German Programs

Major in German

33 credits including German 204 are required for the major. Students must take at least 24 credits from among language courses in the 200 series and from among courses in the 300 series. The remaining 9 credits may be taken from among any other German courses, including those taught in English (German 41, German 50, German 310-315).

Students may take coursework at Hunter College or at accredited study abroad programs such as FUBiS or FU-BEST in order to fulfill their requirements for the minor and major.

Interested students should consult with the academic advisor for German as early as possible.

Minor in German

The minor in German combines the study of German language, literature, and culture with another discipline outside the German program. The minor in German requires 15 credits beyond German 111 or its equivalent. 6 credits must be taken from among language courses in the 200 series (223-236); at least 3 credits are required in the 300 series. The remaining 6 credits may be taken from any of the courses above the level of 204, including those taught in English translation (German 41, German 250, German 310-315).