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French Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Study one of the world’s most global and influential languages with a B.A. in French from UND.

Studying French leads to a greater understanding of global histories, traditions, cultures, human rights, business and STEM.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120

Why earn a degree in French?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

More than 890 million people across the globe speak and use French, making it one of the most widely studied, spoken, read and influential modern languages. French is an essential language for anyone who wishes to communicate in local, national, and/or international fields of business, STEM, diplomacy, human rights, aviation, athletics, literature, culture and art.

As a French major at UND, you will be immersed in French and Francophone languages, cultures, literature, film and art from 75 nations and geographic regions that are members of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF).

Our current and past students have paired a degree in French with a wide variety of other fields of study, among them, medicine, law, business, aviation, STEM, criminal justice, history, music and global studies.

Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You will have access to personalized software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.

In addition to the French major, we offer a French minor and certificate and a French teaching track that meets the requirements for licensure set by the State of North Dakota.

Degree in French at UND

  • Spend a summer, a semester or a year studying abroad in a French-speaking country

  • Participate weekly in our vibrant French Club.

  • Earn college credits in high school through the State Seal of Biliteracy awards, and AP, IB or CLEP exams. Plus, your language proficiency may help you earn up to 16 free credits at UND.

  • Apply for language scholarships to invest in your education.

  • Supplement your bachelor's degree in French with a minor in Global Studies.

  • Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.

What can you do with a French degree?

84k

Median annual salary for postsecondary teachers, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in French opens the door to a wealth of career opportunities in the United States and across the globe. Researchers predict that French-speaking communities will grow rapidly in the coming decades, expanding opportunities in fields such as business, STEM, law, human rights and tourism.

UND's proximity to French-speaking Canada means your French degree will increase your marketability in the local job market. With a degree in French from UND, you'll be prepared for any career path you choose.

French Degree Jobs

Our alumni have gone on to graduate school and/or careers in:

  • Law
  • Education
  • Medicine
  • International business
  • Human rights
  • The intelligence community

French alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • Fargo Public Schools
  • University of Colorado
  • Delta Airlines
  • Applied Engineering, Inc.

French Degree Courses

FREN 305. French/Francophone Culture and Oral Expression. 3 Credits.

Contemporary issues of the French-speaking world with an emphasis on oral expression. Prerequisite: FREN 202 with a grade of a C or better or consent of instructor. F.

FREN 340. Business French. 3 Credits.

This course examines the socioeconomic and political relationships between metropolitan France, Europe, and the world. This includes France's overseas departments, regions, and collectivities (the DROM-COM) as well as the now independent regions of the globe that were former French colonies. Other topics may include neocolonialism, imperialism, human rights, immigration, climate change, and the European Union. This course is taught in French. Prerequisite: FREN 301 with a grade of a C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. On demand.

FREN 307. A Social and Cultural History of the French-speaking World. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on the cultural diversity of French-speaking nations and communities. It addresses how geography, history, language, ideology, religion and ethnicity help explain cultural differences and their construction of a cultural state. This course may be taught in French and/or English; written work must be done in French for major or minor credit. Repeatable when topics vary. Prerequisite: FREN 202 with a grade of a C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. On demand.

FREN 373. North American Francophone Cultures through Literature and Film. 3 Credits.

This course examines North American Francophone cultures from Quebec, the Canadian prairie provinces, the Maritimes, the Middle West, New England, and Louisiana. This course may be taught in French and/or English; written work must be done in French for major or minor credit. Repeatable when topics vary. Prerequisite: FREN 202 with a grade of a C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. On demand.

FREN 371. European Francophone Cultures through Literature and Film. 3 Credits.

This course examines European Francophone cultures from Andorra, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Monaco, and Switzerland. This course is taught in French. Repeatable when topics vary. Prerequisite: FREN 202 with a grade of a C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. On demand.

FREN 491. Advanced Seminar in French and Francophone Cultures. 3 Credits.

Topics for this course will vary. This course is taught in French. Repeatable when topics vary. Prerequisite: FREN 202 with a grade of a C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. Repeatable to 12.00 credits. On demand.

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