Rebecca Henderson Last updated: 3 Online German Courses for College Credit
No matter your career path, gaining valuable German skills doesn’t have to include the “typical” college experience.
Learning German online for college credits is just a click away. In this post, I’ll show you three programs that offer college credit for a range of German language courses.
Contents
- Online German Courses For College Credit
- Who Can Enroll in Online German Courses?
- Will My German Course Credits Transfer?
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Online German Courses For College Credit
Oregon State University Ecampus
Cost: $350 per credit
This program from Oregon State allows students to pay in-state tuition for online courses, no matter where you’re located. If you don’t already know the difference, in-state tuition costs are much lower than out-of-state.
There are four years’ worth of German language courses as well as specialized classes on German culture, German cinema, etc. offered at varying points throughout the year. These courses offer online discussion boards and multimedia learning materials. Though this is the same curriculum on-campus students receive, online students can utilize these resources as much as is necessary.
The first- and second-year courses of the German online program are four credits each, at a cost of $297 per credit. In total, your first two years of German courses would cost $2,376 (and your monthly internet bill, of course). Many big-name, in-state colleges will charge you more per credit and require you to be present in the classroom at specified times, so cost-wise, online learning is incredibly efficient.
To learn more about Oregon State’s Ecampus program, check out the “how to apply” section and transfer information available on their website.
University of North Dakota
Cost: $384.88 per credit
German 101: First Year German at University of North Dakota is an opportunity for you to develop a base of skills in German from scratch. If you are an absolute beginner in German, this can be a great way for you to start learning the language and earn college credits at the same time.
Students who take this course will study for the A1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This will mean you’ll learn to introduce yourself in German, read and write short texts, understand simple questions and instructions and more.
The course is self-paced, so this is great for people who need something more flexible to fit into their schedule. You’ll have 3-9 months to complete the course once you’ve enrolled.
Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cost: $475 (Graduate students $375)
Interested in studying German literature? Need to give your German reading and writing skills a serious boost?
In this course, you’ll learn how to read complex German texts with only a dictionary to guide you. Students will be taught step-by-step techniques to succeed in comprehending advanced German written passages.
The course can be taken at your own pace, anywhere in the world. You’ll have to check with your chosen university to see if the course will transfer, but again, keep a copy of the syllabus handy in case there’s any doubt.
Bonus for High School Grads: AP and IB Transfer Credits
For those who don’t want to start their college career early by enrolling in classes before their peers, there’s another option available. High school students who demonstrate subject proficiency on the AP and IB tests can transfer their scores as college credits.
Some institutions might delineate between credits depending on the scores you receive. A score of 3 might be passing for some colleges, but in the eyes of another college, you might need a 4 to get those credits to transfer. While this applies to AP and IB tests generally, it’s entirely possible to transfer a German score as college credits and even begin your college career with one year’s worth of credits already earned.
Check with your desired institution and their current policies to verify the scores will transfer.
Who Can Enroll in Online German Courses?
If you’re going to be earning college credit, you’re most likely a high school student ready to graduate. Juniors and seniors in high school can earn college credits, but so can currently enrolled college students and even those who would be considered non-traditional students.
Non-traditional students would include those who are past the typical enrollment age who are looking to go back to school for a number of reasons.
Whether you’re a high school or college student, earning college credits is a great way to speed up the graduation process. But even if you’re not looking to transfer credits to a university, an official university course can do wonders for your resume or simply fast-track you to German fluency.
Will My German Course Credits Transfer?
If you’re intending to take extra coursework in order to transfer credits, it’s best to know where you’ll want them to transfer. Each institution has their own guidelines. What may transfer over to one university may not be acceptable at one even in the same city.
Most in-state, local campuses will have information on transferring nearby universities’ credits. If you’re transferring in-state or out-of-state, however, it’s always best to talk with an admissions counselor. They can check into your coursework and advise you as to what’s transferable and what potentially is not.
For each of the below resources, we’ve made sure to list the corresponding information on transferring credits. However, you should always verify before you enroll. All it takes is a few phone calls and/or emails to save you a lot of headaches.
Check out the online resources we’ve listed above and see whether they could be the right choice for you!
Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here to get a copy. (Download)
