Extension course in economics for teachers
The Economics extension course provides students with in-depth academic and didactic skills in the field of economic education and the ability to apply these skills in a school-specific manner. The content focuses on areas such as the social market economy, economic policy, sustainability, consumer education, economic research methods and practical implementation in the classroom.
Extension degree program
It is possible to study the extension course in economics for the teaching degree at Haupt- Real-, Sekundar- und Gesamtschulen (HRSGe) and the teaching degree at Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen (GymGe).
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Start of studies
Summer and winter semester -
Scope of study
48 (HRSGe) or 63 (Gym/Ge) credit points -
Degree
Teaching qualification in economics -
Language of instruction
German
Career prospects
This extension course gives students and already trained teachers the opportunity to acquire an additional, third teaching qualification in economics in conjunction with an undergraduate teaching degree. This improves future entry opportunities for prospective teachers and offers trained teachers an additional qualification in the field of economic education.
