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German, B.S.ED.


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

Liberal Studies Hours: 42


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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements


The major requires 33 hours as follows:

III. Civilization and Culture Hours: 6


  • GER 322 - German Civilization II Credits: (3)

IV. Literature Hours: 6


Two courses selected from:

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

V. Electives Hours: 6


Choose six hours from the literature courses listed above or:

Additional Requirements


The professional education sequence (28 hours) for special subject teaching and general electives (22 hours) and EDEL 312 are required to complete the program. At least hours of the courses taken at Western Carolina University must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements. Students must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in the major, and no grade below a C (2.0) for any required course in the major will be accepted.

Curriculum Guide for German B.S.ED.


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 18)


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

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • P4 Jr-Sr Humanities Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)


  • GER 322 - German Civilization II 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


Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

  1. Total Hours of Pre-requisites: 6
  2. 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.

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