German – Online Microcredentials

Tap into technology and experts as you learn German

Earning a microcredential in German online from Oregon State University will enhance your communication skills as you engage with the latest language-learning technologies, learn from native-speaking faculty and interact with students from all over the world.

Oregon State delivers four German language microcredentials online: Introductory German, Intermediate German I and II and Advanced German. In all the German microcredentials, you’ll develop speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills.

Coursework

Introductory German required courses (12 credits)

• GER 111 – First-year German (4)
• GER 112 – First-year German (4)
• GER 113 – First-year German (4)

Intermediate German I required courses (12 credits)

• GER 211 – Second-year German (4)
• GER 212 – Second-year German (4)
• GER 213 – Second-year German (4)

Intermediate German II required courses (12 credits)

• GER 311 – Third-year German (4)
• GER 312 – Third-year German (4)
• GER 313 – Third-year German (4)

Advanced German required courses (12 credits)

• GER 411 – Fourth-year German (4)
• GER 412 – Fourth-year German (4)
• GER 413 – Fourth-year German (4)

Prerequisite courses

Some courses within Oregon State's online microcredential offerings may require you to complete prerequisites in order to enroll. Before applying, it's important to understand the timing and schedule for when microcredential courses are offered, including any prerequisite courses.

• Intermediate German I prerequisite course: GER 113 – First-year German (4)
• Intermediate German II prerequisite course: GER 213 – Second-year German (4)
• Advanced German prerequisite course: GER 313 – Third-year German (4)

Please contact the program lead for more details or connect with the Ecampus enrollment services team to learn more.

Skills

The in-demand skills you’ll develop as a student in these German microcredentials will give you what you need to stand out and level up your career.

• Speaking and writing at the A1, A2, B1, B2
• Reading and listening at the A1, A2, B1, B2
• Foundational German
• Advanced German
• Cultural and historical literacy

Find more details about the skills you'll acquire in Introductory German, Intermediate German I, Intermediate German II and Advanced German.

Explore more German course sequences 

Oregon State offers a variety of course sequences in German online that can help you fulfill language course prerequisites at OSU or another institution. These additional courses feature high levels of engagement and interactivity with OSU faculty and fellow students, so you can boost your language proficiency.

Placement testing

Already have experience with German? You can bypass entry level courses by taking a placement test. More information is available on the College of Liberal Arts website. 

Start working toward a German degree

Once you earn microcredentials in the German language, you can apply the credits directly toward Oregon State’s online bachelor’s degree in German.

If you plan to apply these credits toward a full degree, we encourage you to first contact the program to learn about the degree requirements. Acceptance into a microcredential does not guarantee acceptance into the degree program. Please note: A maximum of 36 credits earned as a nondegree-seeking student can be applied toward a bachelor's degree.