Teacher training at secondary schools (first state examination)

The program trains secondary school teachers in two subjects, which can be freely selected and combined from the range of subjects.

For the subjects art, music and sports, an artistic entrance examination or a practical sports aptitude test must be taken. In addition to the teaching subjects, the core study program in education and social sciences is a compulsory part of the teacher training program at the University of Kassel. Graduates with the First State Examination for the teaching profession at Hauptschulen and Realschulen can apply for the pedagogical preparatory service. This is organized by state authorities, in Hesse by the Hessische Lehrkräfteakademie, and takes place at study seminars and training schools. After the preparatory service, the second state examination is taken, which includes the teaching qualification for the teaching profession at Hauptschulen and Realschulen.