French, BA
Earn your French bachelor degree at Seattle U. Develop the language and cultural skills to advance your French-focused career and become a multicultural leader.
About this Program
Prepare for French-Focused Careers and Multicultural Leadership
All of our courses aim at expanding the range of our students’ intellect and their cultural competency. We foster an environment of inclusive academic excellence and prepare them for their career goals.
Typically, French bachelor degree students combine a major in French with a Bachelor of Arts in another field.
SU graduates with a French major may find volunteer and career opportunities in many different areas, including Peace Corps, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, the U.S. foreign-service, global businesses and many others. You could find yourself working in Europe, Africa or the Caribbean.
Along with language proficiency, we cultivate citizens of the world. We seek to educate multicultural, responsible leaders who are engaged with empowering traditionally marginalized communities and pursuing the common good of diverse peoples.
Learning about other cultures and civilizations through their language leads to a better understanding of yourself and the world in which we live.
Support for Your Success
Study Abroad: French in France and Africa
Prepare for a life-changing experience abroad. The French in France and Africa program allows you to earn your French minor and work towards your French major in three separate Francophone countries: France, Morocco and Senegal.
Pathways to Professional Formation
The College of Arts & Sciences is committed to helping you through your lifetime journey of professional formation and discernment. We offer opportunities to deepen and broaden your understanding of your professional identity.
Arts and Sciences Advising Center
Our advising center is dedicated to your holistic academic and professional through academic advising and promotion of academic excellence. We work to solve problems, provide navigational guidance and build connections.
Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal
Our peer-reviewed online publication provides an opportunity for you to publish your research. Publication can help you prepare for advanced studies at top graduate programs or demonstrate knowledge and skills when applying for non-academic positions.
Popular Careers for French Majors
Career opportunities involving modern languages are ever expanding. Openings exist in the following areas:
- foreign trade.
- foreign service.
- international business.
- media.
- translation and interpretation.
- nonprofit organization.
- librarianship.
- social work.
- psychology.
- teaching.
Additionally, mastery of a modern language is a requirement for many graduate programs across various disciplines.
Hear From Our Alumni
Schuyler Dull
"At first, signing up to be a French major may call to mind grammar structures, funky pronunciation, and baguettes. While I have consumed many a baguette during my time as a French major, what I did not anticipate was the opening up of the world around me. I cannot be grateful enough for my extraordinary final year of university and a fulfilling adventure in the French major.”
BA, French and International Studies ‘23
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