Minor
What can I do with a minor in French?
A French minor provides students with advanced communication skills and a deeper knowledge of French and Francophone cultures and literature. The minor complements many other majors and provides a valuable credential in global perspectives that help students succeed in a competitive job marketplace. Through the integrated study of literature, cultures, and the arts of the French-speaking world, our students learn about diverse perspectives, and develop skills in advanced communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
What courses would I take?
To earn the minor, students complete 18 semester hours (6 courses) at the 200 level or above and maintain a 2.5 GPA. FRE 301 and one French course at the 400 level are required. One course in translation counts toward the minor; all courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit. For those interested in study abroad, we offer the opportunity to earn up to 9 of these hours in our faculty-led summer study worksheet in Dijon, France, which also fulfills the Miami Plan global perspectives requirement. We actively support our students with career planning.