French Certificate

Vision Statement

The graduate certificate in French provides students with intensive language proficiency training in the target language through six courses (18 credits) in French/Francophone cultures and literatures. Students interested in language teaching can also meet course requirements with up to six credits in language teaching pedagogy courses.

The graduate certificate in French is designed for individuals wishing to improve their overall proficiency in French, as well as those interested in pursuing additional graduate credits so they can be accredited to teach courses for the dual-enrollment programs at UNO or at other metropolitan and regional universities. 

Program Contact Information

Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch, PhD, Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
402.554.4841
ctocaimazahatch@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines: (Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025)

• Fall: April 15
• Spring: November 15
• Summer: April 15

Note: Applications will still be received and reviewed until term begins.

Other Requirements

• Undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0

• English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 100, IELTS: 7.5, PTE: 68, Duolingo: 130 
• Statement of Purpose: A personal statement (700-900 words, double space), written French. Some topics you might want to consider:
  • Interests and qualifications for graduate study
  • Description of yourself and your intellectual development
  • Strengths and weaknesses, and how you overcame them or challenges to overcoming them
  • Reasons why you want to join this program
  • Possible areas of research or deeper study
  • What you want to do after completion of the certificate
• Applicants must have at least intermediate-high proficiency in French

Degree Requirements