French Minor

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Foreign Language Minor

Spanish: The 18-credit Spanish minor at Pitt-Johnstown allows students to study intermediate Spanish language, Hispanic and/or Latin American literature, and Spanish and/or Latin American culture.  Students minoring in Spanish are encouraged to study abroad to complement their classroom work at UPJ and gain an in-depth experience in the culture of one or several Spanish-speaking countries.

French: The French minor at Pitt-Johnstown consists of 18 credits of study above the elementary level French language, and a study of French and Francophone literature and culture.  Students minoring in French are encouraged to study abroad to complement their classroom work at UPJ and gain an in-depth experience in the culture of one or several Francophone countries. The Pitt-Johnstown French Faculty leads a Pitt Panther study abroad program in Paris every summer where students can gain credits toward their minor. Students wishing to immerse themselves in greater depth in French language and literature can opt to earn a BA in Humanities with a concentration in Foreign Languages and Literature.