This is a 180-credit undergraduate program at the end of which you will earn a Bachelor of Arts in German. The German major at OSU provides a strong foundation in the language, literature, culture and cinema of German-speaking countries. The degree requirements consist of six main areas:

1. Baccalaureate core: 48 credits plus a Writing Intensive Course (WIC) of at least 3 credits
2. College of Liberal Arts core: 15 credits
3. B.A. requirements: 15 - 24 credits
4. German major: 45 credits
5. Study abroad experience in a German-speaking country through an approved program
6. Electives: as needed to meet the 180 credit minimum to graduate

Course topics include:

A total of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate, including 60 upper division credits. 

For more information about the German major, please visit Oregon State’s official General Catalog. And please check out the following pages if you need additional information about the baccalaureate core or the College of Liberal Arts core.

Transfer credit

Some of the degree requirements can be transferred from other colleges and universities. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement. Previously earned credits will need to be reviewed upon admittance into OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through the Single Course Search tool provided by OSU's Office of Admissions.

Add a minor

OSU Ecampus students have the ability to add a minor to their degree program. OSU offers a diverse offering of minors online. Combine German and a business minor or German plus an economics minor to create an even more powerful resume fit for today's job market. 

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