Major or Minor in German!
German Major: 8 units
German Minor: 6 units
Please talk to a faculty member for a helpful overview of major or minor requirements.
Requirements for the Major in German Studies
Number of Units
Eight units are required, at the level of German 203 and above (the eight may include the SIP).
Units that may be counted towards the major are:
- German 203, German 204, German 300-level courses, German 400-level courses, German 593 (SIP), independent study at 300-level or above
- an English-language course taught in German Studies or related field (e.g. GERM 200)
- AP score of 4 or 5
- IB score of 5, 6 or 7
Required Courses
- GERM 301 (prerequisite to all 400-level courses; may be substituted with coursework from study abroad)
- Senior Seminar in German
- At least two additional courses at 400-level taught on campus (beyond Senior Seminar)
For the major, no more than three units may be earned off campus. For long-term study abroad, students generally count two units towards their German major or minor. For students on extended-term study abroad, please consult with faculty, as three units may be counted in some cases. Courses from study abroad may replace required courses in consultation with a faculty member. One English-language cognate may be counted, e.g. GERM 200, with Department approval.
Students considering a major in German Studies are strongly encouraged to begin in their study of German in their first year.
German Studies majors and minors are also encouraged to take coursework in cognate programs in areas such as History, Jewish Studies, Political Science, African Studies, Philosophy, Art History, Film and Media Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, International and Area Studies, or International Economics and Business.
Requirements for the Minor in German Studies
Number of Units
Six units are required, at the level of German 201 and above.
Required Courses
- GERM 301 (prerequisite to all 400-level courses; may be substituted with coursework from study abroad)
- One 400-level course taught on campus
- One additional course at 300- or 400-level taught on campus
Units that may be counted towards the minor are:
German 201, German 203, German 204, German 300-level courses, German 400-level courses, German 593 (SIP)
Due to course sequencing and prerequisites, German minors typically take German 201, German 203 or 204, German 301, and then two 400-level courses. Courses from study abroad may replace one or two of these courses.
No more than two of these units may be earned during study abroad. Courses from study abroad may replace required courses in consultation with a faculty member.