German Minor

The German Minor complements a number of majors, including Biology, Business Administration, Education, History, International Studies and Public Relations.
 
German minors must take 15 semester hours in German (GER) courses above GER 102 – Introduction to German. It is also recommended that German minors spend at least one semester or a summer at the American Junior Year at Heidelberg, Germany or another site approved by the Department of Languages.

Special Notes

• All students must complete the requirements outlined for their major(s) and/or minor(s) in the undergraduate Heidelberg Catalog. In addition, they must complete the General Education requirements for their selected degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) as described in the catalog. Each degree requires students to take courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, cultures and mathematics. These courses are designed to provide a broad liberal arts background and skills specific to the particular degree program.
• The German minor is not available to German majors.
• Students with previous training in German who wish to continue the language at Heidelberg should take the German Placement test. The results of the test and consideration of the students’ previous German training will form the basis for placement at the appropriate level.
• Students who have completed three or more years of German in high school may apply for credit by examination for courses beyond GER 101 and 102 – Introduction to German. Students must make arrangements with the department faculty, complete the appropriate form in the Registrar’s Office and pay the prescribed fee at the Business Office. The results of the test should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office within the first four weeks of the semester in which the student is taking the next higher level German course. Therefore, the application procedure should be completed as early as possible.