Bachelor of Science in German - Genealogical Research and Cultural Tour (Online)

Explore heritage, language, and travel online with Indiana University Southeast

Study for a career helping others uncover family histories and connect with German language and culture through the online B.S. in German at IU Southeast. With a concentration in Genealogical and Cultural Tourism, you’ll build skills in communication, research, and cross-cultural understanding while preparing for exciting careers in tourism, cultural organizations, and more.

Fit your study of German language and culture into your schedule

This online concentration at IU Southeast blends German language study with genealogy, history, and tourism. You’ll expand your language fluency and study topics like cultural identity and heritage tourism. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with genealogical research and tools used to trace ancestry. Whether you're passionate about exploring family roots, world cultures, or storytelling, this degree offers a meaningful, flexible path to your goals.

Pursue a degree online that supports your interests and ambitions

IU Southeast’s online B.S. in German with a Genealogical and Cultural Tourism concentration is built to meet your needs. You'll focus on a plan that supports your personal and professional goals, whether you're starting a new career, transitioning fields, or adding credentials to your current work. The online B.S. in German at IUS allows you the flexibility of pursuing your degree while maintaining your work and life commitments.

Along the way, you’ll build valuable skills, including:

  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Historical and genealogical research
  • Travel planning and tourism insight
  • Language fluency and cultural awareness

These abilities are useful in careers related to travel, education, heritage preservation, nonprofit organizations, research, and intercultural outreach.

Application and tuition information

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Tuition information

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Career Information

Graduates with this online degree pursue careers in fields such as genealogical research, cultural tourism, education, international travel coordination, museums, historical societies, and heritage organizations. Some work in nonprofit or government settings that focus on cultural exchange, migration history, or public engagement. This unique degree prepares you to connect the past with the present and share stories that matter.

Degree Information

120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online

Degree requirements

Please visit the IU Southeast Bulletin website for specific degree requirements.

Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from eight Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partners Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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