Graduate programs and employers increasingly seek candidates with language skills and cultural knowledge. These skills are particularly important in Michigan, given the number of German businesses located here. German is an official language in five European countries and is used in the domains of engineering, technology, the arts, commerce, administration, and other fields. The Certificate in Practical German (B1) provides students with the ability to read, write, listen, and speak in the past, present, and future; carry out basic tasks necessary to everyday life in a German-speaking country or environment; describe people and things; understand and express opinions; and understand the main points of various media. Students also gain knowledge about cultural differences and practices that allow them to better understand and function within German cultures at an independent user level (B1).

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for this program are satisfied by the general requirements for undergraduate admission to the University. The program shall be open to regularly admitted Wayne State University undergraduate students who are in good academic standing, as well as students who have previously earned a baccalaureate level degree at Wayne State or another accredited institution.

Program Requirements

The Practical German Undergraduate Certificate requires the completion of a minimum of 12 credits. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the University and the College governing undergraduate scholarship.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
GER 1010	Elementary German I	4
GER 1020	Elementary German II	4
GER 2010	Intermediate German	4
GER 2020	Everyday Encounters in Language and Culture	4
Total Credits		16