Minor in German Studies

Our students become well-rounded critical thinkers who understand German culture, history, literature, art, politics and philosophy, and who apply that knowledge to a range of careers.

The minor in German studies teaches students about the German culture, political institutions and dynamics within the broader European framework. Students gain an interdisciplinary education covering the history of German literature, art, politics and philosophy, as well as foundational knowledge of the German language.

  • Refine your German language skills while exploring Germany’s history and culture 
  • Learn to think critically and creatively
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor

Enhance your German speaking skills in our state-­of-­the-­art Max Kade German Room for language instruction

Explore for-credit in Regensburg and Berlin, Germany

Combine your German studies major with a second major, such as history, international affairs or philosophy, to broaden career choices

Be successful.

A minor in German studies allows you to enter the workforce with the ability to live and work in a complex, globalized world.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Analyst, foreign language teacher, journalist or correspondent, interpreter or translator, and business development manager are opportunities to apply this minor

 

Work for business, diplomatic service, government, publishing, the arts and academia

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn a minor in German studies, students must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours in the minor area.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

Be inspired.

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures has an extensive list of alumni working in a variety of fields across the globe.

Some alumni of the program include:

Heidi Obermeyer

(BA'12)
A German Chancellor Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations

Ellysse Dick

(BA'16)
Program assistant for the Women in Public Service Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars in Washington, D.C.

Alex Becker

(BA'06)
Co-founder and vice president of Real Estate Consultants of Colorado

Kathryn Tisdale

(MA'03)
Served as director of advising quality at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ and is now strategic initiative project manager at the university

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