Bachelor of Science in German for Science and Technical Communication (Online)

Enhance your career capabilities with German

Some of the most innovative discoveries in science and technology have been made by German speakers. With the Science and Technical Communication track of the Bachelor of Science in German program, you can increase your potential for international collaboration, and maybe make some groundbreaking discoveries of your own.

Careers

Germany is an economic, political and cultural powerhouse in Europe and the world. Employment opportunities for applicants with German-language skills are expected to grow well above average for the next 10 years at the state, regional and national level.

In addition to helping you seek employment with American subsidiaries of German industrial and banking concerns, or vice versa, and boosting your chances of international placements in business and foreign service, your IU Online Bachelor of Science in German may give you a head-start in careers such as:

  • Meeting, convention, and event planner
  • Sales manager
  • Training manager
  • General and operations manager
  • Human resources specialist

Degree information

120 Credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online

For information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.

To earn the online B.S. in German, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours. You may transfer up to 60 previously earned credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Core courses (6 credit hours)
  • Major courses (27 credit hours)
  • Capstone course (3 credit hours)
  • Track courses (15 credit hours)
  • General education and elective courses (as needed to total 120 credit hours)

All courses are 3 credit hours and require a grade of C or better unless otherwise noted.

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Core Curriculum (6 credit hours)

  • GER-G 203 Second Year German I, or
    GER-G 200 Intermediate German I
  • GER-G 204 Second Year German II, or
    GER-G 250 Intermediate German II

Major Courses (27 credit hours)

  • GER-G 362 Introduction to Contemporary Germany
  • GER-G 465 Structure of German
  • GER-G 363 Introduction to German Cultural History
  • GER-G 497 Capstone and e-Portfolio
  • GER-G 310 Deutsch: Mittelstufe, or
    GER-G 313 Writing German I
  • GER-G 311 Deutsch: Conversation and Composition, or
    GER-G 307 Writing German II
  • GER-G 307 Selected Works of Contemporary German Literature, or
    GER-G 415 Perspectives on German Literature
  • GER-G 345 Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques I, or
    GER-G 346 Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques II
  • GER-G 370 German Cinema, or
    GER-G 418 German Film and Popular Culture

German Capstone

Track: Scientific and Technical Communication

  • GER-G 345 Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques I, or
    GER-G 346 Introduction to Practical Translation Techniques II (not used above)
  • GER-G 362 Introduction To Contemporary Germany
  • SUST-C 330 Scientific Foundations in Sustainability
  • CMCL-C 427 Cross Cultural Communication (Interchangeable with SPCH-S 427)
  • ENG-W 234 Technical Report Writing 

Elective

Choose as needed to reach 120 credits.

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Michael D. Hutchins Ph.D.

Associate Professor of German and International Studies

Office:
Knobview Hall 110L
Phone:
(812) 941-2230
Email:
mdhutchi@iu.edu

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