MA in German (Non-Thesis) in Athens United States | University of Georgia

The German Program within the Department of Germanic & Slavic Studies provides a prestigious Master's degree focusing on literature/culture or linguistics. Graduates gain qualifications to teach German or enter competitive Ph.D. programs.

Students can pursue an MA degree in German literature or linguistics, choosing between thesis and non-thesis tracks. The program requires 30 credit hours (33 for non-thesis), a thesis (for thesis option), a final exam, and proficiency in a modern foreign language other than German (demonstrated through an exam or a B grade in a 2002-level course). Alongside academic training, the department offers teaching assistant positions to develop language instruction skills. Complete program details and requirements are available on the department's website or from the graduate coordinator.