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Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HU & G)	3
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
GER 101: Elementary German I (G)	4	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required for all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
In term 1, students may opt to take GER 110, a six credit German intensive language course equivalent to GER 101 and GER 102.
Engage in German at ASU. Practice your language skills at the SILC Cafe.

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
GER 102: Elementary German II (G)	4	C
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Start planning your study abroad experience.
Attend an ASU study abroad Financing Your Global Education Program Workshop.
In term 2, students may opt to take GER 210, a six credit German intensive language course, equivalent to GER 201 and GER 202.

Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 201: Intermediate German I (G)	4	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Complete 3 courses: Elective	9
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Explore your career interest areas.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.

Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 202: Intermediate German II (G)	4	C
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Elective	3
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 312: Explore German Culture (G)	3	C
GER 310: Making Sense of German Grammar (G) OR GER 311: Express Yourself in German (G) OR GER 313: Create in German: Writing, Speaking, Performing (G) OR GER 319: Work with German (G)	3	C
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Elective	2
Term hours subtotal:	15

Enroll in listed courses or in an ASU study abroad, School of International Letters and Cultures endorsed semester or academic year exchange program abroad in Germany at University of Heidelberg or University of Regensburg or University of Tuebingen.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about internships, scholarships and awards for language majors.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 310: Making Sense of German Grammar (G) OR GER 311: Express Yourself in German (G) OR GER 313: Create in German: Writing, Speaking, Performing (G) OR GER 319: Work with German (G)	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division German Elective	6	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Upper Division Elective OR GER 484: Internship	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 2 courses: Upper Division German Elective	6	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GER 420: Discover - Discuss - Design: German Language and Culture (L or HU)	3	C
Upper Division German Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

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First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2023 - 2024 Major Map
German, BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HU & G)

Hours: 3

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 101: Elementary German I (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required for all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
In term 1, students may opt to take GER 110, a six credit German intensive language course equivalent to GER 101 and GER 102.
Engage in German at ASU. Practice your language skills at the SILC Cafe.

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 102: Elementary German II (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Start planning your study abroad experience.
Attend an ASU study abroad Financing Your Global Education Program Workshop.
In term 2, students may opt to take GER 210, a six credit German intensive language course, equivalent to GER 201 and GER 202.

Term 3

30 - 46 Credit Hours

GER 201: Intermediate German I (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Complete 3 courses:

Elective

Hours: 9

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Explore your career interest areas.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.

Term 4

46 - 60 Credit Hours

GER 202: Intermediate German II (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

GER 312: Explore German Culture (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GER 310: Making Sense of German Grammar (G) OR GER 311: Express Yourself in German (G) OR GER 313: Create in German: Writing, Speaking, Performing (G) OR GER 319: Work with German (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 2

Notes:

Enroll in listed courses or in an ASU study abroad, School of International Letters and Cultures endorsed semester or academic year exchange program abroad in Germany at University of Heidelberg or University of Regensburg or University of Tuebingen.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about internships, scholarships and awards for language majors.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

GER 310: Making Sense of German Grammar (G) OR GER 311: Express Yourself in German (G) OR GER 313: Create in German: Writing, Speaking, Performing (G) OR GER 319: Work with German (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division German Elective

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR GER 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division German Elective

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Learn about ways to build your skills.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

GER 420: Discover - Discuss - Design: German Language and Culture (L or HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division German Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition