Apr 17, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT] 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

FYG - French & Francophone Studies Education K-12

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - French and Francophone Studies, Education (K-12) Concentration, BS (137B)



Program Code: 137*/137B

CIP Code: 13.1399

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement


Foundations of American Democracy Requirement  

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)


Professional Education Requirements (24 Hours)


A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) must be earned in all Professional Education Courses by Teacher Education majors.

NOTE:


To be admitted to Teacher Education, students must have a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA, completed 30 semester hours, completed criminal background check and successfully completed testing requirements for Reading, Writing and Math areas of the PRAXIS I CORE (or exempt based on SAT or ACT scores). See Admission to Teacher Education . Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA required for admission to Teacher Education, Student Teaching and graduation.

Refer to the Initial Licensure Teacher Education Student Handbook for complete details related to Teacher Education admission, GPA, edTPA, Student Teaching and testing requirements.

Major Requirements (36 Hours)


2.0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major department, plus any other courses under Major Requirements. Minimum of 18 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian. All students who wish to enroll in courses taught in French on the level of 2000 or above must see an advisor in the department before enrolling.

 

French Core (18 Hours)


FRE 1040 and FRE 1050 , OR FRE 1060  may count as French major electives below.

FRE 1050  OR FRE 1060  is a prerequisite to all 2000 level courses.

*FRE 2005  and FRE 2010  should be taken during the same semester when possible.

French Electives (15 Hours)


If course was used to meet requirements above, students may not also use the course to meet these requirements.

  • Electives

-FRE 1040 and FRE 1050 , OR FRE 1060  may count as French major electives.

-Choose 15 hours of French electives at the FRE 1040 level or above, excluding FRE 3520, for a total of 36 hours under the Major Requirements.

-To fulfill the Major Requirements, students must complete: One 2000-level FRE literature course, One FRE culture/civilization course at or above the 3000 level, and One FRE literature course at or above the 3000 level. (See the three categories below.)

Minor (Optional)


Electives (19 Hours)


Taken to total 120 hours for the degree

Total Required (120 Hours)