French

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Parlez-vous French like a pro? Our French master’s programs allow you to decide where your expertise of French language and culture will take you. Choose between two 30-credit programs: The French Studies Concentration, designed to prepare students for teaching and research in language and literature, or the Professional Translation Concentration, which trains students for careers as qualified translators in such critical industry sectors as health, law, business, media and culture. The program develops the professional skills necessary for translating from English to French and vice versa. Why enroll in one of our French master’s programs?

  • A Master of Arts degree opens opportunities to teach in both community colleges and high schools, and provides a solid foundation for students interested in continuing their studies toward a PhD.
  • Graduate training in French is increasingly useful for positions in government and industries concerned with French-speaking areas of the world.
  • Our proximity to New York City and the metropolitan area’s vibrant pool of international industries, governmental organizations and media companies, among others, offers rich opportunities for professional networking and collaboration.

Both programs are open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree and at least 24 semester hours of undergraduate French. If you’re ready to elevate your French to the next level, this vibrant program awaits!

Choose Your Track, Follow Your Passion

We offer two master’s program tracks, allowing students to choose a path that most aligns with their passion, interests and intended career track.

The graduate program in French is designed to prepare students for teaching and research in language and literature. 

See the curriculum.

The Professional Translation Concentration of the 30-credit MA in French prepares students for careers as highly qualified translators in such critical industry sectors as health, law, business, media, and culture. 

See the curriculum.

Teaching Options

Want to inspire future Francophiles? Turn your passion for French language and culture into a teaching career!

Students with a baccalaureate degree and interest in teaching may pursue the Post-BA program for certification only or the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) which simultaneously leads to certification and Master’s degree.

<a href="http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/french-teacher-certification-preschool-12-students-disabilities-combined-ba-mat/">See the curriculum</a>.

Students with a baccalaureate degree and interest in teaching may pursue the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) which simultaneously leads to certification and Master’s degree. The program is open to students who wish to teach in this content area in Preschool-Grade 12 schools. 

See the curriculum.

One degree? How about deux?

Earn two degrees in less time. Our combined degree programs allow students to complete “swing credits” while enrolled as an undergraduate that count for both bachelor and master’s degrees. Students at Montclair typically experience significant cost savings when pursuing a combined degree program.

The MA in French, French Studies Concentration is also available as part of a 5-year combined BA/MA program that also awards students a BA in French, French Civilization Concentration. 

See the curriculum.

Career Opportunities

Anthropologist
Business Administrator
Psychologist

Sociologist
Researcher
Teacher

Translator
International Business
Diplomat / Foreign Service

Admission Requirements

  • Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree.
  • Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the international applicants page to review U.S. degree equivalency information.
  • Admission is open to students who have completed at least 24 semester hours of undergraduate French or its equivalent. Individuals holding the bachelor's degree and showing an adequate proficiency in French may enroll in graduate courses, even though they do not wish to enter the Master of Arts program.

Application Checklist

Application Deadline: Rolling admission.

  1. Online Application: Submit application and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).
  2. Transcript: One from each college attended.
  3. Essays/Personal Statement:
    • What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?
    • In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career?
    • Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and/or experience.
    • Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?
  4. Letters of Recommendation: Two.

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