The German Program in the Department of Germanic & Slavic Studies offers a highly respected Master's degree with concentration in literature / culture or linguistics. Graduates are prepared to teach German, or to pursue a Ph.D. in competitive programs.<br><br>The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies offers the MA degree with a concentration in German literature or linguistics, thesis or non-thesis option. Requirements for the degree are 30 credit hours of coursework, (33 credit hours for the non-thesis option), a thesis, a final examination and a reading examination (or a grade of B in a course at the 2002 level or higher) in a modern foreign language besides German. In addition to comprehensive training in the discipline, the department also provides candidates the opportunity to develop elementary and intermediate language teaching skills while serving as teaching assistants. A full description of the program and the requirements may be obtained at the departmental website or by contacting the graduate coordinator.