B.A. in French Studies

Degree Requirements

OPTION A – French

OPTION B – Interdisciplinary

^{*Six core credits in Modern Languages and Literature may be satisfied with Major requirements.}

^{**Approved courses whose content is devoted substantially to the study of French or Francophone culture—literature, art, and history. The eligible disciplines include Fine Arts, History, Modern Languages and Literatures, and Philosophy. These courses may be in French or English.}

No more than 12 credits at the 200 level or 6 AP/IB credits may be applied to the Major.

Although the French courses comprising the French Studies Major are sequential (levels 200, 300, and 400), students in Option B may begin the program by taking approved Art, History, or Philosophy courses alongside required French language courses.

French Studies majors seeking teacher certifications must include within Option B at least 6 additional credits in French. Such students will complete a minimum of 24 credits in French within the 30-credit French Studies Major – Option B. FREN 340 (French Civilization), FREN 341 (Contemporary French Civilization), and FREN 342 (The Francophone World: A Cultural Study) are highly recommended. In addition, these students are strongly encouraged to take a minimum of 12 credits in a second modern language (other than English). A major’s program of study must be carefully planned with a French Faculty advisor to insure oral and written proficiency in French.

Sample Program

Options A and B
Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Total Credits for Graduation – 120