Certificate in German
The Certificate in German
program helps prepare students for graduate or professional schools and
for a variety of career opportunities. Courses are designed to help
students build a strong language background and to expand their
cultural awareness.
In addition to class work, students
acquire language skills through individualized learning and research
projects with professors, field experiences, campus programs,
internships and study abroad opportunities.
A Certificate in German may be obtained by successful completion of 20
semester hours of credit in the language at the 100 level or higher.
The certificate provides academic recognition for foreign language
study not meeting requirements for a major or minor.
Topics of Study
- elementary language
- intermediate language
- topics in German
Career Opportunities
Students with a Certificate in German can proceed to graduate and
professional schools with language skills that will help make them a
sought-after commodity.
Possible career paths for students with a Certificate in German include:
- translation/interpretation
- government
- diplomacy
- journalism
- international business
- social work
On-Campus Associations
- International Student Organization