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Portrait of student Jesse Waidler

French

On-campus Undergraduate Minor

French Minor

UMass Dartmouth has currently paused new admissions to the French major. French will continue to be offered as a minor. Please check back on this page for updates on the status of the program.

French is a language rich in literary and cultural traditions. An official language in 29 countries, for all United Nations agencies, and for the European Union, French remains one of the top three most useful languages for business.

Gain proficiency in French with a minor and improve your career opportunities. No matter what your field—business, science, psychology, public policy, or the arts—a French minor complements your area of specialty and gives you a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Student success

Jesse Waidler
Jesse Waidler '16

Jesse Waidler '16 focused his undergraduate studies on history and French before pursuing his master's in education.

Graduate School Placements

  • Brown University
  • Columbia University
  • Northeastern University School of Law
  • Southern New Hampshire University
  • University of Ottawa

Career placements

  • FEMA
  • US Armed Forces
  • Brown University
  • New England Aquarium
  • Canada Border Service Agency
  • Quadrant Health Strategies
  • Harper Collins
  • Duxbury, Milton, Weymouth Public Schools
  • Bristol Community College

  • Study abroad: immerse yourself in French language and culture with a semester in France, Quebec, or another French-speaking area
  • Internships and independent study: gain experience or investigate a specialized area of study
  • Community: join the French Club or our chapter of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society
  • Honor Society: earn a place in our chapter of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society

French faculty

Michelle Cheyne
Michelle Cheyne, PhD
Stephanie O'Hara, PhD
Stephanie O'Hara, PhD

Undergraduate experiences at UMass Dartmouth

Honors College student
Honors College

Take advanced courses, pursue research, and be part of a community of scholars.

Study abroad student
Study Abroad

Earn academic credits and gain a global perspective on your field.

Bhen with his art students at Talibon Elementary School in Bohol, Philippines.
Undergraduate Research

Faculty work with students on cutting-edge research projects.

Student studying at Claire T. Carney Library
University Studies

Gain the benefit of a broad university education to enhance your knowledge and skills.

French Minor

UMass Dartmouth has currently paused new admissions to the French major. French will continue to be offered as a minor. Please check back on this page for updates on the status of the program.