French Associate of Arts
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.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| FRE 1011 | French Language I: GT-AH4 | 5 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 1 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: Western Civ: Antiquity-1650 (HIS 1310), Western Civ: 1650-Present (HIS 1320), The World: Antiquity-1500 (HIS 1110), or The World: 1500-Present (HIS 1120) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: If you take
MAT 1240 it
will reduce the credits of electives needed.
Do not complete any elective credit this semester if taking MAT 1240.
Second Semester
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.
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: Western Civ: Antiquity-1650 (HIS 1310), Western Civ: 1650-Present (HIS 1320), The World: Antiquity-1500 (HIS 1110), or The World: 1500-Present (HIS 1120) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 2
Semester Note: If you take MAT 1240 it will reduce the credits of electives needed. You will only complete 3 credits of electives this semester.
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.
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
| FRE 1011 | French Language I: GT-AH4 | 5 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the credits of electives needed.
Spring Semester 5
| FRE 1012 | French Language II: GT-AH4 | 5 |
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the credits of electives needed.
Summer Semester 6
Fall Semester 7
Spring Semester 8
Total Credit Hours: 60
Prior Learning eligible course
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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), students may earn credit for
FRE 1011 and/or
FRE 1012 by
demonstrating proficiency through completion of the Credit for Prior Learning process. Students are advised to
consult an academic advisor at both FRCC and the intended 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 courses. Select 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.