French Associate of Arts

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in French or Modern Languages. Students explore French language and culture. As a foreign language student, they will be prepared to be a responsible citizen, educated worker and culturally prepared for a world that is based on international partnerships. Students will experience classes that are more than lectures because they employ modern learning approaches and techniques. Our innovative and creative instructors will work closely to help each student with language appreciation and acquisition while helping them to master grammatical written work and linguistics. This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree and transfer to a university to complete a BA in French or Modern Languages. Careers typically require a bachelor's degree.

Learn more about this program.

First Semester

FRE 1011French Language I

5

ENG 1021English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

GT- MA1Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) or Any GT-MA1

3

GT- HI1HIS 1310/1320/1110/1120 or Any GT-HI1

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Second Semester

ENG 1022English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

FRE 1012French Language II

5

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

3

GT- SSAny Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) Course

3

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

1

Total Credit Hours:15

Semester Note: Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), it is recommended, but not required, that a student take either COM 1150 or COM 1250. French faculty recommend you confirm with the transfer institution if they accept COM 1250.

If you took MAT 1240 in Semester 1, you do not need to take the 1 credit Any Approved Elective List Course in Semester 2.

Third Semester

FRE 2011French Language III: GT-AH4

3

GT- SC1/2Any Science (GT-SC1/2) Course

3

GT- AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course

3

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

3

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

FRE 2012French Language IV: GT-AH4

3

GT- SC1Any Science (GT-SC1) Course

4

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

3

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

3

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 1021 (GT-CO1) and ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) and a gtPathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3). 


Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), FRE 1011 and/or FRE 1012 can be waived at Front Range Community College by a demonstration of  proficiency through completion of the Prior Learning Assessment process. You should consult a department advisor at the four-year college or university.

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), if FRE 1011 and/or FRE 1012 are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor's degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.

CSU-Ft. Collins requires two non-US history coursesSelect one course to meet the requirement for GT-HI1 and one to meet the Electives requirement in order to accomplish this requirement by CSU.

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take two gtPathways Natural & Physical Science courses (GT -SC1, GT-SC2). One of these courses must have the required laboratory (GT-SC1).

If you take MAT 1240, as preferred by the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), and/or more credits in science than are listed, it will reduce the 19 credits of electives needed.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.