Educational Sciences — Primary Education
About the Program
Do you want to become a primary school teacher but have no teaching qualification? The Educational Sciences — Primary Education programme at FHM Rostock makes it possible. This unique programme treats early childhood pedagogy and primary school pedagogy as equally important and closely intertwined.
This Bachelor's programme provides comprehensive knowledge and practice-oriented skills in early childhood education and primary school pedagogy. Shaping the transition from nursery to primary school is of great importance for children's development, and this programme focuses specifically on that critical phase.
Developed in response to the nationwide teacher shortage in Germany, this programme offers a new pathway into the teaching profession as a career changer. It enables you to work in both teaching and leisure settings at primary school level.
Throughout the programme you will learn how to support and foster children's talents from the very beginning, and how to design a seamless transition between nursery and primary school. With a suitable Master's degree you can apply for in-service preparatory training.
What You Will Learn
- Alternative lateral entry route into the teaching profession
- Integrated approach combining early childhood and primary school pedagogy
- 100% practice-based full-time on-campus programme
- Admission without NC (no Numerus Clausus)
- Small study groups and personal mentoring
- High demand in Germany — secure career prospects
This programme offers an innovative solution to the teacher shortage in Germany, providing the opportunity to guide children through the most critical phases of their educational journey.
