French Program in Pennsylvania
Immerse yourself in the French language, culture and literature with Messiah's minor in French.
Study French at a Christian University
"Ici on parle français!" "French is spoken here!"
As a French minor at Messiah, you’ll find yourself immersed in the French language, culture and literature as you learn from faculty who have both studied and lived in French-speaking regions of the world. Through challenging coursework, you’ll develop linguistic competence and critical skills, as well as a profound appreciation of the culture and civilization of French-speaking people.
- Librarian
- Director of a study abroad program
- Tour guide in Paris
- High school teacher
- Translator
- French Embassy, Washington, D.C.
- English teacher at a French school
In the French program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for French:
French Minor
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
Where they work
- Harford Public School
- CHC Learning Center
- Southampton Academy
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Daeric
- Brethren Colleges Abroad
- Trinity Christian School
- French Embassy
- Fat Tire Bike Tours
What they do
- French Teacher
- Educational Aide
- Grad Student - Library Science
- French Teacher
- ESOL Teacher
- French/Spanish Teacher
- Teaching Assistant
- Librarian
- Program Director
- Paris tour guide
- Chair of language department
- Translator
Graduate school
- University of Maryland
- Georgetown University
- Wheaton College
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisiana
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
MEET ALUMNI FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND WRITING
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.