German Studies Minor
In today’s interconnected world, the German Studies Minor offers students from any major a powerful way to expand their global perspective. With a flexible, interdisciplinary structure that includes both German-language courses and English-taught classes on German history, film, literature, and culture, this minor fits seamlessly alongside any field of study.
Whether you're pursuing business, healthcare, STEM, arts, education, or public policy, understanding the values, ideas, and cultural dynamics of the German-speaking world enhances your ability to think critically, communicate across cultures, and engage with global challenges. No matter your major, adding German Studies helps you stand out as a globally aware, intellectually agile graduate ready to lead in a multicultural world.
German Studies Minor (18 hours)
Required Coursework
12-18 hours of GERM courses 200-level and above (courses may be taught in English).
Elective Coursework
Select up to 6 hours of the following coursework:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 310 | Age of the Reformation | 3 |
| HIST 338 | Modern Germany | 3 |
| HIST 375 | Nazis and Fascists in European History, 1919-1945 | 3 |
| HIST 376 | War and European Society, 1914-1945 | 3 |
| HIST 380 | History of the Holocaust | 3 |
| JSTU 373 | Literature and Film of the Holocaust | 3 |
| ARTH 326 | History of Northern Baroque Art | 3 |
| ARTH 321 | History of Northern Renaissance Art | 3 |
| ARTH 330 | History of 19th-Century European Art | 3 |