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What will I learn in a French degree program?

The French major offered through the Department of World Languages and Literatures within the College of Liberal Arts is an invaluable option to further undergraduate education with rich cultural experiences. The B.A. in French provides students with a number of French language skills including reading, writing and cultural understanding. A major in French will help contribute to important professional fields of medicine, technology, diplomacy, finance and more.

Areas of emphasis in the French program

Careers with a degree in French

A French major will open up more career options and make you more competitive on the job market. The Department of World Languages and Literatures helps prepare students for internships in organizations such as these:

  • U.S. State Department
  • Government agencies (e.g., National Security Agency)
  • Embassy (U.S. & foreign)
  • Museums (e.g., Smithsonian Institutions)
  • Educational Programs (e.g., Summerbridge)
  • Consulting firms (e.g., Social Technologies)
  • Media (e.g., ABC Nightline, Dateline NBC)

In addition to going into teaching after graduation, the following areas are looking for leaders with a foreign language proficiency:

You can afford the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­

76% of students receive financial aid

Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.

54% of all students graduate with no debt

That's right. More than half of our students leave the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ with no student debt.

Life's a journey. Honors makes it meaningful.

At the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Honors College, our students maximize their unique gifts and passions through a series of personalized experiences that deepen their capacity for transformative societal impact.

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