Economics M.Ed., Vocational School Teacher

 

Degree Content

Two subjects are also combined in Master's teacher training studies. The combination possibilities for the teacher training subjects are identical with those in the corresponding Bachelor courses of study. Please make note of the restricted combinations for the small vocational subjects. Please take note of the restricted combination with political science (economics/political science).

Master's teacher training studies includes not only the two subjects but other elements as well:

• Educational studies
• Practical semester
• German for School Students with an Immigration Background (DSSZ)

 

Degree Layout

Subject-Didactic and Practical Studies

The first academic year is shaped by the mandatory module Didactics of Economics and other subject-didactic courses. This includes preparation for and the accompaniment of the practical semester. In the didactic preparatory and accompaning courses for the practical semester, students learn about current and relevant research fields in economic pedagogy work on their own projects. Students also learn about the fundamental planning, design, and analysis of economics lessons and how to adapt and prepare the economic knowledge gained at the university-level to school lessons.

Technical Studies

During the second academic year students take two advanced technical modules and complete their Master's thesis. There are multiple modules from different economic disciplines to choose from, such as general business administration, general economics, and law. By selecting these modules, students gain a glance at two different subject disciplines and have the opportunity to specialize.

Study Abroad

The Faculty has several international partner universities with which it has well-established links, such as collaborations in teaching and research as well as exchange programs such as ERASMUS+. An overview of all RWTH Aachen exchange programs can be found at: Overview of Exchange Options. Information on the feasibility of stays abroad provides the Exchange Office of the Faculty or the Departmental Advisors.

 

Prerequisites

First University Degree

An initial university degree is required to begin a Master's teacher training program. An initial degree from a university of applied sciences is also acceptable to be admitted to studies for one of the “big vocational subjects” in combination with one of the respective “small vocational subjects” The exact technical educational background required is summarized in the examination regulation. The examination board is responsible for determining if admissions requirements have been fulfilled.

Language Requirements

In order to be admitted to teaching practice students must provide documentation of skills in two foreign languages. The university entrance qualification typically fulfills this. Students, who did not learn German as a native speaker and acquired their university entrance qualification in German, only need to submit proof of knowledge of one additional language.

Only one foreign language is required for students pursuing a combination with at least one professional subject for teacher training at a vocational school.

 

Subject-Related Practical Training

Training to become a teacher at vocational school includes relevant practical training lasting twelve months. The subject-related practical training is not part of teacher training studies, meaning the twelve months are not included in the study period. The practical training must be completed before beginning the teaching practice period. The majority of the practical training should be completed before finishing studies. More about subject-related practical training

 

Career Prospects

You can find information from the NRW Ministry of Schools about the career prospects for various fields of teaching through 2039/2040 in the brochure Prognoses on the Job Market for Teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia (de).

 

Examination Regulations

Exam regulations regulate academic goals and prerequisites, the course of study layout, and exam procedures. The appendix to the regulations contains the description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.

General Regulations: Comprehensive Exam Regulations of RWTH Aachen Master Teaching Training for Gymnasien, Gesamtschulen, and Berufskollegs

Special Regulations: Subject Specific Exam Regulations (de)

 

Faculty

The Economics course of study is offered by the School of Business and Economics.