German Studies (MA)

Master of Arts in German Studies

Master of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Culture & Language
• English & Literature
• Education & Human Development
• Arts & Media
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Minimum Credit Units1

33 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

Courses train students in literary and cultural studies as well as applied linguistics and second-language acquisition methodologies in both German and English. Several tracks are available for the M.A. in German Studies, including Literature and Culture; Literature, Culture, and Pedagogy; Literature, Culture, and Pedagogy with Secondary Teaching Certification; Literature, Culture, and Translation Studies; and joint professional degrees with a concentration in Journalism, Business Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems or Collaborative Governance. The program prepares students for a wide range of careers as well as Ph.D. programs.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

75%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.725 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

60%

Enrollment % Female

40%

Enrollment % International

80%