of your choice, including subject didactics. Your pedagogical qualification takes place in the educational sciences de.

Career pathways

General education: The typical route into school practice is via the preparatory service (traineeship). In this phase, you will further develop your practical teaching skills on the basis of your degree. Adult education: Outside of the school system, there are opportunities for you to work as a teacher in the subject) area / field of adult education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No Numerus Clausus (open admission). University entrance qualification: A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme. Initial internship: In Jena, the teacher training course includes an introductory internship lasting 240 hours. You should reflect on your educational experience in dealing with children and young people in order to review your career aspirations and make a conscious decision. It makes sense to complete the introductory internship before starting your studies, but it can also be completed before registering for the internship semester (before the start of the third semester). You can also have work you have already done with children and young people recognized.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (300 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/7505/1-s-r-computer-science#studies_text_application

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