French Teacher’s Certificate Program (BA)

Prerequisite.  FRN 212  or equivalent proficiency as demonstrated by examination.

Requirements.

1. Twenty-eight credits in French as follows:
   1. FRN 291 , FRN 301 , FRN 303 , FRN 309 ; FRN 360 /LIN 360  (13 credits).
   2. FRN 310 , FRN 311  or FRN 314 , FRN 318  or FRN 329  (9 credits).
   3. Six additional credits in French literature.
2. FRN 365 /EDS 345 .
3. A western civilization or equivalent history course approved by the advisor, and a course in French history.
4. LIN 200  and at least one course in English literature or comparative literature to be approved by the advisor.
5. All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Bachelor of Arts  degree, including General Education requirements  and additional BA distribution requirements. 

Prospective candidates should also study the sections entitled “General Requirements for Teacher Certification ” and “Secondary Education Teacher’s Certificate Programs ” printed in the Department of Education section of this Catalog.

Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Policy: Students majoring or minoring in the French or Spanish Teacher’s Certificate Programs are required to take the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) prior to their student teaching.

Students in this program are strongly encouraged to study in a French-speaking country. See faculty advisors for recommendations of foreign study programs.