Retroactive Credit

Students are eligible to earn up to 14 retroactive credits for previous knowledge of German. This policy is for students who have completed a foreign-language skills course and who earned a B or better in that course. For example, if your first German skills course is GER 102 and you receive an A or B, you can receive credit for GER 101. Consult the Department of Modern Languages 216-687-4645 for further information.

Credit by Examination

Students who successfully pass the College Level Placement Examination (CLEP test) in German may earn 14 credit hours for previous knowledge of German. For information about the examination, eligibility, and dates when it is given, contact the Cleveland State Testing Center 216-687-2277. Students who receive a score of 3, 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement German language examination may earn 18 credit hours for GER (101, 102, 201, and 202).

Note that only courses at the 200-level or above may count toward the German minor. See requirements below.

Contact the department office 216-687-4645 for information about credit for course work.

German Minor

A minor in German consists of 18 credit hours beyond the 100-level, of which 8 credit hours must be at the 300 and/or 400 level. Transfer students must complete 9 hours of the 18 required for the minor in residence at Cleveland State University. Students seeking a minor in German must have a departmental adviser to assist in the selection of the courses. No grade below C in a minor course may count toward the minor.