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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
20 Total, 20 in Major
Careers
Language, Postsecondary, Teachers, Interpreters, Translators
German students at EIU

Why Study German at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
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"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
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Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
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Hands-On Experience, German students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Job applicants with foreign language skills are in demand. Your future employer knows that you... Have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken forms  Are able to communicate with a wider group of clients Exhibit cultural sensitivity and flexibility Understand diverse lifestyles and customs Are equipped to adapt in a fast-changing and interdependent world   You can easily get your Minor....

4-Year Sequence
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$85,020
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Foreign Language & Literature…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Interpreters & Translators

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Dr. Christiane Eydt-Beebe
Associate Professor of German & Associate Chair of the School of English and World Languages
ckeydt@eiu.edu
1159 Coleman Hall
217-581-5562
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Angela Vietto
Professor of English and Chair, Department of English
arvietto@eiu.edu
3341
217-581-2428
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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