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Bachelor of Arts in foreign languages with a track in French

The degree program requires a minimum of 120 credits, with at least 30 of those credits in upper-level courses in French or German, and 31 credits in Spanish. Along with the general requirements for the B.A. degree, foreign language students in Spanish must take the 295 gateway course (exemptions from the 295 course are made on a case by case basis) and these courses from the corresponding track:

FREN 300 and 301 Advanced Grammar and Writing
FREN 305 Conversation (or 311 in German)
FREN 320 and 321 Civilization
FREN 330 and 331 Survey of Literature
SPAN 495 Spanish Portfolio Seminar (1 credit; Spanish only)

To complete the major, students select nine hours of course work at the 400 level.

Transfer students who intend to major in a foreign language must take a minimum of two 400-level courses at VCU in the chosen language area. Both credit and distribution requirements for the major must be satisfied.

Foreign language minors must take at least two 300- or 400-level courses at VCU in the chosen language area.

Minor

A minor in French requires at least 18 credits in the language, none of which may be earned at the 100 level. Only six credits may be earned by completing 201, 202 or 205. At least 12 credits must be taken at the 300 level or above.

Note: Language Placement Test results cannot substitute for completion of course work.