2014-2015

German, Minor

Department of Global Languages and Cultures

College of Arts and Letters

Students in this minor gain proficiencies in German language, composition, and stylistics, with an exposure to German culture and literature. Proficiencies are demonstrated by an international German proficiency exam.

  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 20
Major GPA C
Foreign Language Required

Minor Requirements
  • Take the following 20 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:You must have at least 6 classroom units in German; you can’t satisfy all minor requirements with credits from CLEP exams.

    Additionally, you may only take lower-level GER courses if you have not already taken advanced GER coursework. For instance, after you’ve completed 200-level GER courses, you can’t take GER courses at the 100 level; after completing a 300-level courses you can’t take 100- or 200-level courses.

    Finally, you are expected to pass the Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache exam, given on the Flagstaff campus at regular intervals, with a score of befriedigend (satisfactory) or better before completing your undergraduate minor.

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.