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Basic French Language Proficiency Certificate (Undergraduate)

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In today鈥檚 global economy, the ability to speak French is an extremely valuable skill. French is spoken on five continents, by over 220 million people in the world, and it is the official language in close to 30 different countries. The basic French language proficiency certificate provides students a language certificate that marks their achievements in acquiring the French language at the basic level. The certificate includes elementary and intermediate language study, with a focus on developing all modes of language production: speaking, listening, writing and reading in an everyday context. The certificate may be completed as a stand-alone program and may be taken by any student regardless of major. The basic French language proficiency certificate is a value-added credential to any major and is particularly relevant for majors in business, construction, engineering, agriculture, healthcare and education.

Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
  • Seek to gain basic proficiency in the French language and increase your communication skills in any job.
  • Want to understand how the French-speaking world impacts and is shaped by globalization.
  • Enjoy traveling, expanding your perspectives, and interacting with people from different backgrounds.
  • Are interested in working internationally.
  • Want to learn about cultures that speak French in the Americas, Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, or Asia.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
  • Business
  • Construction management
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Education
  • Pharmacy
  • Government employee
  • Social work
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