German Minor
The minor in German consists of a minimum of 20 hours. This includes:
- GERM 1502 or GERM 1507
- 9 hours of upper-level courses
- at least 6 of the 9 hours must be taught in the target language
- 3 of the 9 hours must be a Communication Literacy (CL) course. See the student's respective catalog for specific courses and requirement. This information is based on the 2025-2026 Catalog.
A grade of at least C in all major and minor courses is required. College Level Examination (CLEP) credits are accepted by the department.
Note: Students can take one of the following History courses for credit toward a German minor:
- HIST 3359 - The Nazi Era, 1919-1945
- HIST 3362 - Forging a Nation: Germany, 1871-Present
- HIST 4359 - Cultural Brilliance and Political Failure: Germany’s Weimar Republic, 1919-1933
- HIST 4360 - Germany Since 1945: A Divided Nation Confronts Its Past
Students wishing to obtain information on this minor should consult an advisor in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures. The advisors can provide information on all aspects of the major and minor programs, including career opportunities.
Why do a German Minor? The marketable skills you will gain:
Learn more about job opportunities with German here!
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st -year courses: | |
| • GERM 1502 OR 1507 | 5 |
| 2nd-year courses: | |
| • GERM 2301: A Second Course in German | 3 |
| • GERM 2302: A Second Course in German II | 3 |
| 3rd-year courses: | |
| • GERM 3301: German Culture and Society (CL) | 3 |
| • GERM 3303: Conversation and Composition (CL) | 3 |
| • GERM 3304: Introduction to Literature (CL) | 3 |
| • GERM 3305: German Language Studies (Summer Study Abroad) | 3 |
| • GERM 3306: Contemporary Germany (Summer Study Abroad) (CL) | 3 |
| • GERM 3314: Cultural Excursions in Germany (Summer Study Abroad) (CL) | 3 |
| 4th-year courses (you need at least 1): | |
| • GERM 4301: Grammar | 3 |
| • GERM 4303: German Classics (CL) | 3 |
| • GERM 4305: Readings in German Language and Literature (can be repeated for credit) (CL) | 3 |
| • GERM 4309: Business German | 3 |
| • GERM 4335: Internship to German | 3 |
| • GERM 4000: Independent Study | 1-4 |
The German Summer Study Abroad Program is usually offered every year during the first summer session. Departmental scholarships are available for study abroad.
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