French Major

Immerse yourself in the language and culture of France. Develop oral and written skills that, combined with preparation in related disciplines, lead to an international perspective, global awareness as well as a wide variety of career options.

Career Potential

Business: International trade, bilingual consultant, translator, customer support agent
Government: Diplomacy, FBI, National Security Agency, Border Patrol, immigration agencies, government or court translator
Writing: Newspapers, trade publications, book publishers, bilingual translator for websites, proofreader, writer, editor
Tourism and hospitality: Interpreter, guide, bilingual travel agent, study abroad coordinator or director
Education: Teaching in private schools or in private sector, pursue masters and/or doctorate to become a college professor

What Will I Learn?

You will learn the French language to the degree to which you were taught English. You will learn about the French culture through literature, media, its history and past civilizations. By choosing many of your classes through elective courses, you can tailor your program to your specific interests. La Rochelle, France

Special Features

Study abroad
Internship opportunities
Language Proficiency Certificate: SUNY Cortland is a testing site for the certificate for proficiency in commercial French.
Foreign language learning center

Get Involved

College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities. Nothing builds language skills like immersion in another culture. Choose from our many study abroad programs to round out your experience.