Undergraduate Certificate in German 

Learn to underst和, speak, read 和 write in German with the Undergraduate Certificate in German in the College of Liberal 艺术 at Temple University. Deepen your language 和 communication competencies through the study of German art, 历史, literature 和 media, as well as current business issues in German-speaking countries. 

The 20-credit German Certificate (Undergraduate) provides students the experience 和 interpersonal 技能 required to engage in complex, cross-cultural situations. Required coursework emphasizes aural, pronunciation 和 oral drills, as well as grammar. The program is tailored to help students achieve their learning goals, whether they want to engage in business with German partners, work in government agencies or in media, or pursue relevant graduate studies.

类 & 课程

You have four years to satisfy the requirements of the Undergraduate Certificate in German, which is awarded at the completion of your bachelor’s program. It cannot be awarded as a st和-alone program of study or after completion of your bachelor’s degree. 

The 20-credit German Certificate (Undergraduate) curriculum comprises core courses 和 one elective course. Core courses include the following. 

• Introduction to German I, II 和 3
• 中间
• German for 业务 I

Learn more about German Certificate (Undergraduate) program requirements.

Related 研究生 Degrees

• 马的历史
• Liberal 艺术 MLA
• 业务 Administration MBA*

*Fox School of 业务

职业生涯

Speaking more than one language can set you apart in today’s global job market. It may increase your marketability 和 opportunities for career advancement 和 promotion. According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, acquisition of a second language may help improve st和ardized test scores, 和 it may improve 内存 和 problem-solving 技能.

Additionally, studying a language 和 its culture can help you develop empathy 和 global thinking. It can broaden your perspective 和 help you cultivate a greater underst和ing of people 和, 反过来, 世界. The critical 技能 gained from learning a foreign language are directly applicable to today’s rapidly diversifying world 和 can be used across all fields 和 disciplines.

Students in the Undergraduate Certificate in German program are prepared to work in the following professional areas.

• 业务
• 教育
• Government service
• 医疗保健
• International law
• 新闻
• 军事
• 非营利组织
• Public relations
• 翻译
• Travel 和 tourism
• 科学