German Studies Major

In this major, students pursue interdisciplinary studies in a number of fields that relate directly to German. Students construct their own program of forty credits: twenty-four credits or more within the German Department and, with departmental approval, up to sixteen credits in other disciplines.

Major requirements

Sixteen credits within the German Department chosen from:

Language courses:

Courses Taught in English:

Four or eight credits at the 300-level chosen from:

Four credits chosen from:

GER 401 Senior Seminar
GER 500 Individual Research

Other Department or Program Courses

Up to Sixteen credits may be taken from other Departments. Students are strongly encouraged to work with the German Studies advisor to plan out the most suitable program of study based on individual interests and learning goals.

Please note: If your courses from other departments and programs do not include a 300-level course, then one additional 300-level course must be taken in the German Department.

These are only a few examples offered in other departments since course offerings tend to change from time to time:

Note:

If a First Year Experience is offered by the German Department, it may be counted toward the major.