Overview

A minor in French consists of at least 12 credit hours starting with FRE 202.  Students must earn a grade of C- or higher in every course counting toward the minor, and with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in the minor.

You do not have to be a student of the College of Arts and Sciences for the minor in French; you need only the approval of your college or school advisor and to complete the departmental requirements.

Students with transfer credit hours must take at least 6 graded credit hours at the 300- and 400-level at the University of Miami.  Up to 3 credit hours may be transferred towards the French minor from another institution or non-UM study abroad program. Credits must be taken at the University of Miami.

French minors must take FRE 301 before taking any other courses at the 300- or 400-level because this is the pre-requisite for all other 300- and 400-level courses. 

The French minor can fulfill either the Arts & Humanities or the People & Society Area of Knowledge.  

Curriculum Requirements

FRE 202Intermediate French II (or above) 13
FRE 203Advanced French3
FRE 301Introduction to French and Francophone Studies3
At least 3 credit hours at 300 and/or 400 level 23
Minimum of 6 graded credit hours from UM faculty
Maximum of 3 transfer credit hours 3
Study abroad participation in UParis recommended
Total Credit Hours12
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Students must earn a grade of C- or higher in every course counting toward the minor, and maintain a minimum overall average of 2.5 in the minor.

1

 Students who begin their minor in FRE 202 will do 6 credits at the 200-level. Students who begin their minor in FRE 203 will do 3 credits at the 200-level.

2

 Students who begin their French minor in FRE 301 will do 12 credits towards their minor at the 300-level. Students may count FRE 310 toward the minor no more than 1 time (3 credits).

3

3 credit hours may be transferred from another institution or from a study-abroad program not administered by UM.