该本科课程提供了发展理解，口语，阅读和写作德语的技能以及学习世界德语地区语言，文学和文化的机会。还提供意第绪语，文学和文化课程。主修日耳曼语研究的学生可以在各种职业中使用他们的培训，包括教学，翻译，国际营销，银行和商业，外交服务和新闻业。
The undergraduate program provides the opportunity to develop skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German and to learn about the language, literature, and culture of the German-speaking regions of the world. Courses in Yiddish language, literature, and culture are also offered. Students who major or minor in Germanic Studies may use their training in a variety of occupations, including teaching, translation, international marketing, banking and commerce, diplomatic service, and journalism.