French for the professions
Certificate, undergraduate
French for professional communication
The French for the professions undergraduate certificate builds the language skills and cultural understanding needed to navigate professional life in French-speaking countries. Through advanced grammar, writing and applied language coursework, you’ll strengthen your reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities while gaining insight into workplace norms and communication styles.
You’ll develop intermediate-level proficiency in French and learn to communicate effectively in everyday work-related situations across a range of professional settings. This certificate complements a variety of majors and prepares you to engage confidently in international, multilingual and intercultural environments.
Overview
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Degree fit
This certificate could be a good fit if you:
- Want to develop intermediate proficiency in French for professional and workplace communication.
- Are interested in cultural practices and social norms in French-speaking communities, regions and countries.
- Plan to work in international, multicultural or multilingual professional environments.
- Want to strengthen language skills that complement majors in business, education, fashion, fine art, healthcare, international studies, music or related fields.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
3,569 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teachers
$82,848 - Secondary School Teachers
$78,817 - Interpreters and Translators
$61,908
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Contact your department chair or advisor for department-specific opportunities.
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements at our Admissions website to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.