Academic Departments and Programs

French Studies

Spoken by over 100 million francophones on 5 continents, French is an official language of the United Nations, NATO, UNESCO, the Vatican, the Olympic Games, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, Amnesty International, the Red Cross and many countries including Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Senegal, Rwanda and Haiti, to name just a few. In the global world of the 21^st century, becoming bilingual is more desirable and relevant than ever. French gives you the competitive edge you need to get ahead in a whole range of careers: airline customer service representative, businessperson, customs officer, diplomatic aide, educator, foreign correspondent, guide (museums, art galleries), human resources director, intelligence analyst, knowledge worker, lawyer, manager, nurse, office worker, public servant, radio broadcaster, social worker, translator, and many more! By mastering French, you will enrich your life and enhance your career opportunities, no matter what path you choose.