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Basic German Language Proficiency Certificate (Undergraduate)

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In today鈥檚 increasingly interdependent world, the ability to speak a second language is an extremely valuable skill and learning German boosts career prospects and salaries in many fields. Germany is the largest economy in the European Union, a key trading partner with the United States and a leader in science and research. German companies like Adidas, Lufthansa, Bayer, T-Mobile and Volkswagen employ 800,000 people in the U.S. alone, with U.S. companies creating the same number of jobs in Germany. The basic German language proficiency certificate provides students a language certificate that marks their achievements in acquiring the German language at the basic level. The certificate includes elementary and intermediate language study, with a focus on developing all modes of language production: speaking, listening, writing and reading in an everyday context. The certificate may be completed as a stand-alone program and may be taken by any student regardless of major. The basic German language proficiency certificate is a value-added credential to any major and is particularly relevant for majors in business, construction, engineering, agriculture, healthcare and education.

Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
  • Seek to gain basic proficiency in the German language and increase your communication skills in any job.
  • Want to understand how the German-speaking world impacts and is shaped by globalization.
  • Enjoy traveling, expanding your perspectives, and interacting with people from different backgrounds.
  • Are interested in working internationally.
  • Want to learn about cultures that speak German in the Americas, Europe, or Africa.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
  • Business
  • Construction management
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Education
  • Pharmacy
  • Government employee
  • Social work
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