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French Major and Minor Requirements

Requirements for a Major in French:

  • A minimum of eight units numbered 201 and above. 
  • At least one unit of course work numbered 303-315, 
  • At least one semester of an approved, French-speaking, off-campus program
  • One unit of course work numbered 351-365 completed after off-campus study 
  • A .25 unit Senior Seminar
  • Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester
  • Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the eight-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive credit for 201 or 202.
  • Courses in the major must be taken for a numerical grade.

Requirements for a French major with Elementary Certification, Secondary Certification and K-12 Certification:

  • A minimum of eight units numbered 201 and above. 
  • At least one unit of course work numbered 303-315, 
  • At least one semester of an approved, French-speaking, off-campus program
  • One unit of course work numbered 351-365 completed after off-campus study 
  • A .25 unit Senior Seminar
  • Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester
  • Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the eight-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive credit for 201 or 202.
  • Courses in the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
  • Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification

The requirements for the French minor are:

  • A minimum of six units numbered 201 and above, including at least four units numbered 301 and above.
  • Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester.
  • Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the 300-level. These students do not receive credit for 201 or 202. A maximum of one unit from Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
  • Courses in the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
  • Study abroad is strongly recommended.

Requirements for a French minor with Secondary Certification and K-12 Certification:

  • Minimum of six units numbered 201 and above, including at least four units numbered 301 and above.
  • Residence in the Gerstacker International House for at least one semester.
  • Students whose placement test results exempt them from courses at the 200-level must fulfill the six-unit requirement beginning at the 300 level. These students do not receive credit for 201 or 202. A maximum of one unit from Advanced Placement credit can count toward the minor.
  • Courses in the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.
  • Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.
  • Study abroad is strongly recommended, and may soon be required by the State  of Michigan.

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