French
Associate of Arts Degree
Center for Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
CCD.edu/World-Languages
French Designation
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree with a designation in French prepares you to complete a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French at a four-year university. In this program, you will explore Francophone language and cultures. In an increasingly global economy, speaking another language and understanding the culture of those communities is a vital skill. French is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and is spoken in over 55 countries.
Courses in French are taught as immersion and focus on high levels of interaction from day one in order to give you the greatest opportunity to learn and use the language. With an A.A. in French, you will reach a level that allows you to interact with cultural competence in academic and career-related situations, or for your own enjoyment, all in the French language. This program introduces you to the study of French and includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado.
Career paths for French language degree holders include professions in journalism, diplomacy, international relations, NGO/humanitarianism, business, trade and investment. Careers typically require a bachelor’s degree or official French proficiency exam score of B1 or higher.
Degree names may vary according to the institution. Please see your academic advisor for more information.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 2 | 4 |
| FRE 111 | French Language I 3 | 5 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 | 3 |
| FRE 112 | French Language II 3 | 5 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) 4 | 3 | |
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| US Foreign Relations History: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography - Weather and Climate with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Integrated Science II with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| FRE 211 | French Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| International Relations: GT-SS1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography - Weather and Climate with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Integrated Science II with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4)) | 3 | |
| Ethnic Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| Survey of World Music: GT-AH1 | ||
| Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1 | ||
| Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | ||
| Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4 | ||
| Choose One Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | ||
| Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | ||
| Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4 | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| History of Islamic Civilization: GT-HI1 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| FRE 212 | French Language IV: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| Comparative Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| Human Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | ||
| US Foreign Relations History: GT-HI1 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethnic Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Chinese Language III | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Choose One Elective | 5 | |
| Spanish Language I | ||
| Spanish Language II | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| Chinese Language II | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Chinese Language I | ||
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | Students can take ENG 122 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 121 and ENG 122. |
| 2 | Guaranteed Transfer Math Course (GT-MA1): MAT 120 is recommended. |
| 3 | FRE 111 and/or FRE 112 may be waived, based on a student's proficiency level. |
| 4 | CSU-Ft. Collins requires two non-US History courses. |
NOTE: Degree tracks in "French for the Professions" and "French with Secondary Teacher Licensure" have different requirements and are not included in this agreement.
NOTE: Additional FRE courses identified above may not count toward the French major at the receiving four-year institution. Please see your academic advisor for more information.
NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
