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Give yourself an edge in the job market with a German minor. Employers value communication skills in a second language, and the 20-hour minor is easy to complete alongside your major.

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Minor
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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
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
German | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, German at EIU

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

The German minor gives you an edge in the job market. It is a fit if you want to build written and spoken communication skills in a second language, since foreign language skills are in demand and a foreign language minor is one of the top five minors at EIU. Your future employer will know you can communicate with a wider group of clients, exhibit cultural sensitivity and flexibility and adapt in a fast-changing and interdependent world.

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Career Outcomes

  • Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Interpreters & Translators

Career Insights

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

Connect With Us

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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