French

Today’s interconnected world generates the need to be able to communicate in more than one language. As networks of international cooperation and exchange grow in complexity, particularly among governments and businesses, those who possess foreign language competence become increasingly valuable. Moreover, it has been shown that learning a second language can improve one’s overall writing and speaking ability.

Career Directions

Experience has shown that many students, with or without declared modern language majors or minors, find a second language background especially useful when combined with preparation in another professional field. Examples include public relations, journalism, TV and radio broadcasting, hotel management, publishing and editing, government service, banking, and management.

One of the more promising occupational fields for language students has been international business. Individuals with foreign language skills are finding increased opportunities with multinational corporations, especially in management and marketing. Many companies with international ties recruit candidates possessing linguistic training because they recognize its correlation with effective verbal and written communication. Regardless of their specific majors, students are encouraged to contact the department for information and advice on career application of foreign language skills.

Students wishing to prepare for high school teaching should make this intention known to the School of Education and to the Department of Modern Languages to make certain that the requirements for state certification are met. Competitiveness and flexibility in the job market tend to be greater if certification can be obtained in two or more different areas.

Plan of Study

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This guide is not an official curriculum. This guide is a sample four-year degree plan of how students might plan this major with other degree requirements to complete their education in four years.Student plans will vary from this sample due to a variety of factors, such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability. To ensure proper degree completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with academic advisors to ensure graduation requirements are being met.

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 110	4	FREN 202 or 312	3
FREN 201 or 311	3	ENGL 120	3
Gen Ed Quantiative Reasoning	3	Gen Ed Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences	3	Gen Ed Wellness	2
Gen Ed Science/Tech	3	AHSS College Requirement	3
	16		14
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
FREN 315	3	COMM 110	3
On year of a Second Language Course	3-4	FREN 350	3
AHSS College Requirement	3	One year of a Second Language Course	3-4
Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Science and Cultural Diversity	3	AHSS College Requirement	3
Gen Ed Science/Tech with Lab	4	Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts and Global Perspectives	3
		Minor Course or Elective	3
	16-17		18-19
Third Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
FREN 492 (Study Abroad (14+ weeks))	15	FREN Elective Course^**	3
		FREN Elective Course^**	3
		Ancillary Course (Consult dept. or advisor)^***	3
		Gen Ed Science and Tech	3
	15		12
Fourth Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
FREN 401	3	FREN 489 (Senior Thesis)^*	1
Ancillary Course (Consult dept. or advisor)^***	3	FREN Elective Course^**	3
FREN Elective Course^**	3	Minor Courses or Electives	10
Minor Courses or Electives	6
	15		14
Total Credits: 120-122

*: FREN 489: Senior Thesis must be completed after the study abroad experience.
**: FREN Elective Courses: Select four of the following: FREN 340, 345, 360, 365, 370, 410, 412, 420, or 422.
***: Ancillary Courses: Choose at least two courses. Consult department or advisor for current list of approved ancillary electives. Western Civilization, History of Europe or Africa, World Literature, or any area of linguistics.

University Catalog 2024-25

French

Plan of Study