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CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: French Studies, A.A.


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With this degree, you will be able to transfer to the following majors:

At Central Connecticut State University French, B.A.
At Eastern Connecticut State University French, B.A.
At Southern Connecticut State University French, B.A.
At Western Connecticut State University French, B.A.

Here is the recommended course of study for the French Studies Transfer Degree.  If you are studying part-time, simply follow the order of the courses listed here. Note that not all courses will be available every semester. You will notice that in many instances you will be able to choose the specific course you will take from within a category.

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First Semester


  • 3 credits
  • 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Aesthetic Dimensions 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Critical Analysis/Logical Thinking 3 credits
  • Choose one Unrestricted Elective* 3 credits

    * You are free to choose any courses at or above the 100-level to complete unrestricted electives, although you may need to use these credits to take a math course that prepares you for required level of math in your program. If you begin French at a higher level than FRE 101, you will receive additional unrestricted electives. You should also consider using unrestricted electives to begin work on completing a minor. Central Connecticut State University will require that you complete a minor by earning at least 18 credits in one area outside your major field–you must complete at least 9 of those minor credits at Central. You can also complete other General Education requirements for CCSU, SCSU, WCSU, and COSC–but not ECSU.  You are encouraged to meet with your advisor to determine which courses to select.

Total Semester Credits: 15


Second Semester


  • 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Written Communication II 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Scientific Reasoning 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Scientific Reasoning 3-4 credits
  • Choose one Unrestricted Elective* 3 credits

    * You are free to choose any courses at or above the 100-level to complete unrestricted electives, although you may need to use these credits to take a math course that prepares you for required level of math in your program. If you begin French at a higher level than FRE 101, you will receive additional unrestricted electives. You should also consider using unrestricted electives to begin work on completing a minor. Central Connecticut State University will require that you complete a minor by earning at least 18 credits in one area outside your major field–you must complete at least 9 of those minor credits at Central. You can also complete other General Education requirements for CCSU, SCSU, WCSU, and COSC–but not ECSU.  You are encouraged to meet with your advisor to determine which courses to select.

Total Semester Credits: 15-17


Third Semester


Begin the transfer application process in your third semester or the semester before you plan to graduate. FAFSA becomes available October 1.

  • 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Scientific Knowledge and Understanding 3-4 credits
  • Choose one course in Social Phenomena 3 credits
  • Choose one General Education I - Creativity 3 credits
  • Choose one Unrestricted Elective* 3 credits

    * You are free to choose any courses at or above the 100-level to complete unrestricted electives, although you may need to use these credits to take a math course that prepares you for required level of math in your program. If you begin French at a higher level than FRE 101, you will receive additional unrestricted electives. You should also consider using unrestricted electives to begin work on completing a minor. Central Connecticut State University will require that you complete a minor by earning at least 18 credits in one area outside your major field–you must complete at least 9 of those minor credits at Central. You can also complete other General Education requirements for CCSU, SCSU, WCSU, and COSC–but not ECSU.  You are encouraged to meet with your advisor to determine which courses to select.

Total Semester Credits: 15-16


Fourth Semester


During your last semester at GCC, don’t forget to apply for graduation!

  • 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Oral Communication 3 credits
  • Choose one course in Historical Knowledge and Understanding 3 credits
  • Choose one course in General Education II - Global Knowledge 3 credits
  • Choose one Unrestricted Elective* 3 credits

    * You are free to choose any courses at or above the 100-level to complete unrestricted electives, although you may need to use these credits to take a math course that prepares you for required level of math in your program. If you begin French at a higher level than FRE 101, you will receive additional unrestricted electives. You should also consider using unrestricted electives to begin work on completing a minor. Central Connecticut State University will require that you complete a minor by earning at least 18 credits in one area outside your major field–you must complete at least 9 of those minor credits at Central. You can also complete other General Education requirements for CCSU, SCSU, WCSU, and COSC–but not ECSU.  You are encouraged to meet with your advisor to determine which courses to select.

Total Semester Credits: 15


Total Program Credits: 61


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