A 15-unit undergraduate certificate that builds spoken and written German competency and introduces cultural, historical, political and economic contexts of German-speaking areas. Suited to students in majors who need practical German for careers in public or private sectors or who plan graduate study that requires language proficiency.
Coursework focuses on building communicative competency in German and surveying multiple disciplinary perspectives related to German-speaking areas, including cultural studies, business, arts, politics, history and economics. The CPP Catalog lists the specific courses offered for the certificate; not every course runs each semester. Language placement guidance is available for students unsure which course level to begin.
The program description does not list formal admission criteria on the certificate page. As a campus certificate, students should consult the CPP Catalog and the German Certificate Coordinator for details and language placement to determine appropriate starting courses.
The certificate is aimed at students preparing for roles in the private or public sectors where German language skills are useful or necessary, and for those who plan to enter graduate programs that require competency in German.
The source page does not specify scholarships tied to the certificate. Students should explore university-wide financial aid, departmental awards, and study-abroad funding opportunities; contact the program coordinator or the university financial aid office for guidance.
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