French
These major is being discontinued and is no longer admitting new students. Visit Academic Transformation page on the Eberly College website for more information.
While any language can be useful for some jobs and some areas, French, along with English, is the only language that can be used throughout the world and in the United States.
French is spoken on five continents and ranks as the second most commonly taught foreign language. In addition, the Organization of Francphonie has 51 member states and governments. Of these, 28 countries use French as an official language. France and the Francophone world, with their national treasures, beautiful island paradises and well-known cultural icons offer the traveler or worker a world of potential discovery.
The program provides the ideal place for you to delve into the exciting and vibrant French world. In this program, you can acquire or hone the four language skills (oral comprehension, reading, speaking and writing) while also expanding your knowledge of French and Francophone culture and literature.