French at the University of Arizona collaborates with other units to make it easier for students to graduate with double majors and/or dual degrees. Through special agreements, some courses can count for both degrees, allowing students to complete two majors within four years and be more marketable graduates on the global job market.
Even outside of these particular combinations, students who pursue a double major in French and another discipline often have the opportunity to double count two or more courses toward the completion of both majors. Check with your advisors for more information.
Students earning double majors stand out to employers, graduate schools, and professional schools as having a more comprehensive education, providing the skills needed to think creatively, navigate complex projects, take initiative, provide innovative solutions, lead collaborative teams, and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
Popular Combinations for French Students
Students who wish to double major in French and Africana Studies may take up to 15 credit hours (5 courses) that will count towards satisfying the requirements of both majors. The student will still need to fulfill all the core and area distribution requirements for both majors. Courses that are not cross listed between French and Africana Studies will be considered for double-dipping on a case by case basis.
AFAS/FREN double majors may double-dip up to 15 credits (5 courses) for both majors from cross listed. courses, including the following:
- FREN/AFAS 314 Caribbean Literature and Culture
- FREN/AFAS 373 US & Francophone Hip-Hop cultures
- FREN/AFAS 374 The Politics of Protest in Africa and the Diaspora
- FREN/AFAS 443 Contemporary Francophone Literature and Cinema
For students who wish to double major in French and Global Studies, courses applying toward both majors can be double counted, as long as the requirements for each major are met.
GLS/FREN double majors should discuss options for double counting courses towards both majors with their advisors, including the following courses:
- FREN 310 Spoken French in Cultural Context
- FREN 320 Written French in Cultural Context
Whatever your plans for a career in the fashion industry, studying French will give you a definitive global advantage and open doors to understanding the culture, people, business and origins of fashion. Advance your opportunities:
- Study language, history, culture, and business practices related to French fashion and design
- French community and immersive language opportunities, inside and outside the classroom
- Qualify for scholarships exclusive to French majors
- Experience France on the Arizona in Paris Study Abroad Summer program and/or FITS program in Milan and Paris
- Sample French classes:
- FREN 160A1 The French-Speaking World
- FREN 231 Fashion in France and Italy
- FREN 310 Spoken French in Cultural Context
- FREN 433 & 434 Business French I & II
Students who wish to double major in French and History may take up to 12 credit hours (4 courses) that will count toward satisfying the requirement of both majors. The student will still need to fulfill all the core and area distribution requirements for both majors.
HIST/FREN double majors may double-dip up to 12 credits (4 courses) for both majors from cross listed courses, including the following:
- FREN/HIST 325 History of France: Development of the Modern French State, 1815-Present
Students who wish to double major in French and Linguistics may take up to 6 credit hours (2 courses that will count toward satisfying the requirements of both majors. The student will still need to fulfill the requirements for both majors.
LING/FREN double majors may double-dip up to 6 credits (2 courses) for both majors from cross listed courses, including the following:
- FREN/LING/ENGL/ANTH 461A French Linguistics
- FREN/LING/ENGL 462 Linguistics and the Study of Literature
- FREN/LING/ENGL 467 Topics in French Linguistics
Students who wish to double major in French and World Literature may take up to 15 credit hours (5 courses) that will count toward satisfying the requirements of both majors. The student will still need to fulfill all the core and area requirements for both majors.
WLIT/FREN double majors may double dip up to 15 credits (5 courses) for both majors from the following courses:
- FREN/AFAS 314 Caribbean Literature and Culture
- FREN 410 Film and Fiction
- FREN 440 Topics in French Literature
- FREN 442 French Narratives and Film
- FREN/AFAS 443 Contemporary Francophone Literature and Cinema
Other Double Major Combinations Popular with Students Include:
- French and Accounting
- French and Anthropology
- French and Arabic
- French and Architecture
- French and Art History
- French and Astronomy
- French and Biochemistry
- French and Biology
- French and Biosystems Engineering
- French and Business Economics
- French and Chemical Engineering
- French and Chemistry
- French and Communication
- French and Computer Science
- French and Creative Writing
- French and Criminal Justice Studies
- French and Economics
- French and Elementary Education
- French and English
- French and Film and Television
- French and Finance
- French and German Studies
- French and Italian
- French and Journalism
- French and Law
- French and Linguistics
- French and Management Information Systems
- French and Mathematics
- French and Microbiology
- French and Middle Eastern & North African Studies
- French and Music Education
- French and Neuroscience & Cognitive Science
- French and Performance
- French and Philosophy, Politics, Economics, & Law
- French and Physics
- French and Physiology
- French and Political Science
- French and Pre-business
- French and Psychology
- French and Public Health
- French and Religious Studies
- French and Russian
- French and Spanish
- French and Sustainable Built Systems
- French and Sustainable Plant Systems
If you are interested in any of these combinations, or would like information on a grouping that is not listed above, please schedule an appointment with one of our advisors who can guide you through the process.