Degree Map: World Languages A.A., French Option

The degree map below is an example of how a full-time student can select their courses each semester to complete this degree in six semesters. See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you. To be recommended for the Associate in Arts degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
ENGL 1113 - Composition I	3
FREN 1103 - French I (must be completed with a ‘C’ or better or have instructor approval to progress to the next FREN course)	3
French Elective. Select one course from the following: FREN 1001 - French for Communication I FREN 1031 - French Pronunciation FREN 2041 - French - Introduction to the Arts FREN 2071 - French History and Geography Introduction FREN 2421 - French Culture Comparisons	1
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present	3
MATH 1473 - Quantitative Reasoning (A) or MATH 1513 - Precalculus I (A) or higher level General Education Math course	3
Total Credit Hours	13

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
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Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking	3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II	3
FREN 1213 - French II (must be completed with a ‘C’ or better or have instructor approval to progress to the next FREN course)	3
French Elective. Select one course from the following: FREN 1201 - French for Communication II FREN 1031 - French Pronunciation FREN 2041 - French - Introduction to the Arts FREN 2071 - French History and Geography Introduction FREN 2421 - French Culture Comparisons	1
General Education Recommended Elective. CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications or select three (3) credit hours from the list of Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives .	3
Total Credit Hours	13

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
FREN 1313 - French III (must be completed with a ‘C’ or better or have instructor approval to progress to the next FREN course)	3
French Elective. Select one course from the following: FREN 1301 - French for Communication III FREN 1031 - French Pronunciation FREN 2041 - French - Introduction to the Arts FREN 2071 - French History and Geography Introduction FREN 2421 - French Culture Comparisons	1
Humanities Elective. See the General Education Requirements for the course list. HUMN 2113 - Humanities I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages (H) or HUMN 2223 - Humanities II: Renaissance to the Early 20th Century (H) are recommended.	3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government	3
General Education Science course (with lab). See the General Education Requirements for the course list.	4
Total Credit Hours	14

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
FREN 1413 - French IV (must be completed with a ‘C’ or better or have instructor approval to progress to the next FREN course)	3
French Elective. Five (5) credit hours of Controlled Electives are required for this degree. Select one course from the following: FREN 1401 - French for Communication IV FREN 1031 - French Pronunciation FREN 2041 - French - Introduction to the Arts * FREN 2071 - French History and Geography Introduction * FREN 2421 - French Culture Comparisons * FREN 2320 - International Work and/or Study Seminar FREN 2330 - French International Seminar and/or Field Studies *These courses are conducted in English. Only two (2) credit hours of Controlled Electives may be selected from courses conducted in English.	1-3
Humanities Elective. See the General Education Requirements for the course list. HUMN 2113 - Humanities I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages (H) or HUMN 2223 - Humanities II: Renaissance to the Early 20th Century (H) are recommended.	3
General Education Required Elective. Select one three-hour course from one of the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre).	3
General Education Science course (without lab). See the General Education Requirements for the course list.	3
Total Credit Hours	13-16

Milestones

To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted. See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.

Fifth Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
FREN 2113 - Intermediate French I (must be completed with a ‘C’ or better or have instructor approval to progress to the next FREN course)	3
French Elective. Select courses from those listed above or select one course from the following for the five (5) credit hours Controlled Elective requirement for this degree. FREN 2143 - French Civilization and Culture FREN 2320 - International Work and/or Study Seminar FREN 2330 - French International Seminar and/or Field Studies FREN 2413 - French Translating FREN 2433 - French Cinema and Conversation	0-3
Total Credit Hours	3-6

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Sixth Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
FREN 2213 - Intermediate French II	3
French Elective. Select one course from the following as needed to complete the five (5) credit hours Controlled Elective requirement for this degree. FREN 2523 - Intermediate French Grammar and Composition FREN 2533 - Advanced French Conversation	0-3
Total Credit Hours	3-6

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Transfer Information

This degree may transfer to several universities. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.

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Degree Map: World Languages A.A., French Option

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