BA/BS in German Studies

Simon Fraser University's German Studies certificate, offered through the Language Training Institute in the Department of Linguistics, serves full- and part-time students seeking intermediate proficiency in German speaking, reading, writing, and listening, alongside educational enrichment in German-speaking literature, art, philosophy, and history. The certificate can be completed alongside a degree program and requires a minimum of 18 units: four core German language courses, GERM 100, 110, 200, and 210 or 300, plus a minimum of two further courses chosen from an approved list, or other courses approved by the departmental advisor. There are no formal admission grade requirements; students declare the certificate by contacting the World Languages and Literatures advisor. The program suits students who want a recognized credential in German language and culture without committing to a full major or minor.