A minor in German (M-2640) consists of at least 12 hours which may include courses numbered 250, 300 and above.
Special recognition will be given to those students who have successfully completed 15 hours or more of upper-division coursework in the target language and attained an Intermediate-High level on the OPI in the respective language, thereby demonstrating their advanced proficiency.
Minors and Recognition of Proficiency are advantageous for students majoring in disciplines in the liberal arts, such as English, history and music, who intend to pursue advanced degrees in graduate school. They are also recommended for students majoring in professional fields, such as agriculture, business administration, engineering, travel and tourism, communications and social work, where knowledge of foreign languages and cultures is highly beneficial, given today’s global economy.