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French - Bachelor of Science, (Major & Minor)

What You'll Learn and Do

Master French language skills

Students pursuing a French major at Fairfield University will develop advanced skills in grammar, composition, and translation. They will explore French and Francophone cultures through courses in literature, film, and business French.

Gain study abroad and internship opportunities

French majors are encouraged to study abroad at Fairfield’s partner institution in Aix-en-Provence, France, and may apply for internships that count toward their major.

Benefit from diverse course offerings

The program includes courses in French and selected courses in English on topics like Caribbean literature, medieval art, and existentialism, enriching cultural and historical knowledge.

Take a capstone seminar

To complete the major, students will take a capstone seminar in English that allows them to integrate their learning and demonstrate their proficiency.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 15

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic credentials: Students are required to submit official copies of secondary school records, which include academic transcripts, results from national examinations, graduation certificates, and/or any other documentation that certifies successful completion of secondary education. To be considered official, these documents must be sent to us directly from a school official or an NACES-approved evaluation agency. Students should refer to the World Education Services Required Documents or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. webpages for assistance in determining the required documentation for the admission process. In order for documentation to be considered official, it must be mailed or emailed directly from a secondary school or national education ministry in a sealed envelope. If documentation is not in English, provide both original and translated copies. Electronic copies cannot be accepted.
Recommendations: A school counselor recommendation is required for admission. For schools without a counselor, a recommendation may be sent from the principal or head of school.
Standardized tests: All students for whom English is not their native language are required to submit results from the TOEFL, IELTS, or DUOLINGO exam(s). For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 80 (Internet-based) or a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required. For DUOLINGO, a minimum score of 105 is required. Students must submit official institutional score reports, NOT student score reports.

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Fairfield University

Fairfield , Connecticut ,United States