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 a GER prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements. Contact your department for information about liberal studies courses that are specific to this major.
at least 35 units of major requirements
at least 31 units of teacher-preparation requirements
at least 18 units of minor 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, note 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 be aware that we will not recommend you for student teaching if you score a grade below a B in any required language course.
In addition, you must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all of your NAU coursework in order to graduate. This requirement applies to all B.S.Ed. majors at NAU.
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.
Also be aware that, for the B.S.Ed. degree, you must have the following:
a grade of at least B for the English foundation requirement (ENG 105 or equivalent) (If you don’t receive a 3.0, you may complete an additional writing course, at the 200 level or above, with at least a B, to meet this requirement.)
a grade of at least C for the mathematics foundation requirement (generally MAT 110, 114, 125, or 155)
Complete the following 35 units, with at least one course that focuses heavily on writing.
GER 201, 202, 303, 403, and 404 (17 units) (or credit by exam for any of them)
GER 304W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
GER 321 and LAN 430 and 435 (9 units)
one of GER 409, 410, 411, or 412 (3 units)
one of GER 405 or 406C or HIS 360 (3 units)
You are also 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.
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.
Complete 31 units of professional courses offered by the College of Education to qualify for certification to teach German in Arizona and most other states.
All candidates for the German B.S.Ed. major must pass the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Advanced-Low Level Check. See your advisor for details.
Click here for more information about Teacher Preparation in Secondary Education. You should also receive advisement from the College of Education for this part of your academic plan.
Please note that these 31 units include ECI 495C (in German), which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement.
Complete a teaching minor of at least 18 units from those described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor, you should select a minor that’s appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.
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.