French Major
Effective with the class of 2026
Check Sheet
Ten French courses and a semester abroad are required for the major.
Required Courses
- French 202 Intermediate French or French 300-level elective
- French 305 Methods on French and Francophone Studies
French 305 is taught in the Spring semester and is the French methods course - French 400 Seminar (must be taken in Spring of Senior Year)
French 300-level Electives
- Seven electives chosen from the other French departmental offerings at the 300-level or above.
- May include up to two courses taught in English with an emphasis on France or the broader French -speaking world, subject to department approval
Semester Abroad
- All French majors are required to spend at least one semester at an approved French speaking program abroad.
- Up to three courses taken aboard may be counted toward the major requirements, subject to the approval of the French department chairperson.
Notes:
- All majors must take at least one course within the French department during their senior year.