German Studies Minor

The minor in German Studies consists of 24 credits completed through the following requirements:

Successful completion of the German Language Placement
Two upper-level courses taught in the German language
Language Placement fulfilled by completing this requirement
At least 12 total credits must be taken at the upper-level (300/400)
Only courses above GERM 102 may count toward the minor
German Conversation (GERM 221 or GERM 222 ), GERM 241, and the teaching practicum (GERM 491 ) may be counted only once toward the minor.
At least 8 upper-level credits (two courses) must be taken in residence at Binghamton University

German Language Placement

Students must demonstrate German language proficiency through one of the following methods:

Successfully complete at least two upper-level courses taught in the German-language.
- Students should consult with the Undergraduate Director on what courses they should take to fulfill this requirement
Complete a separate exam administered by the Department at the beginning of the semester during the early registration period