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

Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

Programme overview

The Civic Education teaching specialisation is a combination of Political Science, Sociology and Economics. You will deal with basic economic and sociological knowledge and acquire an understanding of the elementary connections between politics and economics.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Political 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). During this phase, you develop your practical teaching skills on the basis of your degree. Secondary school teachers have very good employment prospects.

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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. Language requirements: Studying Social Studies requires a good knowledge of English. Sufficient reading ability in English is a prerequisite for participation in specialization modules (POL 310LA - POL 350LA) and must be documented separately. The corresponding proof must be provided by successfully completing the B2 placement test at the FSU Language Center. 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)

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