Home » academics » french » Degree Requirements

French Major Requirments

Major Program Requirements
Twenty-four semester credits of upper-division French courses beyond
FR 204, including:
FR 303-304 French Grammar

Other Program Requirements
1. Two upper-division French literature courses (FR 301, FR 302, FR 401,
FR 402, FR 403, FR 404)

2. Successful participation in an approved program of study in a French-speaking country. French majors may choose to study abroad either:

a.) One academic year and take 12 upper-division credits in residence at Carroll, or

b.) One semester or two summers and take 18 upper-division credits in residence at Carroll. A semester or year-long exchange opportunity exists at the Université de Caen Basse-Normande.

3. Students who are taking courses abroad must take corresponding examinations abroad in order to receive credits at Carroll. No credits will be accepted at Carroll for any examination with less than a “C” or a 2.00 grade in the course abroad. Credits will be accepted only for students returning to
Carroll.

4. Students are responsible for sending an original copy of their foreign transcripts, as well as a translation of it, directly to the Registrar’s Office.

Note: A minimum of 12 credits of upper-division French courses must
be taken in residence at Carroll.

French Minor Requirements

In order to earn a minor in French, a student must successfully complete 12 semester credits of upper-division courses (beyond FR 204).