French (Minor)

Become a truly global citizen with a major in French, the official language of 30 countries worldwide and one of two working languages used by the United Nations.

French is spoken all over the world, and being bilingual will enhance your job prospects, your appreciation of arts and culture, and your ability to help people who need a translator. At St. Edward’s you can practice your language skills and learn about the cultures of the French-speaking world through clubs, volunteer and internship experiences, and studying abroad.

French Minor 

Students will complete 18 hours of French courses. At least six hours towards the minor must be taken in residence at St. Edward’s University. An additional six hours must be taken at St. Edward’s or in approved study-abroad programs. At least nine of the hours taken abroad or in residence must be upper-division or represent courses in the language beyond the intermediate level. 

Study Abroad 

Studying abroad is the perfect way to immerse yourself in a French-speaking environment, learn about another culture and understand how people in another country view the United States. You can spend a semester or year abroad at one of St. Edward’s partner universities in France: L’Institut Supérieur de Gestion (ISG) in Paris or Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) in Angers, a small city 90 minutes southwest of Paris. Or study in another French-speaking setting such as Cameroon, Senegal, Madagascar, Rwanda or Geneva, Switzerland.

French Club 

As a member of the French Club, you’ll be part of weekly conversation meetups to practice language skills and intercultural communication.