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Key facts
Degree
First State Exam Regular School
Admission restriction
without admission restriction (without NC)
Duration
10 Semesters
Credits/ECTS
300
Teaching language
German
Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
€ 305,05
Start of studies
Winter semester
Part-time possible
Yes
Institutions
Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Science
Institutes of the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences
Application & Deadlines
Notice

The Secondary School Teacher Training (Regelschule) programme has been increased from 270 credit points to 300 credit points as of the winter semester 2024/25 . If you enrol|to matriculate for the winter semester, you will study according to new study and Examination Regulations de. You will complete the specialised study programme in two of your chosen subjects, including subject didactics. Your pedagogical qualification will take place in the educational sciences. You can find more information here de.

Programme content

The aim of the degree programme is to provide you with solid training as a professionally experienced, responsible chemistry teacher who is well prepared for teaching practice and who is able to plan and carry out modern experimental lessons on a self-employed basis and check their results. During your studies, you will acquire fundamental scientific and didactic knowledge of chemistry in the fields of general, inorganic and analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, technical chemistry and the History of Chemistry. Mathematics and an internship in physics are also included. Please note the general information on the teacher training programme (study structure, requirements, prospects, preparatory work placement, school placement semester).

At the beginning of the degree programme, an optional Mathematics preparatory course (in the last week of September) and a Chemistry preparatory course (in the second week of October) are offered to make it easier for you to start your studies.

Structure

You complete the teacher training programme at the University of Jena with the First State Examination. The standard period of study|regular programme length is ten semesters in total, during which various types of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules. The teacher training programme is based on the Jena model, which is characterised by a five-monthExternal link school placement semesterExternal link in the fifth or sixth semester.

You will study two subjects of your choice, including subject didactics. Your pedagogical qualification takes place in the educational sciences de. A total of 300 credit points (ECTS)|ECTS credits (1 ECTS = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, study and assessed coursework and examinations) must be completed.

Further information on the structure of the teacher training course in Jena can be obtained from the Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research.

Why study in Jena?

  • The Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences de offers you an interesting, challenging and varied degree programme that provides sound insights into key areas of Chemistry. Chemistry in Jena looks back on a long tradition with Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner (1780-1849), Goethe's scientific advisory service(s)|consultations and the discoverer of catalysis and the triad theory, and is at the same time a location for state-of-the-art research.
  • The school placement semester as part of the Jena model of teacher training reinforces the practical orientation and introduces you to the reality of school teaching at an early stage. The didactic supervision of the school placement semester as well as the further didactic training will prepare you for the tasks of a future chemistry teacher and enable you to carry out modern, varied chemistry lessons in terms of content and methodology in a self-employed and responsible manner.

What can you do after your studies?

Career opportunities:

  • 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.

  • 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.

The teaching degree completed in Thuringia is recognised|to credit in all other federal states upon formal request to the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. You can apply to the Ministries of Education and Cultural Affairs of other federal states both for the preparatory service (Referendariat) and for employment in the teaching profession (after completing the second state examination). You can obtain more detailed information on this from the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.

Downloads and links for the degree programme

From winter semester 2024/25:

Until summer semester 2024:

What are we looking for in prospective students?

  • A good understanding of Mathematics
  • Interest in substances, their properties and reactions
  • manual dexterity
  • enjoy experimenting, developing and optimising experiments

Working as a chemistry teacher requires, among other things, flexibility, decisiveness, prudence and a high degree of organisational skills as well as social skills in working with pupils, parents and colleagues. Last but not least, prospective chemistry teachers should enjoy working with children and young people and want to share their own enthusiasm for Chemistry with them.

Admission requirements

  • University entrance qualification

    A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

    More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.

  • Initial internship

    In Jena, the teacher training course includes an introductory internship de 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.

Contacts

Academic Advisory Service - Dr. Kristina Dubnack
Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations (ASPA)

Telephone hours:
Mondays and Fridays (9:00 – 11:00)
Wednesdays (13:00 – 15:00)

The ASPA is primarily responsible for students in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology.

Postal address:
Akademisches Studien- und Prüfungsamt
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena

Examinations Office of the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences
Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Zentrum für Lehrerbildung und Bildungsforschung
Semmelweisstr. 12
07743 Jena

Student Tutor for Teacher Training
Central Student Advisory Service

Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

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Student Service Centre

Opening hours:
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - International students

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
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