Program Admission

Graduate School Application

After reviewing the admission requirements below, please select the appropriate application. The University is transitioning application platforms; pay close attention when selecting the application below.

• 2021-2022 Application (Winter 22)
• 2022-2023 Application (Summer 22, Fall 22, or Winter 23)  

The program you are applying to may not accept applicants every semester.

For additional information regarding the application process, please see Graduate Admissions or International Admissions.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Graduate School Requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. See International Admissions for international applicant requirements.

• Candidates must have completed an undergraduate major or minor in German
• Candidates must complete an oral proficiency interview in German with a rating of “advanced.” This is a 30-minute interview in German during which the candidate must demonstrate the ability to satisfy routine social situations and limited work requirements.

Conditional admission may be granted to candidates evidencing deficiencies in German proficiency. Such candidates must complete deficiency courses chosen in consultation with the German faculty.’

Department Information

World Languages | Jeff Popko, Ph.D., Department Head | 219 Alexander, 734.487.0130, apopko@emich.edu

Advisor Information

Carla Damiano, Ph.D., 219 Alexander, 734.487.0130, cdamiano@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 12 hours