Students interested in the French Studies major should take the online French placement exam or submit a qualifying standardized test score (see Placement Information below) in order to identify their appropriate course level as they start their studies. Students in the major typically take at least one course in French every semester. They are also strongly encouraged to study abroad in a French-speaking country and to avail themselves of other international opportunities such as the Richter and Maes scholarships.
French Studies
Students interested in the French Studies major should take the online French placement exam or submit a qualifying standardized test score (see Placement Information below) in order to identify their appropriate course level as they start their studies. Students in the major typically take at least one course in French every semester. They are also strongly encouraged to study abroad in a French-speaking country and to avail themselves of other international opportunities such as the Richter and Maes scholarships.
Placement Information
For detailed placement information, please see the Language Study & Placement page.
Sample 4-Year Plan
French Majors (starting at 101-level)
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Curricular Notes
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A maximum of three courses may be taken outside the department, including those taken on study abroad programs.
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Only one FREN elective may be taken in English.
Spanish Studies
Students interested in the Spanish Studies major should take the online Spanish placement exam or submit a qualifying standardized test score (see Placement Information below) in order to identify the appropriate course to start their studies. Students in the major typically take at least one course in Spanish every semester. They are also strongly encouraged to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country and to avail themselves of other international opportunities such as the Richter and Maes scholarships.
Placement Information
For detailed placement information, please see the Language Study & Placement page.
Sample 4-Year Plan
Spanish Studies Major (starting at 101-level)
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Curricular Notes
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Once course must be numbered 340 or higher
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A maximum of three courses may be taken outside the department, including those taken on study abroad programs
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Only one course may be taken in English
Transfer Credit Policies
The Spanish and French Studies Department does not accept online courses for transfer credit.
Students who earn a score of 4 on the AP French Language examination will earn four units of credit and be placed into FREN 201 while those who earn a score of 5 will earn four units of credit and be placed in to FREN 202. Students who earn a score of 4 on the AP Spanish Language examination will earn four units of credit and be placed into SPAN 201 while those who earn a score of 5 will earn four units of credit and be placed into SPAN 202. The department does not place students based on IB or A-level examinations.
Students may apply up to three courses (12 units of credit) in transfer toward the major or two courses (eight units) in transfer toward the minor.
Students should reference the Transfer Credit section for more details.