Online Degrees at OCCC
French - A.A.
Enhance your career with a degree in French as a complement to diverse careers: diplomatic service, foreign service, interpreter/translator, fashion, sommelier/vineyard employment, humanitarian NGO’s. international student advisor, international business, flight attendant, culinary arts/chef, au pair, travel/tourism industry, hotel/restaurant service industry and any business in need of bilingual French/English personnel to assist clients.
- Fully online classes that help you balance work, daily life, and education.
- Acquire valuable French conversational, reading, writing and listening skills designed to meet the growing need for bilingual communications in our diverse community, which includes a growing population from Francophone countries.
- Learn from dedicated and passionate, highly-qualified faculty with real-world experience who are committed to your academic and professional success.
- Receive personalized academic and career support to guide you throughout your educational journey and beyond.
French Overview
Students who complete the online French – Associate in Arts degree will learn one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world. In addition to learning to understand, speak, read, and write French, students will gain an understanding of their own language and culture as well as the cultures of the French or Francophone peoples of the world. An associate degree in Modern Languages-French gives the student the background needed to transfer to a four-year college or university. After graduating, language students may find career opportunities in teaching, travel, fashion industry, diplomatic service, broadcasting, translating, interpreting, law enforcement, international business, government service, or social service. With flexible class schedules and access to expert faculty, you will gain valuable skills that will prepare you for success in the numerous careers where French skills are a valuable asset.
Another area of emphasis available is Spanish.
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Jane Doe
- Diversifies Studies Graduate 2023
Be ready to pursue a fulfilling career in today’s diverse bilingual world where French is a definite asset throughout the international business world, NGO’s healthcare and humanitarian organizations, medical and legal community, diplomatic service and tourism, hotel and restaurant industries. Be ready to pursue a fulfilling career in today’s dynamic international environment.
French Educator
Provide French language instruction to students K-12 or in higher education.
Foreign Service Officer
Represent U.S. government abroad in foreign diplomacy and service.
Flight Attendant
Serve aboard international airline flights to and from countries with a large percentage of French-speaking passengers to keep them safe and comfortable.
Courses & Curriculum Overview
The French – Associate in Arts degree equips you with a strong foundation in essential conversational French speaking skills and enhanced cultural understanding of diverse cultures in the French or Francophone world. This program opens doors to new career opportunities and seamless transition to higher level programs in education, Non-governmental organizations in humanitarian service, government/diplomatic service, public service, international legal fields, international business areas. hotel/restaurant/tourism management, sommeilier/viticulture, au pair, fashion design industry, culinary industry/chef.
- Learn foundational French language concepts including speaking, reading, writing, listening skills and important aspects of French or Francophone culture necessary to acquire a practical use of French as a lifelong learner and to apply in diverse professions.
- Develop communication skills for success in French-speaking, French or Francophone environments, including written, oral, and interpersonal communication..
- Explore real-world scenarios (medical, public service, government service, ecological, travel/tourism industry, hotel/restaurant industries, international business, that put your knowledge and skills to work.
- Explore real-world scenarios that put your knowledge of French or Francophone culture and French conversational skills to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all the classes in the French – Associate in Arts degree program are offered entirely online, with group work via zoom and another learning platform for oral engagement.
The French – Associate in Arts degree can be completed in as few as two years.
Classes start in fall and spring 16 weeks, in order for students to get a strong foundation in French.
It depends. Contact our online student success advisor and we’ll be happy to review your specific situation and help create a plan together.
The current tuition and fee rates can be found online. https://www.occc.edu/bursar/tuition-fees/ There are also a number of financial assistance opportunity to help you pay for school. Paying for College
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Going to school is a big decision. Our student success advisors are excited and ready to help you step-by-step through the entire process.
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