Program Overview

Master of Education in Chemistry

The Master of Education in Chemistry is a graduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective chemistry teachers. The program combines comprehensive specialized didactic training, the acquisition of competence in school experiments, and the use of the Alfried Krupp School Science Laboratory as an extracurricular learning center.

Program Structure

The program is structured to increasingly interlink theory and practice. In the first semester, students are introduced to basic didactic terms, concepts, and contexts, as well as the theoretical principles of numerous media applied to practical examples relevant to schools. The second semester focuses on linking theory and practice under laboratory conditions, where students test, analyze, and reflect on the teaching of chemistry content to pupils in the Alfried Krupp School Laboratory of Science.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Comprehensive specialized didactic training
• Acquisition of competence in school experiments
• Use of the Alfried Krupp School Science Laboratory as an extracurricular learning center
• Didactics of chemistry
• Media in chemistry teaching
• Chemical school experiments
• Lesson planning and analysis

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Master of Education in Chemistry include a mandatory counseling interview, which is conducted by the student advisory service responsible for the Master of Education. Students must also fulfill the admission requirements specified in the currently valid examination regulations and obtain a certificate from the Professional School of Education confirming that they meet the admission requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Education in Chemistry program have a wide range of career options, including:

• Teaching positions at secondary schools
• Editorial work in textbook publishing or educational media
• Public relations work
• Pursuing a doctorate in specialized didactics or subject science

Program Details

• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• Start of studies: Winter and summer semester
• Type of studies: Graduate
• Language of instruction: German
• Admission: Free of admission
• Scope: 31 CP (full-time)
  • Specialized science (modules 1 and 2): 14 CP
  • Chemistry didactics (modules 3, 4, and 5): 17 CP
  • Final thesis: 8 CP

Module Plan

A detailed module plan is available, outlining the specific courses and credit points for each module.

Application and Admission

Application and admission procedures are outlined, including the requirement for a counseling interview and the need to fulfill the admission requirements specified in the examination regulations.