German Minor

Requirements

A minor in French, Japanese or Spanish requires the completion of four courses in the language beyond the basic foundation sequence (Language 1001, Language 1002, and Language 2101). Transfer students must complete at least two courses for the minor at UMSL. All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.

Heritage Speakers

For departmental purposes, heritage speakers are defined as individuals who have been raised in a family or social environment in which the target language is habitually used for day-to-day communication but have not completed their secondary schooling in the target language. 

Students will take a nationally-normed proficiency test (STAMP or equivalent) to determine placement. 

Students who receive a score at or above Intermediate Mid across all skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) must complete 9 credits in the language, including the following courses: 

  • Any 3-credit hour course at the 2xxx level above 2101

  • Any 2 3-credit hour courses at the 3xxx level or above 

  • Students who receive a score below Intermediate Mid in any skill must meet with an advisor to determine proper placement. 

​Native Speakers 

For departmental purposes, native speakers are defined as individuals who completed their secondary education or above in the target language. Students will submit an official transcript to the University. 

The Modern Language Minor is not an option for Native speakers.

Specific Requirements for the German minor 

GERMAN 2170Intermediate Practice in Speaking and Writing German3
GERMAN 2180Intermediate Readings in German3
Select two German courses 3000-level or above6
Total Hours12