German
The German program emphasizes high proficiency in language and cultural studies, focusing on real-world communication skills and fostering a student-centered, immersion-based learning environment. Courses promote understanding of cultural differences, encourage reflection on literary, cinematic, and artistic works, and cultivate self-awareness and respect through diverse interactions with German-speaking countries and other regions where German is spoken.
Careers in German
- Communications Specialist
- Teacher
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language Analyst
- History/Culture Representative
Potential Salary
Median Salary $59,000
German Degrees at MSU
German, Bachelor of Arts
This program serves students who are seeking high proficiency in German language and cultural studies. Courses focus on real-world communication skills, in a student-centered, immersion- based learning environment that encourages the open exchange of ideas, instills awareness of cultural differences, and encourages a deeper understanding of events, institutions, and traditions. Students reflect on the nature and value of literary, cinematic, and artistic works as part of a larger inquiry into the making of cultures.
German, Minor
The German minor prepares students for high proficiency in the German language and cultural studies.
German Teaching, Bachelor of Science
Accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the German Teaching program prepares student to teach in the K-12 environment. This degree requires additional instruction offered by the College of Education as well as courses in professional language teaching methods for use in the K-12 classroom.
German, Bachelor of Arts
This program serves students who are seeking high proficiency in German language and cultural studies. Courses focus on real-world communication skills, in a student-centered, immersion- based learning environment that encourages the open exchange of ideas, instills awareness of cultural differences, and encourages a deeper understanding of events, institutions, and traditions. Students reflect on the nature and value of literary, cinematic, and artistic works as part of a larger inquiry into the making of cultures.
German, Minor
The German minor prepares students for high proficiency in the German language and cultural studies.
German Teaching, Bachelor of Science
Accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the German Teaching program prepares student to teach in the K-12 environment. This degree requires additional instruction offered by the College of Education as well as courses in professional language teaching methods for use in the K-12 classroom.
German Program Study Abroad Opportunities
The German program has partner universities in Erlangen-Nuremberg and Karlsruhe, Germany where students can pursue studies for a semester or academic year in German and their second major. The German program also has short-term study opportunities, which are led by University faculty.
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German Club
The German Club provides members with opportunities to converse in German and deepen their understanding of German culture through social activities and discussions.
Teaching German
Accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the German Teaching program prepares student to teach in the K-12 environment. This degree requires additional instruction offered by the College of Education as well as courses in professional language teaching methods for use in the K-12 classroom.
Global Education
Learn more about global education opportunities, including international student services through Kearney International Center, study abroad programs and English language programs.
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