Experience culture. Cultivate language.
Bethany College’s German studies program offers an interdisciplinary approach to language and culture, allowing you to shape your studies to match your interests. You’ll have the flexibility to include a range of courses that complement your focus, and during upper-level courses and your senior capstone project, you’ll explore advanced topics in German language and culture.
A cornerstone of the program is a fully integrated semester-long stay at the University of Education in Heidelberg, Germany—an experience essential to language development and cultural proficiency. On campus, you’ll engage with the German Club, help organize short-term study trips, and assist professors in beginner German courses.
ABOUT BETHANY COLLEGE
Bethany College, founded in 1840, is the oldest private college in West Virginia. The Bethany experience focuses on academic excellence in the area of liberal arts and prepares future leaders for a lifetime of work and a life of significance.
Our campus is located on 1,300 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just one mile from Pennsylvania and five miles from Ohio. Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, just 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, 22 miles from Washington, Pa., and 14 miles from Wheeling.
Majors & Minors:
German Studies (Major) German (Minor)
What Can You Do with a Degree in German Studies?
For more information, contact:
Bethany College Office of Enrollment
304.829.7611 enrollment@bethanywv.edu
31 E Campus Dr Bethany, WV 26032
OppOrtunities & innOvatiOn
Student Opportunities
Immerse yourself in German culture during your semester abroad in Heidelberg, a vital and transformative experience for every German studies student. On campus, you can join the German Club, participate in study trips, and assist in beginner-level language instruction.
Graduate Spotlight
Our German Studies alumni have gone on to earn doctorates from institutions such as the University of Cincinnati and Georgetown University and have excelled in international business. By choosing Bethany, you join a legacy of academic and professional success.
On campus, you can join the German Club, participate in study trips, and assist in beginners’ German courses.
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