The German and Russian Studies Department offers BA and MA degrees in two cultures and languages of critical significance in the world today – German and Russian. The German program prepares students for admission to PhD programs and for professional language careers in a number of fields. Courses in language, literature, teaching techniques and skills, seminars in various specialized aspects of German studies, and directed study and research provide candidates with opportunities to acquire a comprehensive background in German studies. Teaching assistants receive training in pedagogy.
German, Master of Arts
Master's | On Campus
Admission Criteria
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | February 1; rolling thereafter |
- Applications submitted earlier than February 1 will be considered for acceptance into the program on an ongoing basis, but funding offers (the awarding of Teaching Assistantships) will only be made and communicated after the February 1 deadline.
- Applications received after February 1 will be considered for acceptance into the program and may also be considered for Teaching Assistantships should positions remain available.
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Undergraduate major in German or equivalent
Note: The department reserves the right to evaluate the work presented for admission and to determine how the student may make up for background deficiencies.
Minimum Language Requirements
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Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the German Program
- Departmental application (built into the Graduate School online application)
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Writing sample
Sean Ireton
Director of Graduate Study
phone 573-882-4672
place 218C Strickland Hall
email iretons@missouri.edu
Mary Jo Muratore
Director of Graduate Study
phone 573-882-5050
place 125 Arts and Science Bldg
email MuratoreM@missouri.edu