University Catalog 2024-2025

German (Certificate)

A four-semester program of study in German as a second language to allow undergraduate students to develop competence in and knowledge of the language; increased understanding and appreciation of German, Austrian, and Swiss cultures; and greater knowledge of the countries where German is spoken. This program is open to undergraduates in any major and of any class standing.

  • A total of 12 semester hours is required; at least six credit hours must be taken at NC State. The remaining credit hours may be taken through affiliate programs (e.g. the UNC Language Exchange or an NC State Study Abroad program).

Track 1

Code                                                                                                              Title              Counts towards

FLG 101 Elementary German I                                                                      3                               

FLG 102 Elementary German II                                                                     3 

FLG 201 Intermediate German I                                                                    3

FLG 202 Intermediate German II                                                                   3

   or FLG 212 German Language, Culture, Science, and Technology              3                                   

Total Hours                                                                                                    12 

Track 2

FLG 102 Elementary German II                                                                      3 

FLG 201 Intermediate German I                                                                     3

FLG 202 Intermediate German II                                                                    3

   or FLG 212 German Language, Culture, Science, and Technology               3 

Choose one 3-credit 300-level German class                                                   3

Total Hours                                                                                                    12

Track 3

FLG 201 Intermediate German I                                                                     3

FLG 202 Intermediate German II                                                                    3

   or FLG 212 German Language, Culture, Science, and Technology              3

Choose one 3-credit 300-level German class                                                  3

Students who place into and complete FLG 201 will receive credit for

FLG 102                                                                                                           3

Total Hours                                                                                                    12

Track 4

FLG 202 Intermediate German II                                                                    3

   or FLG 212 German Language, Culture, Science, and Technology               3 

Students who place into and complete FLG 202 will receive credit for

FLG 201.                                                                                                            3

Choose two 3-credit 300-level German classes                                                6

Total Hours                                                                                                      12

  • Students who place into FLF 202 may consider pursuing the German Minor  instead of the certificate.
  • There are no other required examinations, presentations, or external learning experience
  • Satisfactory completion of the certificate program requires:
    • completion of the coursework noted above
    • a grade of C- or better in all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements
    • an overall GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements.