Overview

In small classroom settings, students in the French and Francophone Studies Program from Humboldt State University study the literature and culture of France and such Francophone regions and countries as Quebec, Nova Scotia, Belgium, Switzerland, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Congo, and the French-speaking Caribbean.

Education

Majors study abroad in a Francophone region for a minimum of four weeks and as long as an academic year, during which they may also participate in an internship program designed by department faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Enlightenment and Post-Colonialism

French Level

French Laboratory Level

French and Intro to Francophone Studies

French Conversation and Retreat

African Storytelling

Sex, Class and Culture: Gender and Ethnic Issues in International Short Stories

Nouvelles en Français: Variable Topics

Cultural History Topics in Early

French Masterpieces

Intensive French Language in France

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

Partially taught in English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

French studies View 468 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Submit the Certification of Financial Support along with a Bank Statement

Submit Official Transcripts of Academic Records (Translated to English)

Send Proof of English Proficiency

Send a photocopy of your passport

Transfer Students (only if transferring from a U.S. school) should fill out the International Student Transfer Form

Submit Student Consent for Release of Information if you are an agent submitting an application on behalf of the student.

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
National

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Arcata

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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