French BA Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in French. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BA in French
120
A Bachelor in Arts degree in French requires 120 credits . With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
Credits for Major in French
36
To qualify as a major, 36 credits are required. All 36 credits are taken in the French program.
General Education Credits Required for a BA in French
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| FRE 0128-122¹ Level IV French BA French/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Social Sciences Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credits |
¹Students will be placed in appropriate level after evaluation of previous work (they may have to take FRE 111/112/121). Students have to take an additional 3 credits if they test out of 122.
*Note: Courses in the French program are offered on a rotating basis. Please consult with your advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FRE 0128-263 French for Professional World BA French Requirement |
3 credits |
| FRE 0128-251 French Conversation in Practice BA French/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Social Sciences Elective 2 of 2 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
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Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FRE 0128-231 Cross-Cultural Concepts BA French/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| FRE 0128-252 French Grammar & Composition BA French/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Arts Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FRE 0128-232 Intro French Literature BA French/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| FRE 0128-344 FRE Translation Techniques BA French Requirement |
3 credits |
| Math, Computing & Logic Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credirs |
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Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FRE 0128-246 France Today BA French Requirement |
3 credits |
| Natural Science Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FRE 0128-292 French Speaking World BA French/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
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Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FRE 0128-302 Revolutionary France:1750-1870 BA French Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FRE 0128-303 Republic France:1870-1970 BA French Requirement |
3 credits |
| FRE 0128-481 or 482 Select 1 course from above BA French Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
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