

Arizona State University (Tempe campus)
French, BA
Study detals
: Bachelor's degree : French, BA LAFREBA : Full time : 48 MonthRequirements
Academic requirements
First-year students must:
- Have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school. Some ASU programs may have higher admission or English proficiency requirements and may consider a minimum ACT or SAT score.
- Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 9–11 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10–12 grade coursework.)
- Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
Conditional admission
ASU may offer conditional undergraduate admission to international applicants to an on-campus program who meet the academic (aptitude) requirements but who are not proficient in English. This offer of conditional admission will give you time to improve your English proficiency before you start classes at ASU. Your conditional admission offer is good for up to three semesters, during which time you must meet one of these requirements to begin your ASU experience.
Competency requirements
International students who completed high school outside the U.S. are required to meet the following competency requirements:
- Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).
- Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics).
Provide evidence of English language proficiency (TOEFL 61)
Additional information
The BA program in French offers the opportunity to study the language, literature and culture of France and other French-speaking countries.
Students gain competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening to French and take a number of related courses on topics such as:
- art
- cinema
- colonization
- government and political science
- history and civilization
- international business
- literature and theater
- popular culture
- religion
Students are encouraged to join the French Club to help them gain proficiency in the language.
Global opportunities
Global experience
There is no better way to learn a language than to be immersed in it. Being surrounded by French language speakers offers a learning experience that cannot be acquired in a classroom. By studying abroad, students have the opportunity to strengthen their language skills not only by living in a Francophone country, potentially with a local host family, but also by earning ASU credit toward their degree.
Knowledge of multiple languages and intercultural competencies enhance any occupation and offer graduates many career opportunities.
Career fields using French include:
- advertising, marketing and communications
- diplomatic and foreign service
- domestic and international business
- fashion
- film, television and multimedia
- foreign correspondence and journalism
- international student services and study abroad
- interpreting and translation
- teaching and research
- travel and tourism