60 Credits
Through the German program at Normandale, students work toward linguistic proficiency and cultural competence in a language spoken by over 100,000,000 people in the world’s fourth largest economy. Germany is the world’s foremost country in developing and using cutting-edge green technology, the economic engine of the European Union and the US’s second largest trading partner.
The study of German provides not just global insight, but a deep awareness and appreciation for the foundational contributions of the German-speaking areas in scientific, philosophical, political, humanitarian and artistic thought that have shaped, and continue to influence, our world. This program focuses not just on the German-speaking areas in Europe, but worldwide.
Knowledge of German is useful in many professional fields, including international business, the sciences, green technology, the hospitality industry, music, and more.
Emphasis requirements may also be used to satisfy the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal requirements.
Required Courses
Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or Additional Course Requirements sections below.
General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 Credits
*See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options
Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
(Met By Completion of All 40 Credits of The MnTC)
Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments; at least one must include a lab)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts- 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments)
Course #1 met by taking required GERM courses
Course #2 _______________
Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course
Course - met by taking required GERM courses
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course
Course __________________
Additional Course Requirements – 20 credits
- One Health (HLTH) course.
- One Exercise Science (EXSC) course.
- Elective credits – additional course(s) numbered 1000 and above, if needed to complete the 60-credit requirement.