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German, B.S.

Take the next step in your language career with a Bachelor of Science in German from IU Online. This flexible program opens opportunities for you to develop your language proficiency, cultural facility, and professional competence in German.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 120

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $249.73

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $365.31

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree Overview

The IU Online Bachelor of Science in German provides quality coursework and extensive practice and application in the German language and German culture. Tailor your degree to your professional interests by choosing one of two tracks:

  • German for Science and Technical Communication (15 credit hours)
  • German for Genealogical Research and Cultural Tourism (15 credit hours)

As a B.S. in German student, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

Students who meet the admission standards of their campus of enrollment will be admitted directly into the B.S. in German.

Application Dates

This program has rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.

 

Employment opportunities in the fields of German are expected to continue growing well above average for the next 10 years at the state, regional, and national level. Your B.S. in German from IU Online may prepare you for such careers as:

  • Meeting, convention, and event planner
  • Sales manager
  • Training manager
  • General and operations manager
  • Human resources specialist

If you decide to pursue an advanced degree, the solid liberal arts foundation and suite of core German coursework will prepare you for admission to a wide variety of professional graduate programs.

You may transfer up to 60 previously earned credit hours.

To earn the B.S. in German, you must complete 120 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Core courses (6 credit hours)
  • Major courses (27 credit hours)
  • Track courses (15 credit hours)
  • General education and elective courses (as needed to total 120 credit hours)

Core

Core Classes for the BS in German
Course Number Course Name Credits

GER-G 203

-OR- GER-G 200

2nd-Year German 1

-OR- Intermediate German 1

 

3 Credits

GER-G 204

-OR- GER-G 250

2nd-Year German 2

–OR- Intermediate German 2 

3 Credits

Major

Major Classes for the BS in German
Course Number Course Name Credits

GER-G 362

Introduction to Contemporary Germany

3 Credits

GER-G 465

Structure of German 

3 Credits

GER-G 363

Introduction to German Cultural History

3 Credits

GER-G 497

Capstone and e-Portfolio

3 Credits

GER-G 310

-OR- GER-G 313

Deutsch: Mittelstufe

-OR- Writing German 1

3 Credits

GER-G 311

-OR- GER-G 314

Deutsch: Conversation and Composition

-OR- Writing German 2

3 Credits

GER-G 307 

-OR- GER-G 415

Selected Works of Contemporary German

-OR- Perspectives on German Literature 

3 Credits

GER-G 345 

-OR- GER-G 346

Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques 1 

-OR- Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques 2

3 Credits

GER-G 370

-OR- GER-G 418

German Cinema

-OR- German Film and Popular Culture

3 Credits 

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