Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in French Studies - Teaching 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 skills offer 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 30 nations. This creates substantial opportunities for French educators both locally and abroad. Ranked as the world's second most studied foreign language, French instruction reaches approximately 120 million learners worldwide, supported by half a million teachers. SDSU's French Studies program develops strong communication abilities in French, while the Teaching Specialization combines language and cultural studies with hands-on learning experiences to equip future educators for elementary, middle, and high school settings.
This program might be right for you if you:
Seek to achieve fluency in French
Have a passion for exploring and instructing about Francophone cultures
Thrive in academic settings
Value multicultural engagement
Aspire to teach English or French as foreign languages internationally
Professional Pathways
French language instructor
ESL educator
Museum program director
Content editor/writer
Non-profit community liaison
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