4+1 Program

What is it?
This new program allows outstanding French students to complete a BA and MA in five years.

Who would benefit?
Advanced-level students who want to continue their studies in French to be more marketable for graduate school or a career in international business/law.  Students interested in teaching would also have an advantage.

What are the requirements for application?

• Cum GPA 3.5; French GPA 3.7 or better
  • 1 semester at Vanderbilt-in-France (a V-i-F internship highly desirable)
  • Submit Petition to Apply to the Combined BA/MA (4+1) Degree Program
    Application FORM

*Students may choose to attend ViF during the 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th semesters.

** 3 courses (9 hours) in the MA program may be undergraduate courses with added work for graduate credit.

What is the cost of the program?
Tuition cost per credit hour is $1347.  In addition, the activity fee is currently $30 and the student health insurance is $1896.  Estimated cost of the 5^th year would be about $35,000. No financial aid is available for the 5^th year.

NB: Students may take additional graduate courses during the 4^th year of study, thereby decreasing the cost of the 5^th year.