Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The university program in question is the Lehramtsstudium Sekundarstufe Allgemeinbildung, which is divided into a Bachelor's degree (8 semesters/240 ECTS credits) and a Master's degree (4 semesters/120 ECTS credits). Students choose two teaching subjects according to their interests and acquire subject-specific and didactic knowledge in lectures. In addition, they complete general educational science basics and pedagogical-practical studies.

Program Structure

• The Bachelor's degree program consists of:
  • General educational science basics
  • Pedagogical-practical studies
  • Two teaching subjects
• The Master's degree program consists of:
  • Advanced subject-specific and didactic knowledge
  • Specialized courses in the chosen teaching subjects
  • A master's thesis

Teaching Subjects

• Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährung (Home Economics and Nutrition) is one of the available teaching subjects.
• Students can choose to study a third teaching subject through an extension program.

Curriculum

Bachelor's Degree Curriculum

• The curriculum for the Bachelor's degree in Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährung includes:
  • UF HE 01: Orientierungsveranstaltung (Orientation Event)
  • UF HE 02: Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen für Lehramt Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährung (Scientific Foundations for Home Economics and Nutrition Teaching)
  • UF HE 03: Haushalts- und Wirtschaftslehre für Lehramt Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährung (Household and Economics for Home Economics and Nutrition Teaching)
  • UF HE 04: Humanernährung (Human Nutrition)
  • UF HE 05: Lebensmittelwissenschaften für Lehramt Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährung (Food Science for Home Economics and Nutrition Teaching)
  • UF HE 06: Nahrungsmittelproduktion (Food Production)
  • UF HE 07: Einführung in die Unterrichtsgestaltung (Introduction to Lesson Planning)
  • UF HE 08: Methodenkompetenz für Lehramt Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährung (Methodological Competence for Home Economics and Nutrition Teaching)
  • UF HE 09a: Alternatives Pflichtmodul Projektorientierter Kompetenzerwerb (Alternative Mandatory Module: Project-Based Competence Acquisition)
  • UF HE 09b: Alternatives Pflichtmodul Fachpraktischer Kompetenzerwerb (Alternative Mandatory Module: Subject-Specific Practical Competence Acquisition)
  • UF HE 10: Wahlbereich (Elective Area)
  • UF HE 11: Fachbezogenes Schulpraktikum (Subject-Specific School Practice)
  • UF HE 12: Bachelormodul Wissenschaftliches Schreiben und Präsentieren (Bachelor's Module: Scientific Writing and Presentation)

Master's Degree Curriculum

• The curriculum for the Master's degree in Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährung includes:
  • UF MA HE 01: Public Health Nutrition und Gesundheitsbildung (Public Health Nutrition and Health Education)
  • UF MA HE 02: Alternative Pflichtmodule (Alternative Mandatory Modules)
    • UF MA HE 02.1: Alternatives Pflichtmodul Vertiefende Public Health Nutrition: Lebensstilmodifikation (Alternative Mandatory Module: Advanced Public Health Nutrition - Lifestyle Modification)
    • UF MA HE 02.2: Alternatives Pflichtmodul Vertiefende Haushaltsökonomie (Alternative Mandatory Module: Advanced Home Economics)
    • UF MA HE 02.3: Alternatives Pflichtmodul Kulturgeschichte und verhaltenswissenschaftliche Aspekte der Ernährung (Alternative Mandatory Module: Cultural History and Behavioral Aspects of Nutrition)
    • UF MA HE 02.4: Alternatives Pflichtmodul Lebensmittelsicherheit und Hygiene (Alternative Mandatory Module: Food Safety and Hygiene)
  • UF MA HE 03: Fachdidaktische Begleitung der Praxisphase (Subject-Specific Didactic Accompaniment of the Practical Phase)
  • UF MA HE 04: Vertiefende Fachdidaktik der Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährungswissenschaft (Advanced Subject-Specific Didactics of Home Economics and Nutrition Science)
  • UF MA HE 05: Praktische Erfahrungen als Begleitung zur Masterarbeit (Practical Experiences as Accompaniment to the Master's Thesis)

Facts and Figures

• Number of students: 274
• Number of graduates in the previous academic year: 25
• Median number of semesters until completion: 10.6
• Data status: December 3, 2024

Career Prospects

• 83% of graduates in Austria are employed three years after graduation.
• The average monthly salary for graduates is approximately 3,035.
• 45% of graduates work in the public administration sector.