4+1 B.A./M.A. Program

The department offers a 4+1 program in which qualified students can earn a master’s degree in French with just one additional year beyond their undergraduate work.

Admission

Students with advanced proficiency in French work with a mentor to design a course of study tailored to their individual interests to prepare for graduate school or a career in diplomacy, business, law, or teaching…among many others.

Applicants must:

• Complete the major in French by the end of the junior year
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a French GPA of 3.7
• Complete one semester at an approved program in a French-speaking country
• Apply to the 4+1 B.A./M.A. degree program in the fall semester of the junior year

Application

• Download and complete the Petition to Apply to the Combined 4+1 B.A./M.A. Degree Program.
• Meet with your faculty adviser to obtain his or her signature on the form.
• Meet with Robert Barsky, director of graduate studies, to discuss admission to the program, the timeline for study, and next steps.

Contact

For further information about the 4+1 program in French, contact Robert Barsky, director of graduate studies.