Why study French?

Students pursuing the French certficate study the language, cultures, and literatures of France and other French-speaking countries throughout the world. The discipline is concerned with language as well as analysis. On a practical level, it facilitates international travel and communication. On a more abstract level, it points the way to a refined understanding of communication, writing, and culture.

Admission Requirements

Students already pursuing a degree in any college at UC can add the certificate to their program. Be sure to submit a declaration of the certificate program using the Declare an Undergraduate Certificate online form.

In addition, you must meet with the program director so that they are aware that you are pursuing the certificate and can advise you appropriately. Do this early enough to avoid delay in obtaining your certificate.

Students not currently pursuing a degree may declare the certificate after establishing non-matriculated status.

Having a talent for learning language is undoubtedly helpful for French majors, but anyone with discipline and curiosity can succeed in the field.

  • Teaching
  • International Business
  • International Law
  • Diplomacy
  • NGO

Contact the program director, whose name and information appear on the side of this page.

The classes in French are small, which allows for more contact between students and teachers.

Students in UC's College of Arts and Sciences enjoy many benefits afforded through study at a research-intensive institution ranked among the nation's top 25 public research universities. UC's urban, Tristate location offers exciting opportunities for global education, research and service learning, while its student-centered focus includes an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, a nationally recognized Center for Exploratory Studies and a highly successful First Year Experience program that teaches critical skills for first-year students and provides connections with important campus resources.

  • The program offers opportunities for study abroad and a program for a business French certificate.
  • The French Club is a very active club that provides students an opportunity to get involved.
  • Many of the courses can be applied toward the certificates in film studies and European studies.

Make sure that you have declared the certificate program online. Next, make sure that the certificate program director is aware of when you are finishing the program. If you are pursuing a bachelor's degree, your certificate will be reviewed at the time that you submit your separate degree application.

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Contact Information

Juan A. Godoy Peñas, Ph.D.
5267 Clifton Court Hall
ML 0377
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0377
(513) 556-1843
godoyjo@ucmail.uc.edu

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Program Code: 15CRT-FREN-C2