Two options of study are available:
            Thesis option requiring 30 hours of graduate study including 6 hours of thesis

            Non-thesis option requiring 33 hours of graduate study including three research papers

A. Core Courses in French (thesis option: 18-24 hours)
    In consultation with the Director of French Graduate Study, the student will select up to 24 hours of courses in French at the 500- level or above. 6 hours may be taken in a related area.

B. Core Courses in French (non-thesis option: 21-33 hours)
    In consultation with the Director of French Graduate Study, the student will select up to 33 hours of courses in French at the 500- level or above up to which 6 hours may constitute a minor in a related field (to be selected in consultation with the Graduate Director).

C. Optional Minor (9-12 hours)
    With prior approval from the Director of French Graduate Study, a student may select 9-12 hours in a related area.

D. Foreign Language
    The student will demonstrate a reading knowledge of a language other than French or English. (B or better in a second semester, intermediate-level course in a language outside the major, other than the native language; or a score of 400 or better on the computerized Adaptive Placement Exam; or equivalent)

E. Reading List
    The student will read a prescribed list of major works of French literature.

F. Comprehensive Examination
   The student must pass a written comprehensive examination based on the Reading list and course work taken.  The examination is scheduled once each semester in the fall and spring.  Please consult with the Director of Graduate study for the dates of these examinations.

G. Research and Thesis (thesis option only- 6 hours)
     A thesis, for which 6 s.h. will be given as French 699. The thesis, which may be written in French or English, will ordinarily run between 50 and 100 pages and will demonstrate the student's ability to carry out independent research. The student will give an oral defense of the thesis.

H. Research (non-thesis option only)
    The student will submit to the Director of French Graduate Study three master's papers generated in individual courses and directed by the professor for each course.  The papers, which may grow out of a term paper, will offer a less rigorous version of the master's thesis, but the professor may require standards that exceed those acceptable for a term paper.  At least two different professors must be represented in the three papers.

Each paper will be of at least twelve text pages and will conform to the MLA Style Manual

The paper will be evaluated and approved by the individual instructor teaching the course. If the student takes a minor, one paper from that area may be submitted.

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