German

Major, Minor

Why choose a German major from CMU?

A major or minor in German gives you the skills to join the global conversation. In the classroom, you’ll gain a strong foundation in the language and culture of Germany. Beyond the classroom, you'll have opportunities to network and practice your German with extracurriculars like Stammtisch Conversation Hour. You'll also have the chance to dive into German culture and history by studying abroad in Berlin, Luneburg or another German city for a summer, a semester or an entire year. 

Your degree will give you an advantage when it comes to the job market. Germany is the largest foreign employer in Michigan, including companies like Volkswagen, Daimler, Bosch, Bayer Agriculture and Siemens. Germany is the 4^th largest investor and employer in the U.S. economy and our 5^th largest trading partner. A German major is excellent preparation for careers in teaching, research, marketing, business, international relations, social work and more.

German program highlights

As a German student at CMU, you’ll gain:

• One-on-one support: Receive personalized instruction and individual mentorship from dedicated German faculty.
• Study abroad opportunities: Immerse yourself further in German language and culture by studying abroad in Berlin, Lüneburg, Bochum or other cities. This includes the opportunity for a full-ride, year-long scholarship to study in at a university in Germany.
• Engaging extracurriculars: Get involved in German extracurriculars, such as Stammtisch Conversation Hour, the German Christmas Songfest and excursions like visiting the Holocaust Memorial.
• Access to scholarships: Have the opportunity to win scholarships for both on-campus and international study.
• Global career prep: Prepare for an exciting career with international scope.