University Catalog 2023-2024

French (Certificate)

To see more about what you will learn in this program, visit the Learning Outcomes website!

Plan Requirements

  • A total of 12 semester hours is required; at least six credit hours must be taken at NC State. The remaining credit hours may be taken through affiliate programs (e.g. the UNC Language Exchange or an NC State Study Abroad program).

Track 1

FLF 101Elementary French I3
FLF 102Elementary French II3
FLF 201Intermediate French I3
FLF 202Intermediate French II3


Track 2

FLF 102Elementary French II3
or FLF 110 Accelerated Elementary French
FLF 201Intermediate French I3
or FLF 212 French: Language, Culture, and Technology
FLF 202Intermediate French II3
Choose one 3-credit 300-level French class.3
Total Hours12

Track 3

FLF 201Intermediate French I3
or FLF 212 French: Language, Culture, and Technology
FLF 202Intermediate French II3
Choose one 3-credit 300-level French class.3
Students who place into and complete FLF 201 will receive credit for FLF 102.3
Total Hours12

Track 4

FLF 202Intermediate French II3
Students who place into and complete FLF 202 will receive credit for FLF 201.3
Choose two 3-credit 300-level French classes6
Total Hours12
  • Students who place into FLF 202 may consider pursuing the French Minor instead of the certificate.
  • There are no other required examinations, presentations, or external learning experiences.
  • Satisfactory completion of the certificate program requires:
    • completion of the coursework noted above
    • a grade of C-or better in all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements
    • an overall GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements