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BA German Teaching (80-104 hours*, including licensure hours)

Major Requirements

  1. See the general information section.
  2. At least 18 hours of upper-division major credit must be taken in residence at BYU.
  3. Complete an approved teaching minor (approximately 16-21 hours).
  4. Declare the major at the Humanities Advisement Center and contact the German teaching major advisor to complete a German proficiency examination. A minimum initial rating of Intermediate-Mid is recommended.
  5. Complete one of the following Level 1 course options (may be waived with equivalent experience):
    • Either Germ 101, 102
    • Or Germ 103 (103 students should take one extra elective course).
  6. Complete the following Level 2 courses (may be waived with equivalent experience):
    • Germ 201, 202.
  7. Complete 3 hours of one of the following:
    • Germ 211R, 311R, or equivalent.
  8. Complete the following Level 3 courses:
    • Germ 310, 330, 343, 377 and 378 (fall only).
    • Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed before enrolling in Germ 377. Germ 377 must be taken concurrently with Germ 378 fall semester and prior to student teaching; however, Germ 377 and 378 may be waived for students who have taken a methods course for another language.
  9. Complete one of the following Level 3 course options:
    • Either Germ 320, 321
    • Or Germ 322 (322 students should take one extra elective course).
  10. Complete the following or other approved advanced writing course:
    • Germ 340.
  11. Complete the following:
    • Germ 450.
  12. Complete 14 additional hours of pro-seminars and/or courses numbered 341 or higher.
  13. Master a reading list of masterworks (provided in the portfolio) either in conjunction with course work or independently.
  14. Complete a senior capstone paper.
  15. Final German proficiency examination: complete the following during one of the last two semesters before graduation (not offered spring or summer). A minimum proficiency rating of Advanced-Low is required:
    • Germ 400R (1 hour required).
  16. Complete the Professional Education Component:
    1. Complete the following:
      • CPSE 402.
      • IP&T 286.
      • Sc Ed 276R, 350, 353, 379.
    2. Complete 12 hours from one of the following:
      • Sc Ed 476R, 496R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.