French Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in French by meeting these requirements.

A minor in French includes four introductory lower-division courses and a minimum of 15 credits at the 300 and 400 levels.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
FREN 101	First Year French I	4
FREN 102	First Year French II	4
FREN 201	Second Year French I	4
FREN 202	Second Year French II	4

Students are required to take a minimum of one 300/400 level course in each of the categories. The capstone course may be used to fulfill the minor but is not required. The majority of 300/400 level courses have the potential to fulfill more than one category. Therefore, once a course has been designated, either by the student or the advisor, as fulfilling the requirements in one category, it may not also be used to fulfill the requirements of a second category.

Students are encouraged to participate in programs of travel and study in one or more French speaking countries. Credits earned on such programs may be counted toward a major or a minor in French. However, all majors and minors are required to take on campus a minimum of one course in each of the three areas (see above), regardless of the number of credits acquired through transfer, including study abroad.

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

Pursue another discipline
Add training that supports your major
Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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