Program: German Minor - University at Buffalo

Jun 20, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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Admission Criteria

Current UB students seeking admission to the German minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements

German Core (0-16 credits)*

GER 101LEC - Elementary German 1st Semester Credits: 5 AND
GER 102LEC - Elementary German 2nd Semester Credits: 5 OR
GER 111DIS - Elementary German 1st semester Credits: 6 AND
GER 112DIS - Elementary German 2nd Semester Credits: 3 OR
GER 104LEC - Transitional Elementary German Credits: 5
GER 151LEC - Intermediate German I Credits: 3
GER 152LEC - Intermediate German II Credits: 3

Six 300/400 level GER courses (18 credits)

Notes

*Students are required to complete Introductory Language Core courses unless some or all are waived by the Department based on demonstrated proficiency.

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18-34

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.000 overall.
Minimum GPA of 2.500 in the introductory courses or their equivalents.

Learning Outcomes

German minors will have achieved upper-intermediate to advanced proficiency levels in the language and a deeper understanding of German culture.