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A minor in German studies requires at least 18 credits.

Course Title Hours
GRMN 201Intermediate German I (or 300-level GRMN course) 13
GRMN 202Intermediate German II (or 300-level GRMN course) 13
or GRMN 205 Intermediate Conversation
Select at least six credits in 300 level courses taught in German6
Select at least six credits from courses taught in either German or English (with German cultural or historical content)6
Total Hours18
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Students who place through the intermediate level and begin taking German at the 300 level cannot count GRMN 201, GRMN 202 or GRMN 205 toward the minor. These students are required to complete 12 credits of the minor through course work in German at the 300 level or above.