French Education

French Education is designed for students who want to teach French in grades 7–12 and explore other education-related career paths. If you’re interested in joining an immersive language learning community, studying in France, and growing as both a person and an educator, this major could be a strong fit.

You’ll work toward advanced proficiency in French while exploring cultures and perspectives across the Francophone world. Along the way, you’ll build the skills to teach effectively in today’s multilingual classrooms through immersive language study and hands-on teaching experiences.

What can I do with French Education?

This French teaching degree brings together language learning, cultural exploration, and hands-on training to help you become a confident, engaging teacher. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, cross-cultural experiences and immersion, you’ll practice making meaningful connections — and sharing them in ways that resonate with your future students.

Graduates in French Education pursue careers in a range of industries and excel in jobs focused on teaching French language and culture, including teaching in middle school and high school environments.

Alumni work at:

Middle Schools

High Schools

Language Education Organizations

Nonprofit and Nongovernmental Organizations

Alumni work as:

Middle and High School French Teachers

World Language Program Coordinators

Bilingual/Multilingual Education Specialists

Language Curriculum Developers

Study Abroad or International Exchange Coordinators

Educational Content Writers or Translators

Nonprofit or Nongovernmental Organization Specialists in Francophone Regions