Academic Programs - French

French Concentration

In addition to requiring successful completion of all general education and degree studies requirements (see index), the concentration in French requires successful completion of the following courses in major and elective studies:

1. FREN 101*-102* and 201*- 202*;                                                     
2. Either FREN 301 or 303;
3. Select one: FREN 302, 304, 306, or 308;
   (Except native speakers - choose a French elective.)
4. FREN 310;
5. Either FREN 311 or 312;
6. FREN 351 and 352;
7. Three 300- or 400- level FREN electives.
8. MLAN 308 and competency through the 202 level in a language different from the one of concentration, OR MLAN 308, competency through the 102 level in a language other than the one of concentration, CLST 210*, and either MLAN 205G* or 206G*.

* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part, certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your academic advisor. Courses in the elementary sequence (i.e. 101-102) and upper-level conversation courses are not open to native speakers of French.

Minor in French

The minor program in French is a valuable complement to many concentrations, particularly biology, business administration, chemistry, economics, elementary education, English, history, philosophy and religious studies, political science, psychology, sociology, and theatre arts. The minor program in French requires 18 credits in French above the 100 level and MLAN 308. No specific French courses are required.

Five-year Teacher Preparation Programs

For those students wishing to become teachers, CNU has programs leading to a bachelor's degree in Modern Languages with a concentration in French and the MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching). This program also includes teacher licensure. Application to these programs is made during the second semester of the junior year. Because course sequencing is critical to success, interested students should talk to an advisor about their interest in the five-year program early. For information about admission to the five-year program and program requirements, consult the Graduate Catalog (pdf) or your department advisor.