German Studies
Perhaps
you
admire
the
culture.
Or
the
country.
Or
the
way
the
language
sounds.
Fair
enough.
But
when
it
comes
to
your
career,
you
need
to
choose
a
major
that
will
help
you
get
where
you
need
to
be.
Luckily,
German
Studies
fits
the
bill.
Whether
you
choose
to
focus
solely
on
German
Studies
or
combine
it
with
another
major,
you
can
build
a
solid
career
in
practically
any
field:
- Foreign trade in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
- International organizations
- International travel
- International education
- Journalism, marketing or media relations across the globe
Why German? For one thing, it’s the most widely spoken language in Europe, which means you’ll be in a position to easily navigate the European market. And since Germany is known for its powerhouse economy and innovative spirit, speaking the language and understanding the culture opens the door to your future just a little wider.
How We're Different
At NC State, we want our students to get the most value from their degree – which is why we’ve created three different tracks. By focusing on your specific area of interest, you’re better able to hone the skills that make you marketable to potential employers. Choose from:
German Studies: a stand-alone degree focusing specifically on cultural studies
German Studies with an International Economics concentration: a degree requiring five economics courses and two German business courses to help you specialize in the field
German Studies with a Science and Technology concentration: a degree where you study German alongside a major in the sciences, engineering or other field outside the humanities and social sciences
With each concentration, you’ll be required to spend at least one semester studying abroad or in an internship at a primarily German-speaking organization based in a German-speaking country.
German major concentrations German Courses
How to Apply
If
you’re
new
to
NC
State,
you’ll
need
to
apply
to
the
university
and
get
accepted
before
declaring
a
major.
Visit
the NC
State
Admissions
site for
more
information
or
to
get
started.
Apply
to
NC
State
For
students
who
are
already
NC
State
students
and
want
to
change
majors
or
add
German
Studies
as
a
second
major,
you
may
submit
an
application
during
a
one-month
period,
three
times
per
year
(Aug
15-Sept
15;
Jan
15-Feb
15;
May
15-June
15).
You
can
submit
your
Change
of
Degree
Application
on
the
NC
State
Department
of
Registration
and
Records
site.
Change of Degree Application Requirements
Contact Us
Dr.
Helga
G. Braunbeck
Professor
Section
Coordinator,
German
Studies
Email: helga_braunbeck@ncsu.edu
Office:
Withers
301
Phone:
919-515-9320
German Faculty and Staff Directory
Main Office
The German Studies office is located in Withers Hall 310
Campus
Address
Withers
310
Campus
Box
8106
Raleigh,
NC
27695-8106
Physical
Address
101
Lampe
Dr.
Raleigh,
NC
27695
Phone:
919-515-2475
Fax:
919-515-6981
Hourse:
8
a.m.
–
5
p.m.,
Monday
–
Friday