German ,BA
Culture, Europe, Foreign Services, German, International, Interpreter, Language, Study Abroad, Tour Guide, Travel, foreign language, translator
Approach the world from a new perspective by studying the language and literature of Germany, as well as the country's customs, cuisine and more. Studying topics as varied as Germany's profound history at the center of the Holocaust and the nation's present-day influence on business, film and sustainability, you'll acquire a globally informed perspective for diverse career paths.
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in German study the language, literature and culture of German-speaking people and gain competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
German classes provide opportunities for exploring how people in German-speaking Europe:
- engage with politics, economics, social justice and humanitarianism
- have become global leaders in the fields of business, engineering and the natural sciences
- think deeply about philosophy, the influence of history and the environment
- understand the world through literature, film, the performing arts and other cultural practices
Students are encouraged to participate in the School of International Letters and Cultures faculty-directed summer abroad program in Regensburg or in a semester or academic-year exchange program available at several German universities.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Compare and contrast German cultural processes with those of other cultures.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing in German at the mid-to-high Intermediate level standards according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.
- Design projects on German cultural processes for a general and academic audience.
Studying abroad is vital when learning the German language and culture: There is no better way to learn a language than to be immersed in it. Students can choose from two-week to full-year programs in German-speaking countries.
Studying abroad adds value to students' degrees by preparing them with the useful skills employers seek --- skills that are needed for leadership in a multicultural career.
Knowledge of multiple languages and having intercultural competencies enhance any occupation and offer graduates many career opportunities. Language-intensive careers include:
- foreign correspondent
- foreign media professional
- foreign service officer
- international banking and finance professional
- language, literature or culture teacher
- law and immigration professional
- multilingual administrative professional
- translator or interpreter
- travel professional
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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14.1%
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$46,190
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3.9%
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$80,910
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6.3%
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$113,940
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3.7%
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$66,930
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6.6%
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$128,020
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4.5%
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$98,590
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4.3%
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$53,640
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School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 131
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
