German ,Minor
Business, Culture, Europe, Language, Translation
Studying German can connect you to some surprising locations around the globe. Whether you're interested in engineering, science, health, sustainability, global business or art, you'll see immediate benefits from studying German.
Through the minor program in German, you gain insights into the largest European economy and a key player in global politics. Studying the German language, culture and history not only complements degrees across a wide variety of fields but also helps you gain an understanding of centuries of philosophy, music and art.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
This video provides an overview of the German degree program at ASU.
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in German requires 18 credit hours, of which 15 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. Course substitutions may be allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language. |
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GER 201 Intermediate German I
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GER 202 Intermediate German II
or
GER 210 Intensive German II
Three credit hours of 200-level coursework will be applied to the minor and any additional credit hours will be applied toward university elective hours.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GER 312 Explore German Culture
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GER 420 Discover - Discuss - Design: German Language and Culture
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Upper Division
GER Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BA in German
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
A minor in German helps students with communication and cultural competency skills as they pursue careers in political analysis, education, tourism and hospitality, the military, sociology, marketing and various other fields.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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