The ZDS curriculum consists of five modules. The students choose courses which may not correspond with their respective main subjects.

Module 1: German History

1. German History 1 (2 credits)
2. German History 2 (2 credits)

Module 2: Interdisciplinary Courses I

1. Germany and Europe (2 credits)
2. Germany and China (2 credits)
3. Germany and Globalization (2 credits)

Module 3: Interdisciplinary Courses II

1. German Philosophy (2 credits)
2. German Literature (2 credits)
3. German Art (2 credits)

Module 4: Interdisciplinary Courses III

1. German Politics and German Law (2 credits)
2. German Economy and Society (2 credits)
3. German Educational System (2 credits)

Module 5: Interdisciplinary courses IV

1. Reformation (2 credits)
2. Enlightenment (2 credits)
3. The Welfare State (2 credits)