German Core (41-64 credits)
Total Credits Required for Major: 41-64
Notes
Students are required to complete Introductory Language Core courses unless some or all are waived by the Department based on demonstrated proficiency. Appropriate language placement is based on a student’s high school preparation. Below are possible sequences to satisfy this requirement:
- Little or No Prior Instruction: GER 101 or GER 111, GER 102 or GER 112, GER 151, and GER 152
- Fairly Strong High School Preparation: GER 151 and GER 152
Students may substitute three or four courses taken in other departments that are relevant to Germanic Studies with the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies in German. Up to five 300+ level courses (15 credit hours) may be taken through the study abroad program.
Language courses are subject to placement. Alternate exam credit or transfer credits may change placement. For clarification, contact Professor David Fertig at 716-645-2177, or by email.
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
All students are encouraged to use this plan in conjunction with other academic planning resources such as your academic advisor, the HUB Academic Advisement Report , My Planner and Path Finder tool.
In addition to following this course roadmap, all other admission and academic requirements of this major as listed in the Undergraduate Catalog must be met in order to successfully complete this degree.
YEAR 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 2
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 3
Fall Semester
- Elective Credits: 3
- GER 300/400 Level Elective Credits: 3
- GER 300/400 Level Elective Credits: 3
- Communication Literacy Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
Spring Semester
YEAR 4
Fall Semester
- PHI 300 Level Elective Credits: 3
- GER 300/400 Level Elective Credits: 3
- GER 300/400 Level Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
Spring Semester
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
