French

Do you seek to understand other cultures? Are you interested in studying the rich and influential history of France while learning the native language? A degree in French from Aims will put you on a path to becoming a fluent speaker while opening doors to a wide variety of careers and opportunities.

If you enjoyed taking foreign language classes in high school and are also captivated by the world of business, continuing your French studies can be a logical and rewarding next step. Whether a career in teaching has always intrigued you, or you’re seeking a different career path where competency in a second language can give you an edge, French is a versatile degree that can help you achieve your career goals.

Earning an associate degree in French from Aims puts you on an affordable path to getting your bachelor’s degree. Thanks to a statewide agreement between community colleges and universities, upon completion of this liberal arts associate degree, you can transfer to any participating four-year public university in Colorado as a junior and earn your bachelor’s degree in French. Taking your general education degree requirements at Aims instead of a four-year institution can save substantial costs. 

At Aims, your instructors, Pathway Advisors and Transitions Center coaches will work together to help your transfer go smoothly.

If you’re ready to embark on a career that allows you to communicate in French and open opportunities on a global scale, learn more about this degree from Aims.

The scope of earning an associate degree in French goes beyond improving your fluency in another language. Your path to becoming a Francophone will also allow you to immerse yourself in understanding cultures who speak the language while deepening your knowledge of French literature and history.

At Aims, you’ll receive the foreign language foundation necessary to transition to a more intensive French bachelor’s degree program that prepares you to follow your passion in your career.

In this two-year program, you’ll also become more proficient in the soft skills employers find valuable such as:

• Effective presentation
• Confident interaction
• Active listening
• Clear written communication
• Increased memory
• Cultural diversity awareness

Because students who major in French follow several different career paths, instructors and Pathway Advisors are able to help guide you to choose the general education courses that best fit your needs.