French

B.A.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$384 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4
start terms/year

French is the official language in 29 countries and an official language of the United Nations and NATO, making it an essential communications tool for professionals interested in international affairs, political science, economics and business. You can take your career to new heights — and new places — by gaining language proficiency and knowledge of France's culture when you earn a French bachelor's degree online from Oregon State University.

Develop the high-level ability to speak, listen to, read and write French, and acquire culturally responsive skills that will help you succeed academically and professionally. This online program’s personalized, engaging learning environment will provide you with the tools you need to be confident in your skills and advance your career in a variety of fields.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online French degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online French degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have extensive experience speaking the language and being immersed in francophone culture.

  • French language proficiency
  • Multicultural understanding
  • Language and social identities
  • Social class and constructs
  • Literary and film analysis
  • Linguistics
  • Colonialism
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Program details

The online French bachelor's degree program offers you a strong foundation in the language, literature and culture of French-speaking countries. You'll engage with the latest course development and language-acquisition technology, learn from highly qualified faculty and interact with students from all over the world.

The online French program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Liberal Arts.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate with your degree in French, including:

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Additional program features

You will be placed into one of two tracks as a French major, depending on your previous experience with the language. The program advisor will assist you in determining your track.

Track 1 is for students with limited to no previous experience in French. As a student in this track, you will complete the lower-division first- and second-year French language sequences (FR 111 through FR 213). A total of 45 upper-division French credits are required.

Track 2 is for students who have prior French language knowledge. To qualify for this track, you must meet with an advisor and provide documentation that certifies intermediate-to-high level on a standardized proficiency exam approved by the OSU French program. A total of 36 upper-division credits are required.

Language majors are strongly encouraged to participate in a pre-approved study abroad program in a country where their language of study is spoken. As a degree-seeking Oregon State online student, you'll be eligible to participate in OSU's education abroad programs offered through the Office of Global Opportunities. OSU GO offers a broad collection of programs and countries to choose from, allowing you to match an experience to your needs and interests.

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central.

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

Careers related to French

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online French degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. With your proficiency in this area, you’ll graduate ready to showcase your abilities and provide value in a variety of industries that need professionals who know the French language and francophone culture.

Job market outlook

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