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University of Pittsburgh    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Nov 23, 2024
 
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

German Language Certificate - German for Professional Purposes Track


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German Language Certificate


The Certificate in German Language consists of 18 credits of German courses and prepares students for international careers, internationally recognized proficiency exams, and internships in German-speaking countries.

Requirements


The certificate offers two tracks: one for the liberal arts and one for professional purposes. Courses should be taken in sequence.

German for Professional Purposes


The following courses should be taken, in sequence, by students in this track.

German Certificate note


Nine credits may be transferred from study abroad programs in German-speaking countries in accordance with the credit transfer policy of the University of Pittsburgh. These credits have to be pre-approved by the director of undergraduate studies.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in each course that counts toward the certificate. No course that counts toward the certificate can be taken on an S/NC basis unless the student received special permission from the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

For more information, visit www.german.pitt.edu/undergraduate/certificate.php

Additional coursework


Students must complete two additional courses at the 1000- or 1100-level. GER 1001 , GER 1003 , GER 1004 , and GER 1103  do not fulfill this requirement.

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