What is it?

This new program allows outstanding French students to complete a BA and MA in five years.

Who would benefit?

Advanced-level students who want to continue their studies in French to be more marketable for graduate school or a career in international business/law.  Students interested in teaching would also have an advantage.

What are the requirements for application?

• Cum GPA 3.5; French GPA 3.7 or better
• 1 semester at Vanderbilt-in-France (a V-i-F internship highly desirable)
• Submit Petition to Apply to the Combined BA/MA (4+1) Degree Program

Typical course of study:                                                        Hours

Semester 1       1 course                                                                         3

Semester 2       1 course                                                                         3

*Semester 3     ViF: 4 courses +1 internship                                        12+

*Semester 4     1 course                                                                         3

*Semester 5     1 course (consult re: application to program)                   3

*Semester 6     2 courses (apply to program)                                          6

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 hr. BA

**Semester 7    1 course                                                                         3       

**Semester 8    2 courses                                                                        6

**Semester 9    4 courses                                                                      12

**Semester 10  4 courses                                                                      12

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 hr. MA

TOTAL HOURS                                                                                63

*Students may choose to attend ViF during the 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th semesters.)

** 3 courses (9 hours) in the MA program may be undergraduate courses with added work for graduate credit.

What is the cost of the program?

Tuition cost per credit hour is $1347.  In addition, the activity fee is currently $30 and the student health insurance is $1896.  Estimated cost of the 5^th year would be about $35,000. No financial aid is available for the 5^th year.

NB: Students may take additional graduate courses during the 4^th year of study, thereby decreasing the cost of the 5^th year.