Four advanced literature and culture courses from GER 1200-1399. A 2.00 QPA is required in major courses to be counted toward the degree. The Director of Undergraduate Studies must approve all courses that are to count as a student's required 12-credit CAS related area. Only those students with a 3.25 QPA in three advanced literature and culture courses and three advanced language courses will be permitted to write an honors thesis. Students are encouraged to study and reside in a German-speaking country as a component of the German major.
Numerous possibilities exist for such study, and financial aid is often available.
The minor in German Studies consists of 15-19 credits. Students who are interested in the minor may tailor their course selection according to their interest in German language, literature, and film studies or according to their interest in professional translation. They may select literature and film courses that are offered either in English translation or in German. The credits must be pre-approved by the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. The department also offers a German language certificate.