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

The study of history focuses on human action, behaviour and thought under changing natural, social and temporal conditions. It therefore also includes topics that are the subject of other disciplines, such as political processes and theories, social structures, economic processes and legal relationships. The first part of the degree programme focuses on basic knowledge of general history, insights into the various eras (Ancient, Medieval, Modern History and 20th Century History) and the academic approach to the past.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Institute of History  |  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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