German is the second most commonly used scientific language in the world, 18% of the world’s books are published in German and it is the second most used language on the internet. A major in world languages and cultures provides you with advanced language proficiency and cultural skills for professional and academic careers. You can gain work experiences through internships in German-speaking countries and in the U.S. German courses at USI are taught by highly qualified Ph.D. faculty. In addition, you can practice your oral skills in the Miller Language Laboratory, staffed by native/near-native language tutors. USI offers international language events, guest speakers, language clubs and honor societies. USI German students have received DAAD scholarships (equivalent to U.S. Fulbright Scholarships) to study in Germany and internships at OSK Communication in New York City. A German/Journalism major wrote articles for a German newspaper. USI German students have translated for the Evansville mayor's office and Historic New Harmony.
By learning German, you will have the option to travel to a German-speaking countries and really get to know the culture.
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
By adding a language to your resume, you may be more competitive when searching for a new position, especially if that organization has a connection to the language. In business, Germany is the world’s second-largest exporter and its economy ranks number one in Europe and number four worldwide. Germany is home to numerous international corporations and its investment in the United States is over ten billion dollars. There are also over 150 German companies in just Indiana. Some USI alumni have pursued Ph.D. degrees in international diplomacy, politics, relations and linguistics. Other graduates have secured positions at Deutsche Bank, Volkwagen USA and BASF.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
