GERMAN (MINOR)

HOW CAN I BENEFIT FROM FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY? Beyond helping to understand culture and broadening your worldview, studying a foreign language can influence your military career. Our ever-expanding global Air Force mission not only demands increasing foreign language capability to support the national security military strategies, but also provides challenging assignment opportunities for those looking for experience and diversification. Officers with foreign language proficiency are candidates for opportunities such as the Language Enabled Airmen Program (LEAP), graduate school, serving as a Foreign Area Officer, and competing to become an Olmsted Scholar or an Air Attaché at an embassy abroad.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE MINORS:

Cadets majoring in any academic discipline may earn a specific language minor provided they complete five language courses beyond the 100-level, in the same language with a grade of ‘C’ or better, and take the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) no later than two months prior to graduation. Cadets who validate at or above the 300 level may count two of the validated upper level courses toward the minor and only take three courses in residence. Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program (CSLIP) courses (i.e. Arabic 400/401, Chinese 400/401, etc.) can also fill course requirements for the minor.

GERMAN COURSES

(Must have completed or validated German 131/132, Basic German, to enroll):

For full program requirements and course descriptions, download the current Course of Instruction Handbook.

CONTACT US
Dr. Robert Carriedo
Director of Academics
(719) 333-8648