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The Bachelor of Science program enables students to blend French language proficiency with various academic fields. The Business specialization cultivates fundamental French competencies (oral communication, comprehension, reading, writing) while introducing key business concepts, particularly in international contexts. The Engineering track mandates either foreign study or work experience. The Applied French concentration builds core language abilities alongside foundational knowledge of French literature and culture, while also offering focused study in professional domains where French fluency proves especially valuable. Cultural and civilization courses form an integral part of all B.S. specializations, with students strongly advised to engage in the University's study abroad opportunities in France.
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.