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Catalog 2026 — Indefinite Future (2026-01-01)
Department: Modern Languages

Academic Program Proposal
Workflow Step: Dept. Chair Approval, Modern Languages

Program Specific Info

International Travel Requirement

Students majoring in French are required to travel abroad for one (1) academic year to conduct studies at Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) in Collonges, France. They are also highly recommended to fulfill this requirement during their sophomore year. Students who minor in French are strongly advised to study one semester or one summer at ACA in Collonges, France.

Students declaring a major in French must have completed the following courses prior to studying abroad:

FREN 101 Elementary French I
FREN 102 Elementary French II

In addition, it is highly recommended that students have completed the following courses prior to studying abroad:

FREN 207 Intermediate French I
FREN 208 Intermediate French II

NOTE: French-speaking students who completed secondary education in France or in a French-speaking country are exempt from this requirement.

Requirements

REQUIRED CORE COURSES (32 Total Credits)

Course(s):
- FREN207 - Intermediate French I (3)
- FREN208 - Intermediate French II (3)
- FREN244 - French Composition and Conversation (3)
- FREN344 - Advanced French Composition and Conversation (3)
- FREN353 - Contemporary French Culture and Civilization (SERV-2) (3)
- FREN358 - Survey of French 17th and 18th Centuries Literature (W) (3)
- FREN459 - Francophone Cultures and Literatures (W) (3)
- FREN490 - Comprehensive Examination Preparation (1)
- COMM330 - Intercultural Communication (W) (3)
- MDLG230 - Critical Methods in Languages (3)
Select 2 credit(s):
- FREN350 - French Linguistics (3)
- FREN441 - Morphology & Syntax (2)
Select 2 credit(s):
- FREN458 - Survey of French 19th and 20th Centuries Literature (W) (3)
- FREN487 - French Literature I (1)
- FREN488 - French Literature II (1)

MINOR OR EMPHASIS/CONCENTRATION (18 - 56 Total Credits)

Complete 1 of the following:
- Minor
  - Minimum 18 credits
- Teaching Licensure French, PreK-12
  - Select an emphasis/concentration from below.
  - Minimum 56 credits

GENERAL EDUCATION (42 - 30 Total Credits)

Complete at least 42-30 credits in this area
General Education requirements

ELECTIVES TO = 124 (32 - 6 Total Credits)

Complete at least 32-6 credits in this area

Grand Total Credits: 124

French, Teaching Licensure, Pre K-12 Emphasis

BA French

Catalog 2022 — Indefinite

REQUIRED COGNATES (6 Total Credits)

Select 3 credit(s):
- HIST356 - Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration in American History (IN-6) (W) (3)
- HIST375 - Ancient Greece and Rome (IN-6) (W) (3)
- HIST386 - Medieval Europe (IN-6) (W) (3)
- HIST471 - Western Political Thought through the Renaissance (W) (3)
- HIST472 - Western Political Thought since the Renaissance (W) (3)
Select 3 credit(s):
- ELIT214 - Survey of American Literature (IN-10) (3)
- ELIT215 - Survey of English Literature (IN-10) (3)
- ENGL202 - Grammar and Its Consequences (SERV-2) (3)
- ENGL317 - Introduction to Linguistics (3)
- ENGL420 - Technical and Professional Writing (3)

TEACHER LICENSURE (50 Total Credits)

Minimum 50 credits
Professional Education (Teacher Licensure Requirements) requirements

Grand Total Credits: 56

Sample Degree Plan

YEAR 1

FALL

Course(s):
Select 1 course(s):
- FREN101 - Elementary French I (3)
- FREN207 - Intermediate French I (3)
Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
- RELB125 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (R-1) (3)
- RELT177 - Christian Spirituality (R-1) (3)
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 1 course(s):
- FREN102 - Elementary French II (3)
- FREN208 - Intermediate French II (3)
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Minor courses

YEAR 2

Academic Year Abroad in France: Study abroad consists of approximately 48 quarter hours (approximately 30 semester hours) which should include at least 5 quarter hours (3 semester hours) of religion in addition to at least 9 quarter hours (6 semester hours) of upper-division courses. Students should take a culture and civilization course sequence equivalent to 3 semester hours. If not taken previously, students must take the equivalent of FREN 207 and 208 while abroad. Students are encouraged to take some courses that fulfill the general education requirements if their progress allows it, and if there is room after the language requirements are met. See ACA catalog or visit aca-noborders.org. Students should consult with their modern languages advisor prior to their academic year abroad.

1ST QUARTER ACA

Course(s):
Select 7 credits from the following types of courses: Additional courses, per advisor

2ND & 3RD QUARTERS ACA

Course(s):
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: Additional courses, per advisor

YEAR 3

FALL

Course(s):
- CPTE100 - Computer Concepts (IN-5) (1)
- FREN358 - Survey of French 17th and 18th Centuries Literature (W) (3)
Select 1 course(s):
Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives

WINTER

Course(s): FREN459 - Francophone Cultures and Literatures (W) (3)
Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics
Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: Minor courses

YEAR 4

FALL

Course(s):
- FREN458 - Survey of French 19th and 20th Centuries Literature (W) (3)
- PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
Select 1 course(s):
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-3) Biblical Studies, upper-division (W)
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division minor courses
Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: General elective courses

WINTER

Course(s):
- COMM330 - Intercultural Communication (W) (3)
- FREN490 - Comprehensive Examination Preparation (1)
Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division minor courses
Select 5 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-division general elective courses

Grand Total Credits: 124