Wheaton College offers a German Major and a German Studies Major. The German and German Studies majors equip students to acquire and develop proficiency in Europe’s most widely spoken first language and to cultivate the intercultural communication skills necessary in an increasingly global society.
Both majors include 32 total credit hours with at least 24 credit hours in German language and culture courses. The German major requires 8-12 credits at the 100-200 level, and 20-24 credits at the 300-400 level. For both majors a period of study abroad in a German-speaking country is also required either through participation in the eight-week long Wheaton in Germany program or by completing an equivalent semester abroad program with an accredited academic institution.