This program is designed to provide students with skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German. It also gives students a greater understanding of German culture and civilization and prepares them for greater international and domestic career opportunities.

For the suggested sequence of courses to be taken, and/or for assistance in transferring to a four-year institution, students should consult the Counseling Center or the Department of Foreign Languages.

Career Opportunities

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Diplomatic Officer¹
Foreign Correspondent¹
Foreign Exchange Clerk
Foreign Service Officer
Intelligence Specialist¹
Interpreter / Translator¹
Immigration Inspector
Journalist¹
Teacher/Professor¹
Public Relations Specialist¹

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Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.

The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree / certificate requirements in this program. Students will:

1. Utilize more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures to communicate and discuss hypothetical situations dealing with nature, city, life, health, and well-being, professions and occupations, the arts, current events, and politics.
2. Utilize more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures to write about situations dealing with nature, city, life, health and well-being, professions, and the arts, current events, and politics.
3. Use language and vocabulary skills developed in class to read, analyze, and interpret authentic texts.

Associate Degree Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
GERM-120	German I	5
GERM-121	German II	5
GERM-220	German III	5
GERM-221	German IV	5
GERM-250	Conversational German I	3
GERM-251	Conversational German II	3
HIST-106	Modern Western Civilization	3
or HUM-120	European Humanities
Total Units		29

Plus General Education and Elective Requirements

Certificate of Achievement

Any student who wishes to complete only the requirements listed above qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in German. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.