This is a sample curriculum plan for the German BA Secondary Education Emphasis within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University. The Department of World Languages highly encourages study abroad, an experience which can change the pace and order of course selection with which the German BA Sec Ed requirements are fulfilled.
If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.
For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to the Advising Contacts page for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.
First Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| GERM 201 | Intermediate German I | 3 |
| GERM 203 | Intermediate German Conversation | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| ED-CIFS 201 | Education, Schooling, and Society | 3 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 14 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
GERM 202
| Intermediate German II | 3 |
| FM | Foundation of Mathematics* | 3 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| FC | Foundations of Oral Communications*
| 3 |
| Total | | 15 |
Students with this major can begin at varying GERM placement levels. Consult with your academic advisor on an appropriate GERM pathway.
Second Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
GERM 303
| Advanced German Conversation and Composition | 3 |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science* w/ Lab | 4 |
| FA | Foundation of Arts* | 3 |
| Upper-division GERM Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Elective | | 2 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| GERM 412 | Advanced German Grammar and Syntax | 3 |
| WORLD 300 | Career Exploration and Portfolio Development | 1 |
| EDTECH 202 | Teaching and Learning in a Digital Age | 3 |
| Upper-division GERM Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science* w/o Lab | 3 |
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 16 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| LING 305 | Introduction to Language Studies | 3 |
| Upper-division GERM Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Upper-division GERM Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Upper-division GERM Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 12 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
GERM 377
| German Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| WORLD 410 | Theories and Methods for Teaching a Second Language in Secondary Classrooms | 3 |
| ED-CIFS 301 | Teaching Experience I | 2 |
| EDESP 350 | Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs at the Secondary Level | 3 |
| ED-CIFS 302 | Learning and Instruction | 4 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
GERM 498 (FF)
| Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Upper-division GERM Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| WORLD 420 | Understanding and Assessing Literacy for Second Language Learners | 3 |
| ED-CIFS 401 | Professional Year – Teaching Experience II | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 12 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| ED-CIFS 485 | Professional Year – Teaching Experience III | 14 |
| TOTAL | | 14 |
- Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view prerequisites
- The programs in the Department of World Languages have the latitude and flexibility to fit nearly any degree track!
- Students with this major can begin at varying GERM placement levels. Consult with your academic advisor on an appropriate GERM pathway.
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract.
- *Foundational course offerings here.