German (Certificate)
A four-semester program of study in German as a second language to allow undergraduate students to develop competence in and knowledge of the language; increased understanding and appreciation of German, Austrian, and Swiss cultures; and greater knowledge of the countries where German is spoken. This program is open to undergraduates in any major and of any class standing.
Contact Information
Lynda Nyota
World Languages & Cultures
lknyota@ncsu.edu
- A total of 12 semester hours is required; at least six credit hours must be taken at NC State. The remaining credit hours may be taken through affiliate programs (e.g. the UNC Language Exchange or an NC State Study Abroad program).
Track 1
Code Title Counts towards
WLGE 101 Elementary German I 3
WLGE 102 Elementary German II 3
WLGE 201 Intermediate German I 3
WLGE 202 Intermediate German II 3
or WLGE 212 German Language, Culture, Science, and Technology 3
Total Hours 12
Track 2
WLGE 102 Elementary German II 3
WLGE 201 Intermediate German I 3
WLGE 202 Intermediate German II 3
or WLGE 212 German Language, Culture, Science, and Technology 3
Choose one 3-credit 300-level German class 3
Total Hours 12
Track 3
WLGE 201 Intermediate German I 3
WLGE 202 Intermediate German II 3
or WLGE 212 German Language, Culture, Science, and Technology 3
Choose one 3-credit 300-level German class 3
Students who place into and complete WLGE 201 will receive credit for
WLGE 102 3
Total Hours 12
Track 4
WLGE 202 Intermediate German II 3
or WLGE 212 German Language, Culture, Science, and Technology 3
Students who place into and complete WLGE 202 will receive credit for
WLGE 201. 3
Choose two 3-credit 300-level German classes 6
Total Hours 12
- Students who place into WLGE 202 may consider pursuing the German Minor instead of the certificate.
- There are no other required examinations, presentations, or external learning experience
- Satisfactory completion of the certificate program requires:
- completion of the coursework noted above
- a grade of C- or better in all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements
- an overall GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements.