2024-2025 Course Catalog

French Associate of Arts Emphasis (AA)

60 Credits

Through the Normandale French program students work towards linguistic proficiency and cultural competence in a language spoken in over 50 countries. The study of French provides global insight as France’s foundational contributions to political, scientific, and artistic thought continue to shape our world. The Normandale program focuses on both France and Francophone regions. Knowledge of French is useful in many professional fields, including international business, global health, and science.

Required Courses

Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or Additional Course Requirements sections below.

FREN 1111French Culture and Civilization

3 cr

FREN 1200Beginning French 2

5 cr

FREN 2100Intermediate French 1

5 cr

FREN 2200Intermediate French 2

5 cr

General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 credits

*See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options

Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses

ENGC 1101College Writing

4 cr

COMM 1100Introduction to Communication

3 cr

Or

COMM 1101Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3 cr

Or

COMM 1111Interpersonal Communication

3 cr

Or

COMM 1121Small Group Communication

3 cr

Goal 2: Critical Thinking

(Met By Completion of All 40 Credits of The Mntc)

Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses

(Select from Two Different Departments; At Least One Must Include A Lab)

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course

Course __________________

Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences – 2 Courses

(Select from Two Different Departments)

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 2 Courses

(Select from Two Different Departments)

Course #1 met by taking required FREN courses

Course #2 _______________

Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course

Course __________________

Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course

Course - met by taking required FREN courses

Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course

Course __________________

Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course

Course __________________

Additional Course Requirements – 20 credits

  • One Health (HLTH) course.
  • One Exercise Science (EXSC) course.
  • Elective credits – additional course(s) numbered 1000 and above, if needed to complete the 60 credit requirement

Other Degree Requirements

  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in the MnTC.
  • Earn a minimum of 15 college-level credits at Normandale.