French Major

Courses are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser. Study abroad with SMU-in-France, a faculty-led summer program, is strongly recommended. 

Requirements for the Major


Core Courses (10 Credit Hours)


Elective Courses (18 Credit Hours)


Six advanced courses (), distributed as follows:

No more than four 3000-level FREN courses


At least two 4000-level FREN courses


No more than one WL course taught in the French Area, from the following list:


  •  (students may not take both FREN 3365 and WL 3326)
  • or another approved WL course
  •  (with approval from French adviser)

Total for the Major Only: 28 Credit Hours