Overview

The sequence of courses will lead to a senior capstone project, and you will receive personalized mentoring for it. A French major can be combined with another major or minor from Rockhurst University.

Learning Outcomes

Develop communication skills in the target language at the advanced level.
Show understanding, appreciation and respect for another culture.
Grow in critical and creative thinking in the target language.
Grow awareness of social justice in another region.
Gain insight into one's own language and culture.

Experiences

Faculty-led summer study abroad programs, such as at the Catholic University of Lyon
Service learning with the local Haitian community, other immigrants or families from French-speaking Africa
French Club on campus
For several classes, students are given a French-speaking tour of the collections at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Pi Delta Phi (National French Honor Society)
Students have the opportunity to become French tutors in the Aylward-Dunn Learning Center on campus
French majors have been selected for scholarships at RU and to study abroad in France. Contact Professor Kathleen Madigan for more information on these at kathleen.madigan@rockhurst.edu.

Outcomes

Our French majors have won teaching assistantships from the French government for the TAPIF program to teach English in France.
Graduates of the French program go on to pursue careers as French teachers, translators and in business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Composition and Conversation
Survey of French Literature
French for the Global Professional
Conversational Fluency
Francophone Literature and Culture
The Comedies of Molière

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling admission with priority given to applications received by December 1 (fall).

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

French studies View 431 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application for admission
Counselor's written recommendation
ACT or SAT test score
English proficiency: TOEFL - Internet based minimum score of 80
Provide an Official Statement of Finances directly from a bank or financial institution
Official high school academic credentials, translated into English if necessary
International students/scholars will be able to waive the mandatory student health insurance as long as their policy meets the criteria, or they may enroll in Rockhurst's policy

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45990 USD / year

≈ 45990 USD / year
Out-of-State

45990 USD / year

≈ 45990 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45990 USD / year

≈ 45990 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Experiences

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kansas City

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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