Mathematics
Mathematics (Teaching degree)
As a math teacher, you have the unique opportunity to inspire students, develop their logical thinking, and prepare them for a successful future. With your passion for math, you can shape young minds and have a positive impact on their lives. You’ll not only teach math skills, but also important skills like problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning that are invaluable in all aspects of life. By helping students understand and apply mathematical concepts, you enable them to reach their full potential.
- Degree
- Teaching degree
- Duration of studies in semester
- 9/7 (GYM/Sonstige)
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen, Nuremberg
- Number of students
- 250-600
- Subject group
- Teaching Degree, Mathematics, Natural sciences
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Admission Requirements
- No Admissions Restrictions
What is the degree program about?
The subject-related content of the teaching degree program is largely determined by the Ministry of Education. Thus, linear algebra, analysis, stochastics, geometry, number theory and, for grammar school teachers, applied mathematics, algebra and function theory are on the timetable.
As you will not only need specialist knowledge as a mathematics teacher later on, but also have to be able to convey this knowledge in a way that is appropriate for students, you will deal with the learning and teaching of mathematics in mathematics didactics.
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It should be noted that in addition to the study of one or two teaching subjects, teaching degree programs include study in educational sciences and subject didactics as well as completion of internships.
Teacher training at grammar schools
This teaching degree program includes the study of two teaching subjects, including subject didactics, in a standard period of study of 9 semesters. At FAU, mathematics can be combined with German, English, computer science, Latin, physics, Protestant religious education, Catholic religious education (in cooperation with the University of Bamberg), sports, psychology (in cooperation with the University of Bamberg) and economics.
The courses in mathematics in the first year of study are the two modules Analysis and Linear Algebra in Erlangen, which are also required for the Bachelor’s programs. On the basis of the academic achievements to be acquired in the first 6 semesters, a Bachelor’s degree can be awarded upon application (Bachelor of Arts, in the case of the combination with Computer Science or Physics: Bachelor of Science). The written term paper, which must be completed for the teaching degree program, is counted as a bachelor’s thesis upon application.
Teacher training at elementary, middle and secondary schools and vocational schools
The standard period of study for the teaching professions at elementary, middle and secondary schools is 7 semesters. A second subject must be selected for the Realschule teaching degree program; chemistry, physics, computer science, economics, German, English, (Protestant) religious education, art, music and sports can be combined with mathematics. Upon application, the Bachelor of Education can also be awarded here.
Teaching profession at vocational schools
Mathematics can also be chosen as a teaching subject in the two bachelor’s/master’s degree programs leading to a teaching profession for vocational schools: „Vocational Education Technology“ and „Business Studies/Business Education““. The standard period of study for the teaching profession for vocational schools is 10 semesters in total.
Applicants who wish to study the mathematics subprogram of the bachelor’s degree program „Vocational Education/Social Pedagogy“ located at the University of Bamberg must enroll in mathematics (Bachelor of Education) at FAU.
The study of mathematics as a teaching subject begins with independent courses at the Nuremberg location (Regensburger Str. 160). In the first year of study, the mathematics module „Elements of Linear Algebra“ and – in the second semester – the first part of the mathematics module „Elements of Analysis“ must be attended in Nuremberg.
Details on the requirements in all teaching degree programs can be found in the Teacher Examination Regulations I and the Module Handbook.
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You do not need any special prior knowledge for the course itself. The most important thing is that you are interested in the subject matter, so that you can have fun and enjoy your studies, even if things get stressful from time to time.
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The teaching degree program requires increased self-organization. Students have to decide for themselves which courses and exams fit best into their schedules, and they also have to be careful not to take on too much at once.
Under certain conditions, students in all teaching degree programs can apply for the academic degree „Bachelor“ after usually 6 semesters according to the LAPO. The type of Bachelor’s degree depends on the type of school studied and, if applicable, the choice of subject. Further information can be found on the homepage of the Center for Teacher Education (ZfL).
Subject combination possibilities:
Orientation Week
During the week of October 9-13, 2023, the Departments of Mathematics, Data Science, and Physics, in conjunction with FSI, will offer an orientation week for all first-year students in the following programs:
– Bachelor Mathematics
– Bachelor of Economics and Mathematics
– Bachelor Industrial Mathematics
– Teaching degree (grammar school) Mathematics
– Bachelor Data Science
– Bachelor Physics
– Teaching degree (grammar school) Physics
The course is optional, but participation is strongly recommended.
More detailed information can be found at the following website: https://mp.fsi.fau.de/index.php/ersti-infos/orientierungswoche
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Application deadline winter semester
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30.09.
- Application deadline summer semester
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31.03.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 or equivalent
- Details and notes
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In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
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