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German, B.A.


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Liberal Studies Hours: 42


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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Liberal Studies Recommendations


It is strongly recommended that students who choose to major in foreign language meet part of this requirement by taking a course in a different language.

Major Requirements


The German major requires 33 hours including 21 hours of German core courses and a 12-hour concentration.

To complete the program, a total of 53 hours is required, including a minor, second major, or other approved program and general electives. At least 32 hours of the courses taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements. Students must maintain a minimum of 2.75 GPA in the major, and no grade below a C (2.0) for any required course in the major will be accepted.

Required German Courses, 21 hours


  • GER 322 German Civilization II Credits: (3)

A Concentration of Twelve Hours Selected From One of the Concentrations Below:


German Language and Culture


6 hours selected from:

  • GER 332 - Survey of German Literature Credits: (3)

6 Hours Selected From:


  • PHIL 307 - Liberty, System, and History in the Age of Revolutions Credits: (3)

Curriculum Guide (German Language and Culture Concentration)


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (6)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (6)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • P4 Jr-Sr Humanities Credits: (3)
  • ENGL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (6)
    (See additional information 4)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • GER 322 - German Civ. II Credits: (3)
  • ENGL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
    (See additional information 4)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • ENGL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (6)
    (See additional information 4)
  • General Elective Credits: (5)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • ENGL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
    (See additional information 4)
  • General Elective Credits: (6)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

  1. Total Hours of Pre-requisites: 6
  2. Students need a second major, minor or approved program. This suggested sequence shows an English minor (18 hrs.). Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA in the major. No grade below a C for any required course in the major will be accepted. Since courses above 302 are not offered every year, in many cases a German major should take whatever upper level courses are offered in a given semester, provided he or she meets the prerequisites and corequisites (generally 301 or 302).
  3. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.
  4. English minor is 18 hours exclusive of ENGL 300 and those approved for LS credit.

Curriculum Guide (German Studies Concentration)


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • P4 Jr-Sr Humanities Credits: (3)
  • HIST Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
    (See additional information 4)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • GER 322 - German Civ. II Credits: (3)
  • HIST Jr-Sr- Elective Credits: (3)
    (See additional information 4)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • HIST Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (6)
    (See additional information 4)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • PHIL 307 - 19th Century Philosophy (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 14)


  • HIST Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
    (See additional information 4)
  • General Elective Credits: (8)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

  1. Total Hours of Pre-requisites: 6
  2. Students need a second major, minor or approved program. This suggested sequence shows a History minor (21 hrs.). Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA in the major. No grade below a C for any required course in the major will be accepted. Since courses above 302 are not offered every year, in many cases a German major should take whatever upper level courses are offered in a given semester, provided he or she meets the prerequisites and corequisites (generally 301 or 302).
  3. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.
  4. History minor is 15 hours of UL electives, plus HIST 221-222 or 231-232

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