German Minor

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The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts offers a minor in German. Students minoring in German acquire advanced-level language proficiency, become knowledgeable about the cultures of the German-speaking areas, their history and literature, and acquire a range of analytic and interpretive skills. The combination of language proficiency, cross-cultural aptitude, and the ability to think critically ensures that our graduates can navigate the world and are well-prepared for a variety of professions, including business, government, engineering, law, education, and academia. Students should contact the German Studies coordinator in the Department of World Languages and Literatures for additional information.

Admission Requirements

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Requirements for a Minor in German:

18 hours at the 200 level and above. No more than 3 hours may be obtained by means of a German Studies course taught in English. At least 9 hours must be at the 300 level or higher.

Language Core (6 Credit Hours)

GER 201 and GER 202 , or their equivalent, are required. A grade of “C-” or better is required in each course counted toward the minor and a “C” (2.00) average or better for all courses counted towards the minor.

Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)

At least 9 hours must be at the 300 level or higher. No more than 3 hours may be obtained by means of a German Studies course taught in English.

Total Credit Hours: 18

Additional Requirements

A grade of “C-” or better is required in each course counted toward the minor and a “C” (2.00) average or better for all courses counted towards the minor.