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French Studies (B.A.) – Teaching Specialization

Learn French and prepare for the world.

In today’s global economy, the ability to speak French is an extremely valuable skill. French is spoken by over 220 million people in the world and is the official language in almost 30 different countries. As a result, there is a demand for teachers of the French language — domestically and internationally.

As a foreign language, French is taught in the education systems of most countries around the world and is the second most widely learned foreign language in the world with almost 120 million students and 500,000 teachers.

In the French studies program at ÈÕ±¾avÊÓÆµ, you will learn to communicate effectively in French. With a teaching specialization, you will take language and culture courses that encourage and often include experiential learning to prepare for teaching careers in primary, middle or secondary schools.

Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
  • Want to gain proficiency in the French language.
  • Are interested in learning and teaching about cultures that speak French.
  • Enjoy being in a classroom environment.
  • Want to interact with individuals from various backgrounds.
  • Want to work internationally in ESL (English as a second language) or FLE (French as a foreign language) teaching.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
  • French teacher
  • English as a second language teacher
  • Museum coordinator or curator of education
  • Proofreader/copywriter/editor
  • Community outreach for nonprofit organizations
  • Tour guide
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
  • School districts in Colorado and South Dakota
  • Schools overseas
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
  • French Club