Bachelor of Arts in German Studies

Offered by the dynamic and interdisciplinary Department of German, Russian, and East European Studies, the German program gives students the tools to succeed in a variety of fields in a globalized world. With an emphasis on the language, literature, and culture of German-speaking regions, our goals are to guide students in developing German language skills, foster critical thinking skills and cross-cultural perspectives, and support innovative collaborations that recognize the critical importance of German-speaking cultures for our globally connected present.

Courses in the department, offered in both German and English, emphasize the acquisition of German language skills and the study of German literature and culture. Our courses offer students the opportunity to work across disciplines, including history, philosophy, education, music, and the visual arts, complement their career paths in engineering, finance, and the sciences, and add a holistic edge to aspirations in medicine and law. To ensure language proficiency and intellectual development, many of our classes are small and based on exchange and interaction. Social activities such as Kaffeestunde, Language Table, Halloween and Holiday Parties, and film and lecture series provide opportunities to further engage with German culture. In addition, our department offers several study abroad programs.

Given Germany's economic strength, leading role in the European Union, rich intellectual heritage, and strategic geographical position between East and West, expertise in its language and culture enhances students career opportunities.

Official high school transcript (must show date of graduation)
Official college transcript(s) (from each institution attended)
Whether on the college transcript or noted in the application, we must have documentation of spring coursework/schedule for 2024.
If not enrolled for spring 2024, please note this on your application in order for your transcript to be considered complete.
Two academic teacher letters of recommendation (we strongly prefer that at least one letter is from a college professor/instructor)
Optional for students applying for fall 2024 entry: SAT or ACT scores (SAT code: 1871 / ACT code: 4036)
Applicants whose first language or language of instruction is English are not required to submit English proficiency exam scores.
Applicants who score above 26 on the ACT English section or above 630 on the SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing section are not required to submit English proficiency exam scores.
TOEFL iBT 100
TOEFL Essentials 10.5
IELTS 7.0