The following course sequence sheet is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as formal academic advisement. Course selections and sequence may vary depending on course availability and counsel from your academic adviser. You should consult an academic adviser before developing an actual academic plan.
| Cr. | First Semester | Cr. | Second Semester |
| 3 | 11.203 German 3 | 3 | 11.204 German 4 |
| 3 | 20.101 Composition I | 3 | Free Elective |
| or Free Elective | or 20.101 Composition I | ||
| 3 | 16.200 Comparative Cultural Studies | 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) |
| 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) |
| 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) | 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) |
| 1 | 09.100 Optional University Seminar | ||
| 16 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Third Semester | Cr. | Fourth Semester |
| 3 | 11.206 Conversation and Composition I | 3 | 11.207 Conversation and Composition II |
| 3 | General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making | 3 | General Education Quantitative/Analytical |
| 3 | 2nd-level Writing Course | 3 | OR 2nd-level Writing Course |
| OR General Education Quantitative/Analytical | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | ||
| 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) |
| 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) | 3 | Free Elective |
| 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills | ||
| 16 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Fifth Semester | Cr. | Sixth Semester |
| 3 | German Elective (not required) | 7 | 11.390 German Study Abroad I |
| 3 | Free Elective | 8 | 11.490 German Study Abroad II |
| 3 | Free Elective | ||
| 3 | Free Elective | ||
| 3 | Free Elective | ||
| 15 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Seventh Semester | Cr. | Eighth Semester |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | 16.400 Comparative Language Studies |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills |
| 15 | Total Semester Credits | 13 | Total Semester Credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 120 | ||
All Languages and Cultures Majors are required to have an immersion experience.
The sequence of General Education courses is an example only; they may be taken in any order.
Study abroad recommended for the 5th or 6th semester;
The Department recommends that German Majors take additional German courses as free electives.
Two of the courses selected for the Major, General Education OR Free Elective must also qualify as Diversity courses. See list of Diversity Courses and consult advisor.