French Program

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Individualized Major in French Studies French Classes

At Valpo, you can choose from a variety of paths in French! With two tracks for the French minor and another for an individualized major in French Studies, our program invites flexibility and customization. After completing the language course sequence, students are able to choose from a selection of French courses that match their interests to complete their program.

French Studies Minor

18 credits
FREN 102
Beginning French I – 4 cr.
FREN 203
Intermediate French I – 4 cr.
FREN 204
Intermediate French II – 4 cr.
6 additional credits beyond FREN 204
  • This minor track is for students who begin French at Valpo in FREN 101 or place into FREN 102.
  • Students can count either FREN 291 or FREN 300 towards this minor, but not both courses.
  • Students who place beyond 102 are not eligible for this minor.

French Minor

17 credits
FREN 203
Intermediate French I – 4 cr.
FREN 204
Intermediate French II – 4 cr.
9 additional credits beyond FREN 204
  • Students can count either FREN 291 or FREN 300 towards this minor, but not both courses.
  • Students must take at least one 300-level course.
  • Students choose to pursue the French studies minor or the traditional minor, but cannot pursue both.