BA in Modern Language - French in Saint Louis United States | University of Missouri-St. Louis

The Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language with a French Emphasis cultivates linguistically skilled and culturally aware individuals prepared for global engagement. UMSL provides extensive French course options, including fundamental language and culture classes, literature and cultural studies, and career-focused courses designed to build essential 21st-century competencies.
Our committed Modern Language professors foster active learning both inside and outside academic settings. Students encounter a rigorous, cooperative, and dynamic atmosphere in all classes. They join an expansive academic network through conversation clubs, diverse events, and international study opportunities.
As a primary or secondary language spoken across the globe, French serves as a key medium for diplomacy, commerce, and academia. It holds official status in numerous international institutions. Projections indicate approximately 750 million French speakers by 2050, driven largely by population growth in African francophone nations.
UMSL's College of Arts and Sciences, the intellectual foundation of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, awards this French-focused Modern Language degree. The college equips both traditional and nontraditional learners with critical knowledge, practical abilities, and scholarly leadership through on-campus and remote programs, preparing them for diverse professions, graduate studies, and research across multiple fields.