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Program Overview

The German Studies program at Binghamton University offers a diverse range of courses in language, literature, and culture. The program emphasizes the study of culture in the broadest sense and provides an international approach to education through recognized study abroad programs in Leipzig, Germany, and Graz, Austria. Courses cover topics from intellectual and cultural history to literary studies, linguistics, and visual culture, allowing students to follow their passions, develop their intellectual curiosity, and pursue their interests with rigor and depth.

Degrees Offered

• BA in German
• Minor in German

Internships, Research Opportunities, and More

German Studies students at Binghamton have access to numerous opportunities, including:

• Awards and scholarships available through the German Studies program
• The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
• The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) fellowships
• Fulbright teaching and research fellowships
• Summer language study at the Goethe Institut or Herder Institut in Germany
• Spending a semester or two studying abroad at a university in Germany or Austria
• Getting credit by assisting in a German language course at Binghamton as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA)

Coursework

Some courses to consider in the first year include:

• GERM 101 - Elementary German I
• GERM 102 - Elementary German II
• GERM 180B - Topics in German
• GERM 203 - Intermediate German I
• GERM 241E - German Lit/Culture in Trans.
• GERM 241G - German Lit/Culture in Trans.

After Graduation

The German Studies program offers students the opportunity to develop an individualized curriculum that explores the humanities and social sciences. Coursework can also be tailored to interests in engineering, computer science, management, or the natural sciences. Graduates find employment in fields such as research and teaching, marketing, finance and business, the legal profession, international relations, library science, and information management. Many graduates also pursue a myriad of graduate degrees, including PhD, MBA, JD, MPA, and MAT.