Bachelor of Science in French

Collaborative Online Degree

This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IU South Bend, IU East, IU Northwest, and IU Southeast. This consortial model allows you to take coursework from several campuses and learn from a wide range of faculty.

This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

Many online support services are available to assist you as you progress through the program.

Did you know that French is the official language for many international organizations and in 29 countries? The Bachelor of Science in French offers a rigorous curriculum that can develop your language proficiency, cultural facility, and professional competence in French. 

As a student in the program, you choose from among three tracks:

• French for Medical Communication (15 cr.)
• French for Business (15 cr.)
• French for Cultural Tourism (15 cr.)

The tracks allow you to apply your command of the French language and knowledge of Francophone culture in a variety of real-world settings.

If you decide to pursue an advanced degree, the solid liberal arts foundation and suite of core French coursework will prepare you for admission to a wide variety of professional graduate programs.

Admissions

Admissions requirements vary by campus.

Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in French must complete 120 total credit hours (up to 60 credit hours can be transferred) including:

• IU South Bend Campuswide General Education Curriculum (33 cr.)
• French Component (30 cr.)
• Applied French Track (15 cr.)
• Free Electives (balance of credits needed to equal 120 credit requirement)

• A minimum of 33 credit hours at the 300– or 400–level.
• Major requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher
• A minimum CGPA of 2.0 is required
• All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise noted.

French Component (30 cr.)

Intermediate French I (3 cr.)

• FREN-F 200 Second-Year French I: Language and Culture; OR
  FREN-F 203 Second-Year French I

Intermediate French I (3 cr.)

• FREN-F 204 Second-Year French II; OR
  FREN-F 250 Second-Year French II: Language and Culture

Advanced French Grammar (3 cr.)

• FREN-F 313 Advanced Grammar and Composition I; OR
  FREN-F 328 Advanced French Grammar and Composition

Spoken French (3 cr.)

• FREN-F 315 French Conversation and Diction 1; OR
  FREN-F 316 French Conversation and Diction 2

Upper-Level Coursework in French–Applied and Cultural (15 cr.)

Select 4 from the following

• FREN-F 300 Lectures et Analyses Litteraires
• FREN-F 306 Chefs-d'œuvre de la Literature Francaise II
• FREN-F 330 Introduction to Translating French and English
• FREN-F 350 Topics in Francophone Culture
• FREN-F 363 Introduction a la France Moderne
• FREN-F 391 Studies in French Film
• FREN-F 415 La Culture Francophone
• FREN-F 450 Colloquium in French Studies
• FREN-F 463 Civilisation Francaise 1
• FREN-F 475 Advance Oral Practice I
• FREN-F 480 French Conversation
• FREN-Y 396 Study Abroad

Capstone and Career-Professional Preparation (3 cr.)

• FREN-F 496 Foreign Study in French

Applied French Track (12 cr.)

Select one of the following tracks

Option 1: Medical Communication in French (15 cr.)

• AHLT-B 311 Systems of Health Care Delivery; OR
  BUS-H 320 Systems of Health Care Delivery
• AHLT-R 185 Medical Terminology (2 cr.); OR
  HIM-M 195 Medical Terminology
• CMCL-C 427 Cross Cultural Communication; OR
  SPCH-S 427 Cross Cultural Communication
• FREN-F 330 Introduction to Translating French and English; OR
  FREN-F 350 Topics in Francophone Culture
  When offered, F350 will be taught as three consecutive 1-credit classes; must complete all three
• SPEA-H 452 Health Disparities

Option 2: French for Business (15 cr.)

• BUS-D 300 International Business: Operations of International Enterprises; OR
  BUS-D 301 International Business Environment
• CMCL-C 427 Cross Cultural Communication; OR
  SPCH-S 427 Cross Cultural Communication
• FREN-F 330 Introduction to Translating French and English; OR
  FREN-F 350 Topics in Francophone Culture
• SPCH-S 333 Public Relations
• SPCH-S 335 Media and Health

Minor in Francophone Culture for Travel (15 cr.)

• CMCL-C 427 Cross Cultural Communication; OR
  SPCH-S 427 Cross Cultural Communication
• FREN-F 300 Lectures et Analyses Litteraires; OR
  FREN-F 391 Studies in French Film
• TESM-T 107 Tourism Planning and Development
• TESM-T 207 Tourism, Policy, and Sustainability
• TESM-T 234 Cultural Heritage Tourism
  BS French students may petition to replace one of the Applied French track courses. Interested students should consult their academic advisor.