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Our dynamic MA program in German provides diverse study options including literature, linguistics, and interdisciplinary fields, welcoming talented new applicants. Our graduate community, both current and alumni, represents numerous nations (such as Cameroon, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, and more) alongside the US, creating an internationally diverse cohort connected by their passion for German studies.
Students can choose between Plan I (24 course credits plus a thesis) or Plan II (30 course credits without a thesis). Required coursework includes German literature classes, GN 510 History of the German Language, and 3 credits of Middle High German. With permission from the German graduate advisor, students may count 6 credits of graduate-level coursework from related disciplines toward their degree requirements.