Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor Program in Grundschulpädagogik

The Bachelor program in Grundschulpädagogik at the Freie Universität Berlin is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of primary school pedagogy. The program is structured to ensure that students acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to become effective teachers in primary schools.

Program Structure

The Bachelor program in Grundschulpädagogik consists of a total of 180 Leistungspunkte (LP), which are equivalent to 30 hours of work per LP. The program is divided into several modules, including:

• Two study subjects, each with a scope of 45 LP
• A specialization subject with a scope of 50 LP
• The study area of Lehramtsbezogene Berufswissenschaft (LBW) for primary schools, with a scope of 30 LP
• A Bachelor's thesis with a scope of 10 LP

Study Subjects and Specialization

The program offers a range of study subjects and specializations, including:

• Sachunterricht/Gesellschaftswissenschaften
• Mathematik
• Deutsch
• Englisch
• Sachunterricht/Naturwissenschaften
• Französisch
• Kunst (UdK)
• Musik (UdK)
• Sonderpädagogik

Possible Combinations of Study Subjects and Specializations

The following combinations of study subjects and specializations are possible:

• Sachunterricht/Gesellschaftswissenschaften, Mathematik, Deutsch
• Sachunterricht/Naturwissenschaften, Mathematik, Deutsch
• Englisch, Mathematik, Deutsch
• Deutsch, Mathematik, Sachunterricht/Gesellschaftswissenschaften
• Deutsch, Mathematik, Sachunterricht/Naturwissenschaften
• Deutsch, Mathematik, Englisch
• Deutsch, Mathematik, Französisch
• Deutsch, Mathematik, Kunst (UdK)
• Deutsch, Mathematik, Musik (UdK)
• Deutsch, Mathematik, Sonderpädagogik

Lehramtsbezogene Berufswissenschaft (LBW)

The LBW study area is a compulsory part of the Bachelor program with a teaching option. In the LBW modules, students acquire basic educational science, language education, and general didactic competencies. The modules include:

• Basismodul Deutsch als Zweitsprache/Sprachbildung
• Modul Pädagogisches Handeln in Schulen, which includes a 90-hour school practice

School Practice

The school practice is an essential part of the LBW study area. Students gain first-hand experience as teachers and get to know the school environment. The practice is theory-based and reflected upon before and after the practice.

Bachelor's Thesis

The Bachelor's thesis is a compulsory part of the program, with a scope of 10 LP. Students can apply for a Master's place without having completed their Bachelor's degree, provided they have completed at least 2/3 of the required credits.

Admission and Application

For information on admission and application, please refer to the university's website or contact the Studierenden-Service-Center.

Program Duration and Structure

The standard period of study for the Bachelor program in Grundschulpädagogik is six semesters. The program consists of modules that are combined to create an individual study plan. Students should orient themselves according to the "exemplary study schedule" to avoid overlaps, excessive workload, or idle times.

Support and Guidance

The university offers various support services, including:

• Studierenden-Service-Center
• Studienbüro Grundschulpädagogik
• Prüfungsbüro Grundschulpädagogik
• Prüfungsbüro Lehramtsbezogene Berufswissenschaft

Documents and Links

For further information and documents, please refer to the university's website.