Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in French Studies in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
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Brookings United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,284
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
In today's interconnected world, French language proficiency offers significant advantages. As one of the most widely spoken languages globally, French is used by more than 220 million people across five continents and serves as an official language in nearly thirty nations. This program equips you with practical French communication skills through culturally immersive courses. Our approach fosters essential workplace competencies like creative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, adaptability, analytical reasoning, and cross-cultural communication techniques. Enhance your learning through study abroad options that provide language practice, cultural immersion, and service-learning initiatives - all designed to cultivate linguistic fluency, cultural awareness, and global competence. The French Studies major pairs well with various disciplines, particularly when combined with fields like Healthcare, Technology, Literature, or Media Studies.
Professional Pathways
Global Education: Teaching English domestically or internationally
International Affairs: medical interpreter, social advocate, nonprofit professional, humanitarian aid worker
Medical Field: healthcare provider, nursing specialist, medical technician, rehabilitation expert, hospital administrator, medical sales representative, international relief worker (such as Médecins Sans Frontières)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a B average 2.60 out of 4.00 or be in the top 60 percent of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.
The SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test while not required is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants Students who graduated from US high schools must submit an SAT score.
Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies If your transcripts are not in English certified true translations must be attached All upper secondary school-level work needs to be demonstrated through your transcripts It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to the completion of their final year of secondary school If you must submit transcripts prior to completion please indicate your expected graduation date.
All applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in English with one of the following exams and the indicated minimum score.
Internet-based TOEFL Test iBT - 61 MyBest Score is now accepted.
Paper-based TOEFL - Test PBT 500.
Academic IELTS - 5.5.
Online E3PT Exam - 62.
Online iTEP Exam - 36.
Duolingo - 90.
The SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test while not required is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants Students who graduated from US high schools must submit an SAT score.
Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies If your transcripts are not in English certified true translations must be attached All upper secondary school-level work needs to be demonstrated through your transcripts It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to the completion of their final year of secondary school If you must submit transcripts prior to completion please indicate your expected graduation date.
All applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in English with one of the following exams and the indicated minimum score.
Internet-based TOEFL Test iBT - 61 MyBest Score is now accepted.
Paper-based TOEFL - Test PBT 500.
Academic IELTS - 5.5.
Online E3PT Exam - 62.
Online iTEP Exam - 36.
Duolingo - 90.
Tuition
USD
11,284