Dive deeper into German language and culture — without changing your major.

The German minor explores the rich cultural, historical, and philosophical heritage of German-speaking countries, and it pairs naturally with majors in business, engineering, international studies, and more.

“… after law school I hope to practice as an attorney, but having a German minor is really something that gives me a competitive edge, it helps me become more marketable in the field...”
 

Garrett Travers (class ‘25) 
Pre-law major and German minor  

Requirements

15 Credit Hours Beyond German 1103

• 6 credit hours of language coursework (German 2101 & 2102)
• 9 credit hours of electives (up to 3 credit hours may be taken in English)
• Up to 3 credit hours can be counted toward a GE requirement

The minor can overlap up to two courses with the German major (GEN), if the minor is completed with at least four distinct courses.