BA French Studies at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Discover the world through French! In our program, you will develop linguistic proficiency while engaging with francophone culture, film, literature, and linguistics, and you will develop tools to think critically, communicate confidently, and engage globally. With small classes, study abroad opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences, you’ll gain skills that open doors to careers in education, business, the arts, health, law, public service, and beyond.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Electives, Capstone, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major, Required Prerequisites. Collegiate Requirements: All CLA BA degrees require 18 upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits outside the major designator. These credits must be taken in designators different from the major designator and cannot include courses that are cross-listed with the major designator.

Career pathways

With small classes, study abroad opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences, you’ll gain skills that open doors to careers in education, business, the arts, health, law, public service, and beyond. Research shows that employers prefer to hire employees who have double-majored as it often leads to more innovative thinking skills, making you more marketable.

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