The German Studies Certificate is an interdisciplinary certificate program designed for students in any field interested in combining a focused study of German language and culture with other disciplines. Students have the opportunity to develop and expand core German language proficiencies through the broader study of the rich history and culture of the German-speaking world in related subject areas and by examining German Studies through various interdisciplinary perspectives. The German Studies certificate integrates language acquisition with students’ academic interests in politics, history, literature, art, and culture of the German-speaking world, and emphasizes the twentieth century through the present. Courses are to be selected in consultation with an advisor.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- GER2200 - Intermediate German Language and Civilization I (3)
- GER2201 - Intermediate German Language and Civilization II (3)
Electives
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- FIL3823 - German Film (3)
- GER3102 - Germany - Past to Present (3)
- GER3760 - Advanced German Oral Communication (3)
- GEW3480 - German Post-War Literature (3)
- EUH3242 - Modern Europe and the First World War (3)
- EUH3281 - Second World War and Rebirth of Europe (3)
- EUH4468 - Medieval & Reformation Germany (3)
- EUH4465 - Hitler's Third Reich (3)
- EUH4284 - Fascism and Nazism in the Interwar Europe (3)
- JST3701 - History of the Holocaust (3)
- JST3751 - Literature of the Holocaust (3)
- PHH3510 - Marx and Nietzsche (3)
- PHP4931 - Key Figures in Philosophy (3)
- Any Upper level GER or GEW courses.
- Other relevant courses may be substituted with approval from the program director. This may include independent study, special topics, or study abroad courses at the discretion of the program director.
Grand Total Credits: 12
Other Requirements:
- The German Studies certificate requires 12 credit hours.
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required in all courses used to satisfy the certificate.
- At least 9 hours used in the certificate must be earned at UCF within the department.
- All elective courses must be upper-division (3000- or 4000-level).
- Internships, Co-op, Special Topics, and Independent study may be used toward the certificate with departmental permission.
- No credit by exam (TSD, military credit) may be used.
