German – Education Track
License: German and Blended and Online Teaching1
Grade Levels 5-12
REPA 3
Please visit the Purdue University 2024-2025 Catalog for additional program information
Total Credit Hours – 120
Before undertaking this major, the student must establish proficiency equivalent to German Level IV. Proficiency may be established by taking and passing GER 20200, GER 20500, GER 22300, or GER 22400, by examination, or by other evidence acceptable to the School of Languages & Cultures. If courses are taken for credit, these credits will apply to Electives. A minimum GPA of B- (2.67/4.0) in the major is also required for the student to graduate with a German major.
Content
| Courses |
|---|
| GER 10100 – German Level I |
| GER 10200 – German Level II |
| GER 20100 – German Level III |
| GER 20200 – German Level IV |
| GER 20500 – Accelerated Intermediate German |
| GER 22300 – German Level IV: Science and Engineering |
| GER 22400 – German Level IV: Business German |
Area A: German Language
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| GER 30100 – German Level V | 3 |
Select One
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| GER 30200 – German Level VI OR | 3 |
| GER 32300 – German Level VI: Science and Engineering | 3 |
Area B: German Literature
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| GER 24100 – Introduction to the Study of German Literature | 3 |
Area C: Advanced German Language (select one)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| GER 40100 – German Level VII OR | 3 |
| GER 40200 – German Level VIII | 3 |
Area D: Advanced German Literature (select one)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| GER 34100 – German Literature I: From the Middle Ages to the 18th Century OR | 3 |
| GER 34200 – German Literature II: From the 18th Century to the 21st Century | 3 |
Area E: German Linguistics (select one)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| GER 56100 – The Structure of German I: Phonology and Derivational Morphology OR | 3 |
| GER 56200 – The Structure of German II: Inflectional Morphology and Syntax OR | 3 |
| GER 56300 – History of the German Language | 3 |
Area F: German Culture and Civilization (select one)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| GER 48000 – German Civilization OR | 3 |
| GER 58100 – German Culture | 3 |
Area G: German Selectives (Select four not taken above)
No more than one course (3 credits) may be taught in English
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| GER 31200 – Advanced German Conversation | 3 |
| GER 32300 – German Level VI: Science and Engineering | 3 |
| GER 42400 – Business German | 3 |
| GER 48000 – German Civilization | 3 |
| GER 49800 – Advanced Topics in German | 3 |
| GER 52400 – German for International Trades | 3 |
| GER 56100 – The Structure of German I: Phonology and Derivational Morphology | 3 |
| GER 56200 – The Structure of German II: Inflectional Morphology and Syntax | 3 |
| GER 56300 – History of the German Language | 3 |
| GER 58100 – German Culture | 3 |
Professional Education
2.50/4.00 Overall GPA is required for the Teacher Education Program, with all Professional Education (including any Professional Education elective), and required Learner Specialty Pathway course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete).
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts* | 1 |
| EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career | 2 |
| EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing | 1 |
| EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education* | 2 |
| EDCI 30900 – Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools | 1 |
| EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators* | 1 |
| EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language | 2 |
| EDCI 42700 – Teaching of World Languages** | 3 |
| EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation * | 1 |
| EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation* | 2 |
| EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents | 1 |
| EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction* | 1 |
| EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment* | 1 |
| EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports* | 2 |
| EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments* | 1 |
| EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws* | 1 |
| LC 23700 – Our Common Bond: Languages and Cultures in a Global Context | 3 |
| LC 47500 – Theories of Teaching World Languages** | 3 |
Student Teaching (Capstone Course)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching | 12 |
Required Learner Specialty Pathway Course
Learner Specialty Concentration/Pathway requirements vary by program.
Choose one course from one of the Learner Specialty Pathways below. Completion of the High Ability or English Language Learners Pathways may lead to additional licensure. To pursue the entire Pathway, refer to the Learner Specialty Pathway tab found here: https://education.purdue.edu/undergraduate-students/prospective-students/majors/
English Language Learners (Licensure Eligible)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education | 3 |
| EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education | 3 |
| EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners (online) | 3 |
High Ability (Licensure Eligible)
High Ability courses must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students | 3 |
Special Education (Non-Licensure)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines | 3 |
Applied Behavior Analysis (Non-Licensure)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
Course Requirements and Notes
*Professional Education Foundation Course with a linked Foundations Portfolio Common Assessment; course completion required for successful progression through Milestone C.
**Professional Education Restricted Methods Course; students must successfully progress through Milestone A to enroll in any Professional Education Restricted Methods Course.
Licensure Information
All Purdue University Teacher Education Program, Bachelor of Arts degree, and Indiana Department of Education requirements must be met for recommendation for Indiana licensure.
After all requirements are met, Purdue graduates will be considered eligible to apply to the Indiana Department of Education for licensure under REPA 3 in:
German (5-12)
Blended and Online Teaching¹ (5-12)
Optional: High Ability (P-12) or Teachers of English Learners (P-12) if all chosen Learner Specialty Pathway requirements are complete
Visit the Indiana Department of Education website for more information about what courses can be taught once licensed in this area.
For additional information regarding Teacher Education guidelines, please reference:
2024-2025 Teacher Education Program (TEP) Requirements and Milestones
2024-2025 German – Education Track Program Checklist
¹The Blended and Online Teaching License requirements are embedded into coursework for all Teacher Education Undergraduate majors.