Teaching Certificate for Computer Science and Computer Science Management
| Duration: |
9 Semester |
| Degree: |
Magister (Mag. rer. nat.) |
| Prerequisites: |
General Qualification for University Entrance or Equivalent
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The Teaching Certificate for Computer Science and Computer Science Management is a diploma study. It is a combination of two subjects combining research-driven teaching, technical didactics and practical experience in schools in a meaningful manner. The University of Innsbruck educates teachers for general secondary institutions and for secondary institutions with a specific focus.
Goals
The Teaching Certificate for Computer Science and Computer Science Management will provide you with well-grounded knowledge about basic-principles, technologies and applications of Computer Science. Most emphasis is put on enabling you to teach students Computer Science in a simple, understandable, correct and motivating manner. In order to critically scrutinize and extend the curriculum in a meaningful manner, it is important to get a grasp of Computer Science and the scientific background. The social importance of Computer Science and Information Technology respectively the responsible handling thereof are also an important part of the curriculum. Students will also be provided with judicial background knowledge.
Alumni of this program are able to handle models for planning, execution and evaluation of Computer Science education. Students will receive education (among others) in the area of Databases, Software Development, Operating Systems and Networks. Another core-competency is the ability to evaluate software systems and to integrate them in classes in an appropriate manner. Not only the competence in regard to applications, but also the ability to understand the concepts behind them is a very important part of the program. Complex, interrelated matters shall be communicated in a simple and understandable manner.
The Teaching Certificate for Computer Science and Computer Science Management also enables you to work in the area of education for grown-ups.
Extent and Content of the Program
The Teaching Certificate for Computer Science and Computer Science Management comprises two subjects and is divided into two parts.
The first part comprises 52.5 ECTS credit points and lasts 4 semesters. The second part comprises 52.5 ECTS credit points per subject and lasts 5 semesters. Besides the specialist training and didactic training a hands-on experience in schools is part of the program. Further Information can be found on the ILS (Institut für LehrerInnenbildung und Schulforschung) homepage.
The Portal of the University of Innsbruck offers important first-hand information:
You can find the Curriculum and important forms for the Teaching Certificate for Computer Science and Computer Science Management on the Exam Department's homepage.
Via LFU:online you can access all current Lectures and Courses
Using a special online-tool you can compose your own time table, or display individual semesters or branches of study at the MIP Faculty.
If you want to get in touch via telephone - Michael Felderer will be happy to answer any questions. Phone: +43 (0)512 507 96821
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