Over one million people speak French in the United States alone, and effective communication with their medical providers is crucial to receiving effective care. With the Medical Communication track of the Bachelor of Science in French program, you'll become a valuable asset to medical teams at home and overseas that are striving to deliver better care to French-speaking patients.
French is the official language of 29 countries, and is widely used in the fields of business, law, education, science, international relations and diplomacy, and the arts.
It is an official language of international organizations including NATO, the International Olympic Committee and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Closer to home, employment opportunities in fields favoring a knowledge of French are expected to continue growing well above average for the next 10 years at the state, regional, and national level. Your IU Online BS in French can prepare you for such positions as:
120 Credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online
For information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.
The 100% online Bachelor of Science in French consists of 120 credit hours. You may transfer up to 60 previously earned credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:
All courses are 3 credit hours and require a grade of C or better unless otherwise noted.
Core Curriculum (6 credit hours)
Major Courses (24 credit hours)
Advanced French Grammar
Choose one:
Spoken French
Choose one:
Upper-Level Coursework in French - Applied and Cultural (15 credit hours)
Choose five:
Capstone and Career-Professional Preparation
Concentration - Medical Communication in French
Choose five courses (15 credit hours)
Elective
Choose as needed to reach 120 credits.
Associate Professor of French & International Studies
Coordinator of French Studies
Indiana University Southeast
(812) 941-2333