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We are a dynamic program with a wide range of courses in German literature, culture, film, and language. Our language classes continue through advanced German where we offer Goethe-Institut proficiency exams. Study at our renowned Deutsche Sommerschule am Pazifik immersion school, study abroad with established programs, and join the German club.
Degree Programs
We offer a Bachelor of Arts in German, Minor in German, Master of Arts in German, and a Master of Arts in World Languages and Literatures with a secondary language concentration in German. We also offer a Certificate in Intercultural Competence for the Workplace, a Certificate in Pedagogy in World Languages, and a Certificate in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies.
Deutsche Sommerschule am Pazifik
The Deutsche Sommerschule am Pazifik offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, a German MA program, and a German teacher-training program. Learn more here.
Upcoming German Courses
Use the Schedule of Classes to help you plan your course schedule.
Advising and Placement
Visit the German Advising and Placement page for instructions on how to:
- Take a placement test, if you have previously taken German and have questions about which course is appropriate for you
- Request a faculty advisor for majors and minors, if you plan to major or minor in German
- Access the German major/minor advising worksheets
German Tutoring Services
The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers drop-in tutoring services for 100- and 200-level language students. See the schedule here. Non-PSU students, please see our list of community tutors and translators here.
German Scholarships
The Department of World Languages and Literatures has 20 scholarships available to students, including ones for specific languages and study abroad.
Second Language Requirement
German meets the Second Language Admission Requirement and the Second Language Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Master of Arts (MA) Requirement.
Study Abroad
PSU's Education Abroad offers more than 200 programs in 80 countries.
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