Bachelor of Science in French - Francophone Culture for Travel (Online)

Learn French and explore global cultures online

Earn your Bachelor of Science in French with a Francophone Culture for Travel concentration at Indiana University Southeast through our fully online program. This flexible major strengthens your French language skills while immersing you in the cultures of French-speaking regions around the world.

Whether you’re interested in international travel, tourism, hospitality, or cultural outreach, this program offers a career-focused path that matches your love for languages and exploration. Through interactive online coursework, you’ll develop cultural fluency and communication skills that are highly valued in global industries.

Study French and prepare for travel-focused careers

In this IUS program, you’ll go beyond grammar and vocabulary to study the history, customs, and contemporary issues of French-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to:

  • Communicate confidently in real-world travel situations
  • Understand and navigate cultural differences
  • Connect with diverse communities through language and respect

This concentration is ideal for students who want to work in tourism, international hospitality, cultural exchange, or any field that values global awareness and interpersonal skills.

Build a flexible, travel-ready degree at IU Southeast

This 100% online program at IU Southeast is perfect for working adults, transfer students, or anyone seeking a degree that fits around life and work. You’ll work with academic advisors to prepare for careers that blend travel, culture, and service.

Graduates are equipped to succeed in roles across travel and tourism, international visitor services, hospitality, cultural outreach, and global education.

Wherever your career takes you, from travel agencies to cultural organizations or global nonprofits, the B.S. in French with a Francophone Culture for Travel concentration prepares you to thrive.

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Career Information

This degree prepares you for careers where language, cultural understanding, and people skills open doors across borders. Graduates with this degree often find roles in international travel and tourism, hospitality management, cultural exchange programs, education, and international guest services. Common job titles include:

  • travel consultant
  • cultural tour coordinator
  • guest experience manager
  • bilingual hospitality professional
  • cultural outreach specialist

Degree Information

120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online

Degree requirements

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Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from eight Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partners Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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