# French (Certificate of Achievement)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: French

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/french/

This certificate provides students with a solid introduction to French language skills and to important features of French and Francophone culture. Completion of the certificate benefits students who are interested in learning about and effectively interacting with French culture and society. Students take the required language courses in the given sequence.

##### Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following:

-   Communicate in the French language at the Intermediate High level of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
-   Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of cultural differences of within French speaking communities.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| FREN 101 | Elementary French (First Semester) | 4 |
| FREN 102 | Elementary French (Second Semester) | 4 |
| FREN 201 | Intermediate French (Third Semester) | 4 |
| FREN 202 | Intermediate French (Fourth Semester) | 4 |
| **Total Units** | | **16** |

**NOTE:** __Students placing out of a course by prerequisite satisfaction should consult with the department to substitute another course for completion of the certificate.__