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You're passionate about French language and culture, and eager to explore its worldwide economic impact. Immerse yourself in an environment surrounded by native speakers. As one of just 15 U.S. programs designated a Centre d'Excellence by the French government, our French Studies Department will help you master the language while exposing you to Francophone cultures globally, including Louisiana's unique heritage.
Potential Career Paths
Linguistic analyst
Literary translation specialist
Global humanitarian coordinator
Diplomatic relations expert
Professional interpreter
Educator
International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system). Entry requirements may vary from country by country.
Required Scores for Automatic Admission: TOEFL (paper-based exam) – 550, TOEFL (internet-based exam) – 79, IELTS - 6.5