Teacher training at the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau
The RPTU is the only university in Rhineland-Palatinate to offer teacher training courses in all types of schools:
- Primary school (Landau)
- Special Needs Education (Landau)
- Junior high school (Kaiserslautern and Landau)
- High school(Kaiserslautern and Landau)
- Vocational school (Kaiserslautern)
To become a teacher, you will go through the following phases in all types of schools:
- Bachelor's degree (B.Ed., 6 semesters)
- Master's programme (M.Ed., 2-4 semesters)
- Probationary training (18 months)
In all types of schools you combine
1st subject + 2nd subject + educational sciences
In addition to your subject-related studies, you will complete 4 internships during your studies.
The length of study, possible subject combinations and content differ depending on the type of school chosen.
The Centre for Teacher Education supports you as the central interface between the institutions of teacher training in all questions concerning the teacher training programme.
Range of subjects and possible combinations
| 1st. subject | and a 2nd. subjekt from the following group |
|---|---|
| English, French, German, Mathematics | Biology, Catholic Religious Education, Chemistry, Economics and Work, English, Ethics/Philosophy, Fine ArtsE, French, GeographyZ, German, Mathematics, Physics, Protestant Religious Education, Social Studies, SportsE |
E= Suitability test required
Z= Restricted admission
| 1st. subject | and a 2nd. subjekt from the following group |
|---|---|
| German, Mathematics, Economics and Work | Biology, Catholic Religious Education, Chemistry, Economics and Work, English, Ethics/Philosophy, Fine ArtsE, French, GeographyZ, German, Mathematics, Physics, Protestant Religious Education, Social Studies, SportsE |
E= Suitability test required
Z= Restricted admission
| 1st and 2nd subject from the following group |
|---|
Kaiserslautern BiologyZ, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, SportsE Landau Biology, Catholic Religious Education, Chemistry, Economics and Work, English, Ethics/Philosophy, Fine ArtsE, French, GeographyZ, German, Mathematics, Physics, Protestant Religious Education, Social Studies, SportsE |
E= Eignungsprüfung erforderlich
Z= Fach ist zulassungsbeschränkt
| 1st and 2nd subject from the following group |
|---|
Kaiserslautern BiologyZ, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, SportE Landau Biology, Catholic Religious Education (no M.Ed.), Chemistry, Economics and Work, English, Ethics/Philosophy, Fine ArtsE, French, GeographyZ, German, Mathematics, Physics, Protestant Religious Education, Social Studies, SportsE |
E= Suitability test required
Z= Restricted admission
| One vocational subject | and one general education subject |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences, Construction, Electrical Enginieering, EngineeringW, Health SciencesW,Z, Metals Technology, Wood EngineeringW, | BiologyZ, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, SportsE |
or
| One vocational subject | and a second subject with an affinity to it |
|---|---|
| Electrical Enginieering | Automation Technology, Media Technology |
E= Suitability test required
Z= Restricted admission
W= Start only in winter semesters
Structure and duration of studies depending on type of school
| 1.-4. Semester B.Ed. | 2 subjetcs + Educational Sciences |
|---|---|
| 5.-6. Semester B.Ed. | Primary education |
| 7.-8. Semester M.Ed. | Primary education |
Primary education covers following areas of study: foundations of Educational Sciences, Foreign Language Education, German, Mathematics, Physical Education and Aesthetic Education as well as the compulsory elective area. Which areas you have to study according to your subject combination can be found in the examination regulations.
| 1.-4. Semester B.Ed. | 2 subjetcs + Educational Sciences |
|---|---|
| 5.-6. Semester B.Ed. | Basics of special needs education |
| 7.-9. Semester M.Ed. | Two special needs education areas |
| 1.-6. Semester B.Ed. | 2 subjects + Educational Sciences |
|---|---|
| 7.-9. Semester M.Ed. | 2 subjects + Educational Sciences |
| 1.-6. Semester B.Ed. | 2 subjects + Educational Sciences |
|---|---|
| 7.-10. Semester M.Ed. | 2 subjects + Educational Sciences |
| 1.-6. Semester B.Ed. | 2 subjects + Educational Sciences |
|---|---|
| 7.-10. Semester M.Ed. | 2 subjects + Educational Sciences |
Note: 52 weeks of professional experience must be proven before the start of the teacher training/preparatory service. More information on this can be obtained from the Centre for Teacher Education.
Centre for Teacher Education
The Centre for Teacher Education advises you on general topics related to teacher training and the teaching profession. If you are not quite sure yet whether teaching is the right profession for you, you are welcome to take advantage of the aptitude counselling service.
Cross- and lateral entry, need for recruitment
Have you already completed your studies and would like to work as a teacher? The Ministry of Education provides information on lateral entry into the teaching profession.
Not all subjects and school types have a high demand for teaching staff. Here you will find an overview of current and projected recruitment needs.
Informationen on the courses
Counselling on your indidual subjects
Kontakt
SSC Kaiserslautern
Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. Geb. 47
67663 Kaiserslautern
ssc-kl[at]rptu.de
0631 205 5252
SSC Landau
Marie-Curie-Straße 5a
76829 Landau
ssc-ld[at]rptu.de
06341 - 280 37340