The Department of Romance Languages offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching. Students may pursue graduate studies in French. 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 take their full course work at the University. Applicants with less background may be accepted, provided they are willing to make up prerequisite deficiencies specified by the graduate coordinator. 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. I is recommended for individuals who expect to pursue a Ph.D. degree. No thesis is required.