The CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree in French Studies, A.A. prepares students to continue their education at any Connecticut State University (CSU) leading to a baccalaureate degree in French. It is designed to strengthen and develop skills in French expression: critical reading, writing, thinking, listening, speaking, and research through the study of language, literature, culture, and related disciplines. 
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
	- Demonstrate listening proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines*. 
 
	- Demonstrate speaking proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines*. 
 
	- Demonstrate reading proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines*. 
 
	- Demonstrate writing proficiency in the target language at the Intermediate Low level as per the ACTFL guidelines*. 
 
	- Demonstrate analytic, interpretative, and critical thinking skills in regard to language and the communication process. 
 
	- Recognize that understanding other cultures will enrich one’s own life and result in lifelong learning. 
 
	- Apply critical thinking skills to the understanding of cultural differences and similarities. 
 
*https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012
This program is transfer focused. It is designed to prepare students with an interest in French studies to transfer to a four-year college or university at the junior level in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
With this degree students will be able to transfer to the following majors/minors: 
	- At Central Connecticut State University: 
	
		- French B.A.
 
		- French B.S.ED. (7-12)
 
		- French minor
 
	
	 
	- At Eastern Connecticut State University: 
	
	
 
	- At Southern Connecticut State University:
	
		- French B.A.
 
		- French 7-12, B.S.
 
		- French minor