French Certificate

Department of Foreign Languages, College of Arts & Sciences

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)
301 Arts & Sciences Hall (ASH) 
402.554.4841
ctocaimazahatch@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines: (Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024)

• 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 
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required.
• Competence in French with at least an intermediate-high (based on ACTFL guidelines) as assessed through an oral interview and through a statement of purpose written in the language of interest.

Degree Requirements