About
French is an official language of the United Nations. In fields such as architecture, fashion, and culinary arts, your knoweldge of French gives you a decisive advantage. French can also be an advantage for you in the legal and medical fields. Studying a language provides you with the ability to interact more successfully with a wider range of people while gaining a competitive edge in the job market. In the French program, you gain a better understanding of the language and can expect to find opportunities in varied fields.
Courses to expect for this major include Elementary French, Intermediate Reading and Conversation, and Advanced Written Expression.
Career Options
As the world moves closer to a global economy, graduates with foreign language skills can be a valuable link in the communications chain. Our graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields:
- Graduate School
- Teacher
- Lawyer
- Military Services
- Law Enforcement
- Translation
- Public Service
- Linguistics
- Public Assistance Interviewer
- International Communications Specialist
- Travel Agent
- Missionary
- Hospitality Industry
- U.S. Customs Agent
Finish in Four
The Finish in Four plans are designed to assist you in an eight semester plan guiding you to graduate within four years. You may use this as a guide to plan your undergraduate education, but you should adjust it to fit your personal goals.
BA - French
Option - Pre-Law
Minor
A French minor is designed to develop an advanced level of proficiency in the four basic language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking and introduce students to aspects of French literature and culture.
For minor requirements, please visit the Office of Registrar.
The Department of Languages and Literatures offers Departmental Level scholarships for eligible students.
Visit the Department
Department of Languages and Literatures
309 Gunderson
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078