Computer Engineering M.Ed., Vocational School Teacher

 

Program Components

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.

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 Content

Subject-Didactic and Practical School Studies

The curriculum for the Master of Education in Computer Engineering is oriented towards professionalization as a teacher at a vocational school. A central component of studies is the practical period anchored in the first two semesters. Accompanied by subject-didactics and the education sciences, students complete a practical semester at a school. Aside from a university research component on a school, this practical component is shaped by the Zentrum für schulpraktische Lehrerausbildung and schools. Students develop lesson strategies and implement them. They also become familiar with practical demands in planning, shaping, and analyzing lessons within the framework of the vocation computer engineering.

Technical Studies

In the Master of Education students complete not only a practical semester but also acquire advanced electrical engineering technical knowledge, in order to be able to follow and evaluate the results of newer research and include new topics in lessons. A majority of the classes fall under the elective section, allowing students to determine their own focus. The course of study contains a variety of class types: lecture with tutorial, seminar, practical, project, and intensive course.

The Master's thesis forms the conclusion of studies. You can find detailed information about the content and structure of studies in the module catalogue of the subject-specific examination regulation (see below).

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 Study Abroad Counselling of the Faculty or the Departmental Advisors.

 

Prerequisites

First University Degree

An initial university degree is required to begin studies. This could be a teacher training Bachelor in electrical engineering or another adequate academic degree. It is possible to have an initial degree from a university of applied sciences accepted as fulfillment of admissions requirements. 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.

Information for Students Changing Their Course of Study

You didn't study a teacher training Bachelor but are thinking about being a teacher? Here you can find offers to help orient yourself.

RWTH Subject SelfAssessment "Lehramt"
Career-Counseling-for-teachers
Fit für den Lehrerberuf

BeLEK Project: Partnership with Selected Universities of Applied Sciences

Students from certain universities of applied sciences are offered special transition possibilities to begin a Master of Education: project-information of the RWTH Aachen.

Academic Advising for all Students Changing Their Course of Study

Students will need to catch up on additional work in practice-based studies, subject didactics, and technical studies. Students, who have not completed a Bachelor's degree in teacher training at RWTH Aachen, should contact the academic advising office of their desired teacher training subject.

 

Programs Abroad

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology offers study abroad advising. More information can be found on the page Studieren im Ausland (de).

 

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).

These Master's studies qualify students not only to teach but to work in the following fields:

• Scientific work at university, particularly in the fields of vocational education and subject didactics
• Human resources development and associations of vocational further and continued education (Kammern)
• Vocational training institutions and institutions for vocational rehabilitation
• Development of teaching and learning methods

 

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 Computer Engineering course of study is offered by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.