The Department of Romance Languages offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching.
The French program combines the cultural benefits of study abroad with the guidance and academic support of the graduate faculty
on campus. Students have the opportunity to begin their studies with a year abroad in France or Quebec. Students return to
the home campus for their second year of study. Those who prefer not to spend a year abroad may, given sufficient experience
abroad, take their full course work at the University.
PREREQUISITES FOR GRADUATE WORK:
Admission to graduate study in French requires an undergraduate major or minor in French (not less than 20 semester hours
beyond the intermediate level). Applicants with less background may be considered, provided they are willing to make up prerequisite
deficiencies specified by the graduate coordinator.
Master of Arts
Candidates pursue graduate studies in French under one of the following two plans (students under both plans must also demonstrate
proficiency in the language):
Plan I: Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit and the writing of a thesis for which up
to six semester hours of credit are granted. Plan I is recommended for individuals who expect to pursue a Ph.D. degree.
Plan II : Candidates must complete 36 semester hours of graduate credit. No thesis is required. During the final semester,
students must successfully complete an individualized research project.
Master of Arts in Teaching
The M.A.T. is open only to applicants who have at least one year's teaching experience and valid certification from the state
in which they are teaching or have taught.
