BA.PS.FR - Psychology+French (Major)

Total credits required for a Psychology+French major: A student who enters Whitman with no prior college-level work in any of these areas would need to complete at least 36 credits in Psychology, at least 2 credits in Biology or Philosophy, and a total of 24 credits in French.

• Complete all of the requirements for a Psychology major (36 + 2 credits).

• A total of 24 additional credits in French and Francophone Studies, comprised as follows:

  • 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 major.

  • Up to 12 credits may be comprised of any combination of the following:

    • Up to 8 credits from approved courses taught in English

    • Up to 8 credits transferred from off-campus studies or another institution

    • Up to 4 credits “double-dipped” with approved courses counted toward another major or minor

    • Up to 4 AP or IB credits

• Attainment of the level of B2 or Advanced Low on a recognized language proficiency assessment (DELF, ACTFL, etc.)

• Two or more of the following integrative components with the primary major:

  • A thesis topic that explicitly incorporates a significant portion of French/Francophone content, broadly understood (textual, geographic, theoretical, historical, etc.)

  • A grade of B or higher in a Psychology course taught in French (normally only an option through off-campus studies)

  • A course in Psychology that has been approved as a “double dip” (see note)

  • An internship related to Psychology, conducted in French

  • An oral presentation of the senior project (or equivalent) in French, for a general public audience

  • Portfolio + reflective essay in French

• Complete the senior self-evaluation survey about the student’s combined major experience.

• Honors

  • Determined according to the criteria for the Psychology major

• Notes

  • Certain majors may allow for a “double dip,” such as:

    • An approved course taught in English that counts toward both the major requirements and the French requirements

    • A course completed in French off-campus that counts toward both the major requirements and the French requirements

  • Within the 8-credit transfer limitation, any university-level courses taught entirely in French may count toward the French requirements, regardless of topic.

  • Psychology+French candidates have a major advisor in Psychology, and a second advisor from French and Francophone Studies who works with them to define and assess the integrative component. Students should approach a French advisor as soon as possible after declaring their primary major.