- 20 Credits
- Required Courses
- At least 16 credits taught in French at the 200-level or above, or equivalent
- French language courses numbered below 200 do not count toward the minor.
- Up to 8 credits composed of any combination of the following:
- Up to 4 AP or IB credits (see note)
- Up to 4 credits from an approved course taught in English
- Up to 8 credits transferred from off-campus studies or another institution
- Attainment of the level of B2 or Advanced Low level on a recognized language proficiency assessment (DELF, ACTFL, etc.)
- Notes
- Students who start at the 100-level will need a total of 28 credits to complete the minor.
- Courses numbered 25X may be taken at any point following completion of or credit for one semester at the 200-level.
- No courses may be taken P-D-F after declaration.
- Within the 8-credit transfer limitation, any university-level courses taught entirely in French may count toward the minor, regardless of topic.
- A score of 4 or 5 on the AP French exam or an IB French B score of 5 or higher will be recognized as the equivalent of credit for French 205 (4 credits).
- Independent study credits may not be applied toward the minor.
- Minors do not have academic advisors. While a minor can be declared at any point prior to graduation, we advise students to consult with French faculty early on, particularly if the student wishes to participate in off-campus studies.
Total Credits
20