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French, B.A.

Explore the bachelor’s, two minors and two undergraduate certificates.

Program Overview

The French program at UNC Charlotte is an immersive and enriching academic experience designed to develop linguistic proficiency, transferable career competencies such as critical thinking and intercultural communication, and ignite a lifelong passion for language and culture. Whether you’re a beginner or already proficient in French, our program offers a dynamic and supportive learning environment that caters to all levels.

Proficiency in French opens the door to many new and exciting career opportunities. Whether you’re interested in teaching, international business, diplomacy, translation, or cultural exchange, our program equips you with the skills and intercultural competency sought after in today’s globalized job market. Our curriculum is designed to accommodate double majors, so add French as a major or minor and expand your future job prospects!

Program Contact

Allison Stedman

Professor of French; Coordinator of French & Francophone Studies

astedman@charlotte.edu

Languages and Culture Studies, Honors Program

Want to take your education to the next level? Eligible students can apply for the Languages and Culture Studies, Honors Program for additional coursework to graduate with honors.

French, B.A. at a Glance

A Major in French consists of 34 credits above the elementary language sequence (1201 & 1202). Students complete 15 credit hours of Core courses including Intermediate and Advanced langauge, as well as the course France Today. In addition, they take 6 credits at the 3000-level and 9 credits at the 4000-level, as well as 3 credits of electives. A 1 credit hour Senior Seminar completes the Major.

study abroad
In France and Martinique
Internships
CMS Immersion Schools, French Businesses
SCHOLARSHIPS
For Merit and Study Abroad available

Register for an In-Person Campus Visit

Experience the heart of UNC Charlotte with our in-person campus visits. Register for a First-Year Student Info Session and Tour offered daily — an unmissable opportunity to live the Niner life.