Academics

German Major/Minor Requirements

German Major Requirements – 36 credits

  1. German Core Curriculum – 15 credits
    • GER 202 Intermediate German 2
    • GER 350 Intensive German Grammar
    • GER 360 German for International Business
    • GER 375 Phonology and Phonetics
    • GER 495 Senior Thesis
  2. German Language Skills – choose 3 credits
    • GER 311 Advanced German Composition, Conversation, & Culture 1
    • GER 312 Advanced German Composition, Conversation, & Culture 2
  3. German Literature – choose 6 credits
    • GER 321 Introduction to German Literature 1
    • GER 322 Introduction to German Literature 2
    • GER 323 Introduction to German Literature 3
  4. Special Topics – 3 credits
    • GER 402 Special Topics
  5. Elective Courses – choose 12 credits
    • GER 311 Advanced German Composition, Conversation, & Culture 1
    • GER 312 Advanced German Composition, Conversation, & Culture 2
    • GER 321 Introduction to German Literature 1
    • GER 322 Introduction to German Literature 2
    • GER 323 Introduction to German Literature 3
    • GER 402 Special Topics
    • GER 490 Internship
    • GER _99 Independent Study
  6. Collateral Requirements – choose 3 credits
    • HIS 211 Modern Europe
    • HIS 321 The Reformation
    • HIS 334 Germany: Rise, Fall, and Reunification 1850-Present
    • HIS 331 Selected Topics in European History (when topic is of German History)
  7. Approved Program of Residence

German Minor Requirements – 24 credits

  1. German Minor Core Courses – 12 credits
    • GER 202 Intermediate German 2
    • GER 360 German for International Business
    • GER 375 Phonology and Phonetics
    • GER 402 Special Topics
  2. German Language Skills – choose 3 credits
    • GER 311 Advanced German Composition, Conversation, & Culture 1
    • GER 312 Advanced German Composition, Conversation, & Culture 2
  3. German Literature – choose 3 credits
    • GER 321 Introduction to German Literature 1
    • GER 322 Introduction to German Literature 2
    • GER 323 Introduction to German Literature 3
  4. Electives – choose 6 credits that have been taken to fulfill the above requirements
    • GER 311 Advanced German Composition, Conversation, & Culture 1
    • GER 312 Advanced German Composition, Conversation, & Culture 2
    • GER 321 Introduction to German Literature 1
    • GER 322 Introduction to German Literature 2
    • GER 323 Introduction to German Literature 3
    • GER 350 Intensive German Grammar
    • GER 402 Special Topics
    • GER 490 Internship
    • GER _99 Independent Study
  5. Collateral Requirements – choose 3 credits
    • HIS 211 Modern Europe
    • HIS 321 The Reformation
    • HIS 334 Germany: Rise, Fall, and Reunification, 1850-Present
    • HIS 331 Selected Topics in European History (when topic is of German History)

Grade Point Average: To have a major/minor in German approved for graduation, a student must have a minimum grade of C in each course individually and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in courses selected by the student to satisfy the major. Students seeking Education certification are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.