German Requirements (BA/BS)

Major Requirements 1
GERMAN 350GERMAN CIVILIZATION3
Select an additional 23 units of GERMAN beyond GERMAN 25223
Total Units26
Writing Proficiency
ENGLISH 370ADVANCED COMPOSITION3
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An approved minor is required for this major.

Four-Year Plan: This four-year plan outlines a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that this plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.  

First Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
ENGLISH 10113ENGLISH 1023
GERMAN 2512 34GERMAN 2524
CORE 140 or 1203MATH 1393
Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S)3CORE 1303
INTRAUNV 104 (Recommended)1PEGNRL 1921
 14 14
Second Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
GERMAN 3213GERMAN 3223
COMM 1103University Requirement (NSW)3-5
CORE 1103U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV)3
University Requirement Lab Science (NSWL) Course4-5Minor Course3
Minor Course43Elective Course3
 16-17 15-17
Third Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
BA 300/400 Beadth Requirement course3CORE 3903
300/400 Level German Literature Course3GERMAN 310 or 350 (Whichever Is Offered)53
GERMAN 3901-2GERMAN 331 or 3603
Minor Course3Minor Course3
Minor Course3Minor Course3
Elective Course2-3 
 15-17 15
Fourth Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
300/400 Level German Literature Course3GERMAN 350 or 3103
GERMAN 3901-2GERMAN 360 or 3313
Minor Course3BA 300/400 Beadth Requirement course3
Minor Course3Elective Course3
ENGLISH 3703Elective Course (If Needed)3
Elective Course (If Needed)3 
 16-17 15
Total Units: 120-126
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The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.  

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This Sample 4-year Plan assumes that you will have started German study in high school; students who place lower/higher than German 251 (third-semester German) will need more/fewer German credits. UW System Placement Tests exist for students of French, German and Spanish with previous background (e.g., high school). The score will suggest the appropriate level for your first university course (1st through 5th semester). Students of other foreign languages should contact the instructor regarding placement. Native or "heritage" speakers should speak with the Foreign Language Coordinator about placement. 

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If your first university foreign language course is at the second-semester or higher level, you may qualify for up to 16 retroactive credits per language (equivalent to the courses below it in the sequence), provided that you receive a B or higher. For example, if you complete German 251 (3rd semester German) with a B or higher grade, you'll earn four credits for German 251 plus eight retrocredits equivalent to German 141 (1st semester German - 4 credits) and German 142 (2nd semester German - 4 credits). The Phonetics (310) and Conversation (390) classes may not be used to earn retrocredits. 

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This program requires a minor.  Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.  

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Please consult the Foreign Language Coordinator or a Foreign Language Program advisor concerning the rotation of courses in your language(s). Some courses are taught every year and others less frequently. 

First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Some clubs that may be of particular interest to students with a German Major include: German Club.

Second Year: The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.  

Third Year: An internship provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market.

Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.

Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.