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German BA

Program Type
Undergraduate Major
Delivery Type
On Campus

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Languages and Cultures Department

Wondering whether a degree in German might be right for you? Contact us to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.

Phone: 530-898-5388
Email: lanc@csuchico.edu

Open new doors to your future with a degree in German! Immerse yourself in the language and culture of the European Union’s most populous nation while building a skillset that is highly sought after by prospective employers.

Pair this low-unit major with studies in international relations, business, computer science, history, or anything else you are passionate about and graduate with the foundation for a career that crosses borders. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime and surprisingly affordable experience by participating in one of Chico State's exceptional study abroad programs.

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Take Charge of Your Destiny

Your BA in German requires only 27 units and provides a world of options. You’ll become an expert in German-speaking cultures and learn how to apply your skills and international perspective to generate solutions to real-world problems. Our alumni work in business, government, the travel industry, international education, language teaching, etc.

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Language Gives You a Leg Up

Chico State is one of the few CSUs to offer a BA in German, giving you a rare skillset coveted by employers in several industries. Chico State German alumni are currently working in the following industries:

Travel
Business
Government
National Security
Technology
International Education
Artificial Intelligence
Translation
Education Administration

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My favorite aspects of the Chico State German program include the unwavering support from the professors, the German Club, and the enriching study abroad opportunities.

Karl Howe (German, Mechanical Engineering, '19)

Connect Beyond the Classroom

The time you spend learning and growing outside of class is a valued part of our German program. Start making life-long connections the first week you arrive on campus.

Conversation Hour
Bond with fellow students and build your German language skills at the weekly German conversation hour, which starts the first week of the semester so you can get plugged in right away.
Special Events
Field trips, picnics, film nights, and hikes are some of the activities organized by the department to provide you opportunities to socialize with peers who share your interests.
Real-World Experience
Put your skills to work teaching German at local schools, working as a tutor in the on-campus Student Learning Center, or participating in an internship at home or abroad.
Discover a New World of Learning
Take advantage of Chico State’s award-winning study abroad options in one of several universities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland while earning credits toward your degree. Surprisingly low-cost options are available for an unforgettable summer, semester, or year abroad.