German B.A.

Eight-Semester Degree Plan for a Bachelor of Arts in German

Students enrolling in the eight-semester degree plan should review the Eight-Semester Degree Completion Policy.

State minimum core requirements may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute with general electives in consultation with their academic adviser.

First YearUnits
FallSpring
ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)13  
MATH 11103 Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)13  
or MATH 11003 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)1
or any MATH or STAT course numbered higher than MATH 11003 (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)1
GERM 10103 Elementary German I (ACTS Equivalency = GERM 1013) (or a higher-level GERM course, depending on placement in sequence)3  
or Additional Studies Requirement
State Minimum Core—U.S. History or Government (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)13  
State Minimum Core—Social Science (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)13  
ENGL 10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)1  3
GERM 10203 Elementary German II (ACTS Equivalency = GERM 1023) (or a higher-level GERM course, depending on placement in sequence)  3
or Additional Studies Requirement
State Minimum Core—Science with corequisite lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1  4
Additional Studies Requirement  3
State Minimum Core—Social Science  3
Year Total: 15 16
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
GERM 20103 Intermediate German I (ACTS Equivalency = GERM 2013) (or a higher-level GERM course, depending on placement in sequence. Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 4.1.)13  
Additional Studies Requirement6  
State Minimum Core—Science with corequisite lab 4  
Three credit hours in a single world language different than the major, language-related area/ethnic studies courses, department-approved WLLC courses (such as WLLC 31703, WLLC 40203, or WLLC 40303), or classical studies (CLST) courses (CLST 10003 and/or CLST 10103 satisfies General Education Learning Outcomes 3.2, 4.1, and 5.1).13  
GERM 20203 Intermediate German II (ACTS Equivalency = GERM 2023) (or a higher-level GERM course, depending on placement in sequence)  3
or Additional Studies Requirement
Additional Studies Requirement  3
State Minimum Core—Social Science  3
State Minimum Core—Fine Arts (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)1  3
Three credit hours in a single world language different than the major, language-related area/ethnic studies courses, department-approved WLLC courses (such as WLLC 31703, WLLC 40203, or WLLC 40303), or classical studies (CLST) courses (CLST 10003 and/or CLST 10103 satisfies General Education Learning Outcomes 3.2, 4.1, and 5.1).1  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
GERM 30003 Advanced German I3  
GERM 30103 Introduction to Literature3  
Additional Studies Requirement9  
GERM 40003 Advanced German II  3
GERM 42103 German Civilization (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 6.1)1  3
Additional Studies Requirement  9
Year Total: 15 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
GERM 30303 Conversation3  
GERM electives numbered at the 3000-level or higher3  
Additional Studies Requirement9  
GERM electives numbered at the 3000-level or higher  6
Additional Studies Requirement  7
Year Total: 15 13
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core and the requirements of their major(s) as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. These courses also fulfill many, if not all, of the General Education Requirements. Please visit these pages in the links provided and consult with your academic advisor when making course selections to fulfill these requirements.