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A comparison of the theoretical and practical components of the US and German higher-education systems; what we can learn from the German approach to better prepare our students for ever-changing technologies

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  • The curriculum of technical degrees at higher education institutions in the United States needs to continuously adapt to ever changing technologies. One way to accomplish this is to adopt a more dynamic approach that separates the practical and theoretical components of the university education, and where the student concentrates on each part. An example is the German system, where the students learn about the theory through classes at the university and learn the practical application of the theory through industrial internships. I propose that universities concentrate on theory in the classroom while requiring each student participate in several semester-long internships in the industry to gain appreciation of the practical application of the theory. This, coupled with more industry involvement curriculum ensures that students will not learn out-dated material, and will make the US more competitive in the world market.
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