Overview

This 20-credit French Certificate program from Temple University introduces undergraduates to the French language and Francophone cultures. As you progress through the various levels of language courses, you’ll learn the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary, and you’ll work to develop sophisticated conversational skills.

These skills will allow you to speak, read and write confidently in French for the purposes of your professional or personal pursuits, in the U.S. and abroad.

Careers

Speaking more than one language can set you apart in today’s global job market. It may increase your marketability and opportunities for career advancement and promotion. According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, acquisition of a second language may also help improve standardized test scores, and it may improve memory and problem-solving skills.

Additionally, studying a language and its culture can help you develop empathy and global thinking. It can broaden your perspective and help you cultivate a greater understanding of people and, in turn, the world. The critical skills gained from learning another language are directly applicable to today’s rapidly diversifying world and can be used across all fields and disciplines.

The ability to speak, read and write French will prepare you for success in career opportunities in the following areas.

Arts and entertainment
Business
Education
Foreign government services
Healthcare
Hospitality and tourism
Journalism
Translating and interpreting

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced French

Intermediate French

French for Business

Grammar
Literature

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

20 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies French studies View 432 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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Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted into a certificate program, students must be in good academic standing and have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework.

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

33912 USD / year

≈ 33912 USD / year
Out-of-State

33912 USD / year

≈ 33912 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18864 USD / year

≈ 18864 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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