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Computer Science Teaching Qualification - Bachelor's study program

Information for prospective students

Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Computer Science Teaching Qualification at the University of Stuttgart.

Is Computer Science Teaching Qualification right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science Teaching Qualification entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

Do the expectation check now and discover whether the course meets your expectations!

The expectations check focuses on the technical aspects of your studies, not the educational science aspects. Information and decision-making aids to help you decide whether a career as a teacher is right for you can be obtained, for example, from the career counseling service for teachers [de].

Expectation Check

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Computer Science Teaching Qualification entails?

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Even with little or no prior computer science education at school, I can still study Computer Science Teaching Qualification.

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The computer science program does not require any prior knowledge of computer science (e.g., programming languages). But, if you bring any prior knowledge, that’s even better.

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In the Computer Science study program, you mainly work on tasks alone. Self-study is essentially based on individual work.

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From the start of the study program – where you typically work on tasks in groups of two or three students – it is important that you can collaborate with others as this is also an important skill for your future career.

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In computer science, it doesn't matter whether I can express myself well in German or English if I have a good command of programming languages.

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Even when documenting programs, it is important that you are able to communicate your ideas in a way that others can understand. Writing reports and giving presentations is an important part of both academic study and professional life. Good knowledge of English is also important, especially since most of the specialized literature is available only in English.

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During the early semesters, regularly scheduled homework imposes a strict timeline.

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Weekly homework, which you usually complete in small groups, ensures that you engage with the course material throughout the semester and deepen your understanding. This serves as an important and necessary preparation for the exams at the end of the semester.

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At the beginning of computer science studies at the University of Stuttgart, Java is the most important programming language.

This statement is largely true

Correct! However, the underlying principles are far more important than the exact programming language. To teach these, we use Java as the foundation. Of course, you also gain hands-on experience in writing programs. Tip: Our student council offers a Java preparatory course at the end of September / beginning of October, which comes highly recommended.

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Although technology is changing rapidly, much of the content taught in computer science courses at universities remains the same for many years.

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The theoretical and methodological foundations of computer science – which are the focus of university education – change much more slowly than current technologies.

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I can pursue a computer science teaching qualification for secondary schools either at a teacher training college or at a university.

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Of course, teacher training colleges also offer computer science as a teacher training qualification. However, you will only receive a teaching qualification for high schools (secondary level II) if you graduate from a university. Teacher training colleges, on the other hand, train teachers up to secondary level I.

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At both a teacher training college and a university, the curriculums allocate equal weight to teaching methodology and computer science subject content.

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When studying at a teacher training college, the focus is on teaching methods, with computer science making up a smaller part of the course. The university, on the other hand, focuses on the subject matter of computer science, with didactics courses being taken as a supplement.

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If I study computer science, I will easily find a part-time job to finance my studies.

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The Department of Computer Science maintains close contacts with companies, providing our students with excellent career prospects. In principle, it is possible to have a part-time job during your studies – however, we recommend starting after you have passed the orientation exam. Especially in the early phase of your studies, you should allocate sufficient time for the intensive course content.

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It's your choice

0 out of 9 of your expectations turned out to be fairly accurate.

The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My skills

To successfully obtain a computer science teaching qualification, you should ideally have the following:

A strong mathematical and analytical mindset – evident in good grades in mathematics and physics, or a passion for logic puzzles.
Good communication and teamwork skills, as collaboration is essential both during your studies and in your future career.
Solid knowledge of English, as many technical texts and teaching materials are written in English.

My interests

If you would like to study for a teaching qualification in computer science, you should be able to relate to the following questions:

Are you interested in abstract solutions to concrete problems – in other words, solutions that can be applied to many similar tasks?
Are you interested in presenting IT concepts in a way that makes them both understandable and engaging for students?
Do you not only enjoy using modern technology, but also want to understand how it works inside?
Have you ever considered the advantages and disadvantages of a digital solution – for example, in terms of everyday life, school, or society?

Computer Science Teaching Qualification - Bachelor's study program

Is Computer Science Teaching Qualification right for you? Come and find out!

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