Open Doors to International Careers With a Minor in German
Germany is home to Europe's largest economy. Learn the language and culture and join the one million Americans employed by German companies.
You’ll graduate with skills you can apply in the financial, medical and educational fields or use in business or diplomacy at this pivotal moment for Germany and European Union.
Why study German at St. Edward's?
Explore German culture right here in Texas
Students interested in German can count of plenty activities right here in Austin. Join Deutschklub to learn about German culture and appreciate german-themed events on campus and in Central Texas. Tune into the German-speaking social hour and join in on trips to local German restaurants and bakeries.
Make the most out of your career path
Students in STEM fields will find no shortage of opportunities to work and study in Germany before and after graduation. For example, the German Academic Exchange Service offers funding for students and recent graduates to conduct paid Research Internships in Science and Engineering every year. Apply your German-speaking skills to make the most out of your chosen career path. The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals also provides 75 scholarships each year to young adults wishing to improve their German and intern in a setting directly related to their career field.
Check out study abroad opportunities
Study abroad at our partner universities in Eichstatt and Koblenz, Germany, and Innsbruck, Austria, to strengthen your language skills while learning about the rich culture and tumultuous history of the German-speaking world.
Explore Details About a Minor in German
The German Minor consists of 18 hours:
- 6 hours of GERM 2311 and 2312
- 12 hours selected from:
- GERM 3331
- GERM 3334
- GERM 3335
- GERM 3338
- GERM 3350
The elective classes above include Business German, internships, conversation courses, and courses on literature and culture. You can also earn credit through study abroad!
St. Edward's has an impressive track record of successful Fulbright applicants. Many of these students received grants to teach or conduct research in Germany. In fact, Germany awards more Fulbrights to U.S. students than any other country on earth!