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Program quick facts
Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
120
Campuses Hosting
- East
- South Bend
- Southeast
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
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
| 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
| 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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