Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
French Studies Postbaccalaureate CertificateFrench & Italian
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of French and Italian, 314 Folwell Hall, 9 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-4308; fax: 612-624-6021)
Email:
frit@umn.edu
Website: http://www.frit.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
This 15-credit graduate program is primarily for secondary teachers of French, but welcomes any prospective students wishing to enhance their knowledge of diverse areas of French and francophone studies, including linguistics, culture, literature, and film. Consisting of coursework only, the certificate provides the opportunity to explore in depth aspects of French and Francophone literature, culture, and language while also sharpening language skills. An additional benefit is the potential for professional advancement.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applicants must have a B.A. in French or equivalent (B.A./B.S. in another field, but relevant professional experience or academic preparation in French language and culture) with a preferred GPA of 3.0.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit the following materials: transcripts, a personal statement (in English) explaining how this certificate meets their personal or professional goals, a writing sample in French (a 500-1,000 word essay on applicant's topic of choice), and two letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment knowledgeably on applicant's interest and abilities in French studies. Applications must be received by April 15 for fall semester and by October 15 for spring semester.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
The certificate consists of five courses (15 cr) selected according to the following formula: one course (3 cr) in French linguistics, one course (3 cr) in French or francophone literature or culture, and three elective courses (9 cr) in French/francophone language, linguistics, literature, or culture. One of the three electives may be taken in a related area outside French studies, subject to approval by the student's adviser. At least 60 percent of credits must from 5xxx and 8xxx courses; no more than two courses (6 cr) may be 4xxx courses. No courses taken as part of an undergraduate program may be applied, but up to 40 percent of the work on the certificate program can be transfer credits, consistent with the Graduate School's transfer policy. Program must be completed within four years of the date of admission.
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