German (GER) Major

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The major in German requires a minimum of 36 credit hours in German. The coursework should include 101, 102, 201, 202, 311, 312, and an additional 18 credit hours of upper-division (300-400) classes. It is recommended that upper-division coursework include a minimum of 4 credit hours in literature, 3 credit hours in civilization and culture, and 2 credit hours in advanced language study.

Requirements for German Major - Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences

System General Education Requirements*: 30

Goal #1 Written Communication:
ENGL 101
, and
ENGL 201
Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication:
SPCM 101*
Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences Credits: 6

Institutional Graduation Requirements** Credits: 8-9

Goal #1 Land and Natural Resources
Credits: 3
Goal #2 Personal Wellness
Credits: 2-3
Goal #3 Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness
Credits: 3

College Requirements: 6

See the College of Arts and Sciences for additional information.

Humanities (other than languages) Credits: 6

Major Requirements: 36

German coursework (300-400 level) Credits: 18

GER 101 - Introductory German I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 4
GER 102 - Introductory German II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 4
GER 201 - Intermediate German I (COM) Credits: 3
GER 202 - Intermediate German II (COM) Credits: 3
GER 311 - Composition and Conversation I (COM) Credits: 2
GER 312 - Composition and Conversation II (COM) Credits: 2

Electives: 47

Total Required Credits: 128

Note:

A minimum grade of “C” is required in all German classes for them to count towards the major or minor.

Footnote:

Footnote One: Students who have a background in modern language study before entering the University should take the Placement Examination to determine the appropriate course in which to enroll. Credit may be obtained for courses exempted upon completion of one course in the department, with a grade of “C” or better, and the payment of the established fee to the Academic Evaluation and Assessment Office.

Curriculum Notes:

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

Teaching Specialization Requirements:

Note:

Candidates in K-12 areas such as Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Art, Modern Language, and Music split their student teaching credits between SEED 488 and ELED 488.

In addition, the following courses must be successfully completed prior to entry into Professional Semester III:

Special Methods (varies by content area) Credits: 3

SPED 401 - Introduction to Educating Secondary Students with Disabilities (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology and Learning (COM) Credits: (2)
EDFN 427-527 - Middle School: Philosophy and Application Credits: 2