Upon the completion of the German major, students should be able to:

• Speak, read and write German at the intermediate-high or advanced level
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the cultures and communication cultures of the German-speaking world
• Demonstrate knowledge of the German civilizations and its cultural products, such as literature, art, government, etc.

There are no application requirements to enroll as a German major. However, students with previous knowledge of the language must take the placement test and register for an appropriate course. Additionally, all the courses for the major must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.