German and German Studies Major Requirements

Prerequisites:

GER 201 Intermediate German I
GER 202 Intermediate German II
Note: To qualify for admittance to either major, a student must complete the prerequisite with an average grade of “B.”

German Major

Eight Advanced Courses

The list must include the following:
GER 302 German Civilization II
GER 304 Advanced Composition
GER 310 Masterpieces of German Literature
GER 412 Contemporary Germany
Note: GER 216, 218, 306, 419 and GER 420 may be counted toward the major (with supplemental activities in German).

German Studies Major

Eight Advanced Courses

The list must include the following:
GER 302 German Civilization II
GER 304 Advanced Composition
GER 412 Contemporary Germany
Note: GER 216, 218, 306, 419 and GER 420 may be counted toward the major (with supplemental activities in German).

AP Credit:

Incoming students who receive a score of “4” or “5” on the AP German Examination have fulfilled the prerequisite for the major.

A maximum of four courses taken at other institutions or as part of a study abroad program in a German-speaking country may apply toward either major.

Departmental Honors:

Candidates must register for GER 502 in the fall semester of the senior year and complete a senior thesis under the supervision of a faculty member. GER 502 counts toward completion of the major.