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Why I Chose German Studies

German Studies created an opportunity for me to really focus on that compassionate and empathetic side of health care.

Thomas Noth | B.A. German Studies and Psychology 2018 | M.A. Counseling 2020
Clinical Supervisor - Substance Use Services, MHC Healthcare Founder & Primary Therapist, BrighterView Counseling, LLC

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Our department offers three degree options in German Studies:

Bachelor's Degree in German Studies

Undergraduate courses are designed to familiarize students with the German language as well as the cultures and histories of German-speaking communities. The department is designated as a German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German.

Master's Degree in German Studies

Students in this program practice critical analysis across literary and cultural studies, theoretical and applied linguistics, studies in second language acquisition and teaching, and related professional disciplines. 

Doctoral Degree in Transcultural German Studies

With its German partner universities in Leipzig and Cologne, the dual PhD/DPhil degree program offers interdisciplinary doctoral training in two rigorous academic environments, while providing intensive mentoring opportunities and comprehensive financial support. 

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The Department of German Studies is now accepting job applications for Department Head! The Department seeks an established scholar with strong administrative experience to provide energetic and visionary leadership as head of one of the leading…
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Wildkatze November 2024
Nov. 5, 2024
This month, celebrate the cooler weather at one of our events! Die Wildkatze is also here to remind you about upcoming study abroad and scholarship deadlines.
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Sina WiG Prize
Oct. 26, 2024
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sina Meißgeier, who has won the 2024 Women in German Dissertation Prize! It was awarded to her at the Coalition of Women in German (soon to be renamed into Feminist in German Studies) conference for her…

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