French, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program (Beginning Fall 2019)

Saint Louis University's accelerated French B.A. / M.A. program offers qualified French majors the opportunity of beginning work toward the Master of Arts in French while completing requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in French, thereby reducing the time needed to earn the masters degree. 

Students may apply up to 15 graduate credits to to both the B.A. and M.A. degrees.  For the B.A., those credits will all satisfy Major electives.

For additional information see the catalog entries for the following programs:

French, B.A.

French, M.A.

The following must be met to participate in the accelerated B.A. to M.A. in French program.

• An undergraduate major in French
• A GPA of a least 3.00 in their French coursework
• A Professional Goal Statement
• An interview
• A writing sample
• A curriculum vitae
• Completion of 45 credits.

Continuation Standards

In the accelerated program, students' progress is monitored by mentors and the Director of the French Graduate program.

1. For the B.A. degree, students must maintain a cumulative G.P.A of at least 2.00 (C average) and a G.P.A. of at least 3.00 (B average) in their coursework in French.
2. All graduate courses taken as part of their bachelors degree must have a grade of "B" or better.
3. For the M.A. degree, students must maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.00 (B average)

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester.  Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.