German, MA
Develop a rigorous and vast understanding of German language and culture. With dedicated professors who want to ensure your success in this degree, you can unlock your potential for international relations.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This program is not currently accepting applications.
Degree description
The Master of Arts program in German offers you professional training in German linguistic, literary and cultural studies through courses and supervision of research that culminate in an applied project or thesis.
In consultation with your advisor, you arrange your coursework around one of three focus areas: literature, comparative literature, or language and culture. The program's designed to equip you to become an independent and creative professional as you broaden your knowledge of Germany as one of the world's leading economies, cultural contributors and human rights advocates.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (GER 593)
The plan of study for the master's degree includes a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level work and a thesis or an applied project, as approved by the candidate's supervisory committee. The program must include a 500-level bibliography and research methods course offered by the school. When approved by the candidate's supervisory committee, nine credit hours in another language or in closely related courses may be included in the program.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in German from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information Those who lack a degree in a related field but who show strong potential and meet the Graduate College admission requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis. The writing sample should represent the applicant's thinking as well as their writing skills, and it should be written in German on a topic pertaining to the German language or culture.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Professionals with the valued skills developed in this degree program can confidently move into academic, business, diplomatic, government and international fields.
Career examples include:
- area, ethnic and cultural studies teacher or professor
- foreign language and literature teacher or professor
- historian
- interpreter or translator
- lawyer
- reporter or correspondent
- social or community service manager
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 318
silc@asu.edu
480-965-6281
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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