Heidelberg University now offers a Computer Science endorsement (K-12) taught by campus-based full-time and adjunct faculty. Courses required for this endorsement are offered online in
This educator endorsement is added to your current Ohio teaching license and allows you to teach computer science content and courses in grades K-12
Computer Science Endorsement
Obtain the Computer Science Endorsement by completing four courses (12 credit hours) online in eight-week terms. K-12 teachers and Heidelberg education majors are eligible to apply to the program. Passing the OAE Computer Science (054) test is required to complete the endorsement.
Required courses:
• CPS 150 – Fundamentals of Computer Science
• CPS 201 – Computational Problem Solving
• CPS 316 – Spreadsheet Modeling
• EDU 395 – Computer Science Methods and Field Experience
August 20 - October 14, 2025
October 16 - December 11, 2025
January 7 - February 27, 2026
March 2 - May 4, 2026
Heidelberg is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements to accept students from all states, except for California. Non-Ohio teachers looking to add an endorsement to licensure should inquire with their state regulating official about coursework meeting state guidelines.
This program is designed to meet educational requirements for professional license or certification, which is required for employment in occupations related to this major. Please refer to this list regarding whether Heidelberg's program meets licensure requirements for specific states.
For a more detailed academic schedule, or to ask questions about any of our majors, contact the Admission Office at admission [at] heidelberg.edu or (419) 448-2330.
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