Advising

Students interested in taking German should always feel free to speak with a German faculty member about travel courses, study abroad opportunities, and post-graduate opportunities in a variety of fields/careers using German. In general, all students are encouraged to take at least two years of college-level German (up through Ger 202), since a number of study abroad programs and post-graduate scholarships to Germany require this preparation.

Students starting in 101 are highly encouraged to take advantage of the May term travel language course in Bremen, Germany.

German minor

Students start their minor at the Ger 201 level or higher, depending upon their language placement.  Students starting with Ger 101 are also encouraged to minor (or major). All minors must take five courses. Here is a sample course plan for a student interested in minoring with study abroad or without.  When studying abroad, the recommended internship can be tailored to the career interests of the student.  Remember that these are only sample plans, and consultation with a German faculty member is the best way to determine a plan that best works for you. The plan includes program highlights as well.

German major

Students start their major at the Ger 201 level or higher, depending upon their language placement.  All majors must take nine courses. It is possible to start with Ger 101 and still major. Here is a general sample course plan for a student interested in majoring. Here is one for students interested in Business.  When studying abroad, the recommended internship can be tailored to the career interests of the student.  Remember that these are only sample plans, and consultation with a German faculty member is the best way to determine a plan that best works for you. The plan includes program highlights as well.