Requirements for German Majors and Minors
A major in German consists of 28 hours*, with a minimum of 14 hours in
courses numbered 300 or above. German majors must complete the Zertifikat Deutsch examination with a passing grade (minimum of "ausreichend bestanden'').
A minor in German consists of a minimum of 18 hours*, to include GER 311 and two other 300-level courses.
* In all FLL majors and minors, lower-division requirements may be exempted as a result of examination or evidence of prior training or experience.
Why are German majors required
to take the Zertifikat Deutsch exam?
The small size of the German program at Mercer University has the distinct advantage of allowing you to work more closely with a professor than might be the case at larger institutions. However, this intimate environment has the disadvantage of having your proficiency in German assessed by only one or two faculty members.