| program Type | Department | School |
| Undergraduate Major, Adolescence Education Dual Major, Undergraduate Minor | Modern Languages & Classics | School of Liberal Arts |
French is one of the fastest-growing languages in the world, with an estimated 759 million speakers by 2050. Studying French at Siena goes beyond grammar and vocabulary—it’s about understanding culture, history, and global connections that can shape your future. Whether you want to teach, work in international business, or engage in diplomacy, Siena’s French program provides the tools and experiences to help you succeed.
Small, engaging classes.
Learn in an interactive setting with personalized attention from professors.
Take courses in both English and French to deepen your understanding of the language and culture.
Hands-On Learning & Cultural Immersion
Participate in study abroad programs, allowing you to experience French-speaking countries firsthand.
Watch French-language films, join discussions, and explore Francophone cultures through dynamic coursework.
Research & Specialized Studies
Conduct research on topics ranging from culinary traditions to literature, history, politics, and film.
Work closely with professors to explore subjects that match your interests.
Through our B.A. in French major, you will build fluency, cultural knowledge, and analytical skills, creating opportunities in a wide range of careers.
Combine your passion for French with teaching. Explore all the possibilities as a French B.A. Adolescence Education Dual Major.
Enhance any major by adding French minor to your academic experience.
Speaking French opens doors in teaching, diplomacy, international business, technology, and beyond. Whether you envision yourself working abroad, interpreting global affairs, or communicating with diverse communities, Siena’s French program prepares you to confidently use your language and cultural skills in any field.
the professors are amazing! They want you to do well and thrive. It has helped me to get into a master's program and have various skills. I can go abroad and speak the language, as well as in the business world. It makes me stand out from the crowd on resumes and has allowed me to use skills that I would not have had without studying French.
Yes. A French degree can prepare students for careers that value language skills, cultural knowledge, communication, and global awareness. French can be especially useful in fields such as education, international business, government, diplomacy, tourism, communications, translation, and nonprofit work. Siena's French program combines language study with cultural and interdisciplinary learning to help students apply their skills in a global context.
A French degree can lead to careers in education, translation, international business, government, diplomacy, tourism, communications, international relations, nonprofit organizations, and other globally focused fields. Students can also combine French with another area of study to develop specialized career skills.
French graduates can pursue careers such as French teacher, translator, interpreter, international business professional, diplomat, government employee, communications professional, tourism professional, and nonprofit professional. French language skills can also complement careers in fields such as healthcare, law, marketing, and business.
French majors develop proficiency in the French language while studying the literature, history, cultures, and societies of French-speaking communities. Students develop communication, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and analytical skills that can be applied to academic and professional settings.
Yes. French language and cultural knowledge can be valuable for careers that involve international communication and collaboration. French graduates can pursue opportunities in international business, government, diplomacy, nonprofit organizations, tourism, education, and other fields that involve working across cultures.
Yes. French language skills can be valuable in the United States as well as internationally. French is spoken by communities throughout the U.S. and around the world, and employers in areas such as education, healthcare, government, business, tourism, and nonprofit organizations may value employees who can communicate with French-speaking communities.
Yes. French students develop practical language and intercultural skills through conversation, cultural activities, study abroad, internships, and other opportunities to use French outside the traditional classroom. These experiences allow students to apply their language skills in real-world settings.
Discover how French opens doors to global communities—and how it can shape your future. Where will your studies take you?
