Germanic Studies
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
CompareWhat is Germanic Studies?
As a Germanic Studies major, you'll explore areas such as
- culture,
- business,
- intellectual history, and
- linguistics.
You'll develop the intercultural competence that is in demand in a wide variety of fields. You can choose from concentrations in:
- German Studies,
- German Business and Commercial Studies, or
- Scandinavian Studies.
The major also offers a Teacher Education option that prepares graduates to teach German. You may also qualify for the five-year Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts degree program in German.
Career Options
- Non-Profit Organizations
- International Relations, Government
- Law
- Journalism
- International Business, Finance
- High School Teaching
- University Teaching & Research
Post-Graduation Success1
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Review Criteria
First-Year Major-Specific Criteria
- Demonstrated understanding of and interest in the major
Transfer Criteria
Transfer HandbookGraduation & Retention2
3.8 years to degree
95% returned for second year
76% graduated within 4 years
87% graduated within 6 years
Annual Program Costs3
Illinois Resident
- Tuition: $13,252
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses: $19,558
- Total: $37,992
Non-Resident
- Tuition: $35,928
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses:$19,898
- Total: $61,008
International
- Tuition: $38,576
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses: $19,898
- Total: $63,656
