Bachelor of Arts - French

• Enhance both spoken and written French language proficiency while deepening an understanding of diverse cultures.  
• Immerse in a language spoken on every continent.  
• Explore the world through J Term and study abroad opportunities in France, Switzerland, Canada, Morocco, and Senegal.  
• Earn a Global Seal of Biliteracy, preparing for careers that require fluency in multiple languages.

Many career paths:

With a growing need for translators, teachers, hospitality providers and speakers in all positions (Bureau of Labor Statistics), here are just a few of the places where our Hartwick alums are putting their French studies to work:

• U.S Department of Justice
• The University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis
• Family Service League
• City of Chicago

What students will learn:

• Gain a multicultural understanding of the cultures and histories of Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and Africa.  
• Utilize the Emerson International Internship Scholarship to enhance language abilities and gain professional experience through a summer internship.  
• Enhance diplomatic skills by participating in Model United Nations.  
• Enroll in Hartwick’s Peace Corps Preparatory Program and potentially serve in West Africa, earning a respected Peace Corps certification valued by employers.