> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.kennesaw.de/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.kennesaw.de/learn/academic-advising.md).
# Academic Advising
KSU students benefit from planning their course of study in advance. Familiarize yourself with the course schedule templates below, according to your area of interest.
## First Year Students and Focus Areas
Incoming students must select a focus area or a major before they may enroll in courses. Focus Areas are not permanent, and they provide students with a flexible way to discover the right major.
To help you with your planning process, please see the following diagram, which depicts which courses you might want to take, depending on the focus area you select. Try to take all of the "core" courses and pick add-ons (marked with + signs) if you wish to focus in Business or STEM fields. You can use the diagram for your planning purposes if you wish (see [duplicating files in Figma](https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038511533-Duplicate-or-copy-files#:~:text=From%20an%20open%20file,-Duplicate%20a%20file\&text=Click%20file%20name%20to%20open,and%20the%20original%20file%27s%20location.)).
Note: foreign language study is possible in every focus area, as it is a General Education requirement. Sometimes, the DegreeWorks course scheduling system will flag students who enroll in their first language course. In almost all cases, this should be corrected with a **manual override** by the University Registrar (see also [What is a Focus Area?](https://advising.kennesaw.edu/college_advising_centers/owladvising/focus_area.php)).
{% @figma/embed fileId="QbOeeppe1WCB5aKHDDq8QV" nodeId="0:1" url="" %}
## Course Planning for Majors
{% hint style="success" %}
KSU German Studies Majors graduate ahead of schedule with study and work abroad.
{% endhint %}
The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers a B.A. program in Modern Language & Culture, and German students have the option to specialize in German and another language. This program is dynamic, and offers students the opportunity to enroll in at home or abroad, earning credit hours at German learning institutes or through German work experiences. Majors diversify their knowledge and experience through a combination of general education coursework, free electives, language study, upper-division related studies courses, internships, and/or study abroad experiences. We recommend that students pursue study abroad each summer, schedules permitting.
### Frequently Asked Questions
* What credits can I earn during the Maymester (Crossing Borders and Cultures in South Western Germany)?\
*This two week program can replace a single course, such as WLC 2209 or GRMN 3390?*
* What credits can I earn during the Summer Intensive in Münster (WiPDaF)?\
*This 1-2 month course can replace 1-2 courses, depending on how many months you study there. Those courses can include: GRMN 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002, 3200, 3302, 3303, or, upon instructor approval, other GRMN courses.*
* What credits can I earn during the Semester or Year Abroad in Paderborn?\
*This 1-2 semester program can replace many courses, such as WLC/GRMN 1001-4000 level courses depending your needs/program requirements.*
* What credits can I earn during an Internship in Germany?\
*This internship experience can get you from 3-9 credits in WLC/GRMN 3398.*
---
# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.
## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:
```
GET https://www.kennesaw.de/learn/academic-advising.md?ask=&goal=
```
`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.