Academic
Catalog August 2008 - August 2009 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this degree, complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements. Be aware that you may not use courses with an GER prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 35 units of major requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Also be aware that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.
Additionally, be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Also you must earn a grade of C or better in any course you wish to apply toward the major in German.
In addition, you are expected to pass the Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache exam, given on the Flagstaff campus at regular intervals, with a score of gut or better before completing your undergraduate degree.
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.
Complete the following 35 units, with at least 18 units taken at NAU:
GER 201, 202, and 303 (11 units) (or credit by exam for any or all of them)
GER 304W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
GER 305 and 321 (6 units)
four courses from GER 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 409, 411, and 412 (12 units)
GER 406C or 410C, either of, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
Please be aware that you may not count GER 101 and 102 toward your major requirements or liberal studies.
In addition, 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.
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Click here for more information about our courses in German.
Click here for more information about our Modern Languages faculty.