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Informatik / Computer Science (First State Examination / Extended Examination)
Program: Informatik / Computer Science
Degree: First State Examination
Program length: 9 semesters / 4.5 years (240 ECTS points)
Start: Winter semester
Description
The subject of "Informatik / Computer Science" in the Teaching in Secondary Schools program is oriented based on the requirements of the practice of teaching Computer Science in secondary schools.
The program imparts the essential mindset of computer science required for carrying out the teaching profession at secondary schools and teaches students to appropriately and concretely apply methods and processes of computer science.
The university education focuses on the fundamentals and consolidated sub-fields, but also on new developments in computer science. This also includes skills for the evaluation of computer equipment and the planning of computer use at schools, in consideration of pedagogical viewpoints, and the didactic development of computer science-specific subject content and its instruction.
Major topics
The content of the subject of "Informatik / Computer Science" considers the fundamental subject matter, mindsets and methods of computer science. This includes a well-founded basic education in programming, algorithms and data structures, concepts of programming languages and databases, and an introduction into mathematical principles and theoretical computer science.
Students can set their own areas of specialization in the area of compulsory electives. The latest developments and their analysis, as well as issues of societal effects of technology and technological development are addressed in the course instruction.
Objectives
The program qualifies students for academic work and for the socially responsible execution of the teaching profession based on the acquired expertise; that is, through knowledge, qualifications and perspectives.
The university education provides future teachers with professional qualifications in order to analyze, plan, design and reflect educational processes in computer science instruction in schools.
Admission requirements
Education certificates General higher education entrance qualification or subject-related higher education entrance qualification or master’s certificate and comparable certificates from advanced professional training or professional qualifications Certifications of program-specific knowledge and skills to be submitted prior to admission German Skills:
DSH 2Restricted admission No Who can answer questions?
Technical questions about your application
Content-related questions about the program
Dr. Dorothea Strauer
Hans-Meerwein-Straße
Room 04 D 14 (Level D4, in the library)
Tel.: +49 6421/28 25455
Email: strauer@mathematik.uni-marburg.de
Office hours: Thursdays 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central European Time)Formal questions about your application
Ellen Huth
Tel.: +49 6421/28 22222
Email: application@uni-marburg.de
Office hours: Mondays - Fridays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Central European Time)Application & Deadlines
