The minimum requirement for a modern language major is 28 semester hours, numbered above 111. Students must take at least one literature course and must receive a grade of C- or better in all 28 semester hours. The courses chosen by the student for the related field requirement must have department approval.
A maximum of 8 hours of transfer credit, AP credit, and/or advance-placement credit can be applied to the 28 hours of coursework at the 200-level or above required for the French major. In order to complete the French major, students must therefore complete at least 20 credit hours of French coursework at the 200-level or above at Franklin College, including a literature or culture class. A French major completing a semester or more of approved study abroad can apply up to 8 additional credit hours as determined by the department toward the total 28 credit hours required for the major.
