Bachelor of Arts
French
Become fluent in the French language, literature and culture. This degree program will prepare students for a variety of career and graduate school options.
Is This Program for Me?
Are you passionate about French language, culture, and history? Do you envision a career that bridges global communities, facilitates communication, and celebrates multicultural perspectives?
This program is ideal for students seeking to integrate French language skills with professional pursuits in business, law, healthcare, education, international relations, or the arts. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or continuing your French studies, this program offers an immersive experience that connects language learning with global impact.
The French major is a great fit if you:
- Love languages and cultural exchange
- Want to work internationally or in multicultural settings
- Enjoy literature, film, history, and events from the Francophone world
- Are planning for graduate school, teaching, or diplomacy
- Value cross-cultural collaboration and communication
What Makes Us Different?
Samford’s French program combines small, student-focused classes with access to award-winning faculty, diverse coursework, and international study. In keeping with Samford’s Christian mission, the program emphasizes global citizenship, cultural empathy, and service.
Contemporary, Global Curriculum
Courses explore French cinema, WWII and memory in literature, Francophone Africa and the Diaspora, and North African literature and identity.
Samford in France
Study abroad at Université Grenoble-Alpes, joining students from over 70 countries in an intensive French immersion experience.
Emphasis on Real-World Application
Coursework and study abroad experiences are designed to build the linguistic, cultural, and professional skills needed to thrive in globally oriented careers.
Faculty Expertise & Mentorship
Faculty hold prestigious grants and awards, including Fulbright and Chevalier honors, and are deeply involved in cultural scholarship and student mentoring.
Shape Your Academic Journey
The French major builds both linguistic proficiency and cross-disciplinary insight. You’ll explore French language, literature, politics, art, religion, philosophy, business, and international relations, all through a Francophone lens.
Academic Areas of Focus
- French & Francophone history, film, and literature
- Business and politics in French-speaking contexts
- Religion and philosophy in France
- French in global diplomacy and international development
- Interdisciplinary skills: media, technology, information, and cultural literacy
Skills You’ll Develop
- Advanced speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French
- Cultural adaptability and global collaboration
- Ethical use of authentic sources and digital tools
- Analytical and critical thinking across languages and disciplines
Prepare to Succeed
A physics degree equips students with broad and highly marketable skills—critical thinking, computational proficiency, analytical modeling, and technical writing. These abilities are foundational for success in today’s science- and tech-driven economy.
Graduation Study Preparation
- Medicine
- Law
- TESOL
- French
- English
- Gender Studies
- Linguistics
Career Opportunities
- Translation and interpretation
- International business or marketing
- K–12 or university-level teaching
- Foreign service, diplomacy, or government
- Nonprofit and missions outreach
- Law, medicine, and public health
- Tourism, hospitality, and cultural consulting
Internship & Fellowship Opportunities
TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program in France): Alumni regularly earn placements through this competitive program, teaching in French schools.“Our program doesn’t just teach French—it prepares students to live and work as informed, articulate global citizens.” —Mary McCullough, Professor of French
Application Information
Freshman applications for next fall are open.Freshman Early Action applications close November 1st.The freshman first scholarship deadline is December 1st.Transfer applications for the spring semester close December 15th.Freshman FAFSA priority and scholarship deadlines are February 15th.Decision day is coming! Freshman applications for fall enrollment close May 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment close July 1st.Freshman applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open August 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open September 1st.
