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Program

Overview

Our program's core encompasses a balanced selection of courses that expand your language proficiency, deepen your cultural understanding, and broaden your worldview. See the Academic Catalog

Degree Requirements

Understanding the degree requirements is vital as you embark on your journey towards a German Studies degree. Degree requirements ensure you cover the material you need to learn in order to successfully complete your degree. Prerequisites ensure you are prepared to be successful in your next course, but that it also challenges you. You can major or minor in German and we also offer a Teaching Certification emphasis for German majors who aspire to become teachers.

German Major

Our German major curriculum is carefully designed to guide you through a comprehensive study of the language and its rich cultural context. From beginner to advanced levels, you'll master essential linguistic skills, including speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Our expert faculty will be there to support you every step of the way.

German Major

German Teaching Certification

For aspiring educators, we provide a teaching certification emphasis for German majors that equips you with the knowledge and experience to become a skilled and inspiring German language teacher, preparing the next generation of language learners.

Teaching Emphasis Requirements

German Minor

Our German program also offers a German minor, allowing you to enhance your academic profile with language proficiency and cultural expertise alongside your primary field of study.

German Minor Requirements

Courses Offered

Explore a diverse range of courses catered to students with varying levels of language proficiency and interests. Engage actively in the learning process, participate in discussions, and pursue research opportunities under the guidance of our committed faculty.

German Courses Offered

Curriculum Guide

The curriculum guide provides an example four-year plan for a German major with a minor in Humanistic Studies. The following is a curriculum guide for a four-year German degree program. The curriculum guide is subject to change without notice. Students should consult a German program advisor to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

German Major Curriculum Guide
German Major Curriculum Guide (PDF)