Advising and program requirements
We offer a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Arts (MA) in Germanic Studies.
Undergraduate work includes introductory (100/200) and advanced (300/400) courses. You can’t take introductory courses after completing an advanced course in the same area. With departmental permission you may enroll in both at the same time.
For questions regarding the certificate program, contact the Academic program coordinator Dr. Matt Pollard
The Undergraduate advisor is Dr. Ulf Schuetze.
For questions about the honours program, contact the Chair, Dr. Peter Gölz.
The Graduate advisor is Dr. Elena Pnvemonidou.
Bachelor of Arts in German
You must take 7.5 units of introductory courses and 9 units of upper-level courses.
Students with previous knowledge of German may apply to waive some or all requirements for the first two years. Consult the undergraduate advisor, Dr. Matthew Pollard.
Students with prior knowledge of German may be granted transfer credit if that knowledge came from a recognized academic course.
No courses may be challenged for credit.
Honours Program
The Honours Program provides qualified students of German the opportunity to study German Language, Literature and Culture more intensively than in other programs, develop advanced analytical competence and deepen their understanding. It also prepares students for graduate studies.
Admission to the Honours Program requires a GPA of at least 5.5 in a minimum of 7.5 units of introductory courses (must include either GMST 260 or 261 with a minimum B+) and the permission of the department. Applications for admission are usually made at the end of the second year of studies; students interested in pursuing an Honours program in Germanic Studies should consult the department at an early stage in their undergraduate studies.
The Honours Program requires a minimum of 21 units of upper-level courses, including either GMST 301 or 302, and 499. An Honours degree requires a graduating GPA of at least 3.5 and at least a B- in 499.
Major Program
Admission to the Major Program requires a GPA of at least 3.0 in a minimum of 7.5 units of introductory courses (must include either GMST 260 or 261 with a minimum C+).
The Major program consists of 15 units of upper-level courses, including either GMST 301 or 302. Students interested in pursuing a Major in Germanic Studies are advised to consult the department very yearly during their undergraduate studies, preferably in their first year of studies.
General and Minor Programs
Students wishing to take Germanic Studies in one of these programs must take 7.5 units of introductory courses (must include either GMST 260 or 261) and 9 units of upper-level courses, including either GMST 301 or 302.
