Dr. Antoinette Barffour teaching a French class.

Why minor in French at Missouri State University?

  • Knowing French can help you land exciting jobs in a variety of fields.
  • Our expert faculty provide you with a learning experience that can be life changing.
  • Studying French will prepare you to pursue graduate studies.
  • Missouri State offers you many opportunities for Education Abroad, service learning and internships so you can practice speaking French in real-world situations.

Accelerated placement for students who have French proficiency

If you have acquired proficiency in French as a result of previous exposure to and experience with the language, consider the accelerated pathway for French minor completion.

Minor Requirements

French

Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work
  1. In consultation with advisor, complete 18 hours in French beyond courses 101 and 102.

French

Bachelor of Science in Education (Non-Certifiable)
  1. In consultation with advisor, complete 18 hours in French beyond courses 101 and 102 with six of those hours being 300-level or higher.

Adding a minor

To add a minor, visit the Academic Advising and Transfer Center in University Hall 109.