Hours required and general/college requirements

The German studies major consists of a minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the General University Requirements  in the Academic policies  section of the catalog and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences  requirements.

Major requirements

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements . Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information, see an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Additional information

• A minimum grade of C is required for a course to count toward the German studies major.
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 in the course work that applies to the major is required for graduation.
• Additional courses taught in English may be approved in consultation with the German coordinator.

Four-year degree plan (example)

The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

*See “Advanced-level courses” above.