Bachelor of Science in German - Science and Technical Communication (Online)

Connect language and science online at Indiana University Southeast

Prepare for a career where language meets innovation. The online B.S. in German with a Science and Technical Communication concentration at IU Southeast gives you the skills you need to use German in professional, technical, and scientific contexts. You’ll build skills in translation, terminology, and international communication, all key assets in industries that value clarity, accuracy, and global reach. Strengthen your skills in technical communication while building fluency in German.

Study German for science, technology, and the global workplace

This fully online concentration at IUS combines German language learning with practical communication for scientific and technical fields. You’ll study professional vocabulary, cross-cultural communication, and methods of presenting complex ideas clearly. Courses focus on real-world applications in industries like health care, engineering, information technology, and international business.

Advance your career with skills in language and technical writing

The B.S. in German at IU Southeast is designed to prepare you for careers in the scientific and technical communication fields. Through online coursework, you’ll gain the language and writing skills needed to succeed in fields that require precision, collaboration, and cultural understanding. This degree supports your professional development and equips you for work in a range of global and technical environments.

Throughout the program, you’ll develop skills such as:

  • Technical and professional writing
  • German-English translation and terminology management
  • Communication for science and industry
  • Cross-cultural fluency and clarity

These abilities are in demand in international business, scientific research, health services, global logistics, and technical documentation.

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Career Information

Graduates of the online B.S. in German with a concentration in Scientific and Technical Communication pursue careers in technical writing, international project coordination, translation, science communication, global health, and logistics. Many work with multinational companies, government agencies, or NGOs, where clear, accurate communication in German is a professional advantage. This degree prepares you to thrive in global careers where language and precision matter.

Degree Information

120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online

Degree requirements

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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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