Ivy Tech Community College – French Transfer Pathway

Bachelor of Arts in French

If you’re completing an Associate of Arts at Ivy Tech Community College, this pathway explains how your credits can apply toward Butler’s Bachelor of Arts in French. Most students transfer credits and then complete the remaining credits at Butler.

What This Agreement Covers

This agreement supports Ivy Tech students—especially those completing French coursework, Liberal Arts, or General Studies degrees—who want to advance their French language studies at the university level.

At Butler, students complete:

  • Advanced French language and conversation
  • French and Francophone culture courses
  • Literature and film
  • Upper-level electives tailored to global studies, business, education, or cultural analysis

Students typically complete the remaining degree requirements in two years.

What’s Fulfilled Through Your Ivy Tech Degree

Based on the agreement, Ivy Tech graduates typically receive Butler credit in areas such as:

  • First-Year Seminar (FYS101 and FYS102)
  • Global & Historical Studies (GHS) (2 courses)
  • Analytical Reasoning (AR)
  • Natural World (NW) (lab science requirement)
  • Perspective in the Creative Arts (PCA)
  • Social World (SW)
  • French language sequence (a full set of lower-division French courses)
  • Elective credit that can be used toward an optional minor

What Courses Will I Take at Butler?

After transfer, most students focus on upper-level French (300–400 level) plus remaining Butler requirements and electives/minor coursework. A typical set of remaining Butler items includes:

  • French skills courses
  • French culture/literature courses
  • French 400-level coursework
  • ICR course and PWB (Physical Well-Being)
  • Electives/minor courses (often used to deepen French study or add a minor)

Licensure Requirements

This is a non-licensure major. No state teaching exams, CPR certification, or student teaching are required.

Students who want teaching licensure in French (grades 5–12) typically follow the Middle/Secondary Education – French licensure pathway, which adds education coursework, pedagogy exams, field experiences, and student teaching.

Next Steps

  • Apply to Butler – Select “French (BA).”
  • Send your Ivy Tech transcripts – Request an official evaluation.
  • Meet with a French faculty advisor – Discuss placement and elective options.
  • Explore scholarships – Review Outside Scholarships and financial aid resources.

Estimated Program Cost

The remaining 60 Butler credits are billed per credit hour. Your total cost will depend on transfer hours, study abroad choices, and course load. For up-to-date tuition and fee information, please see Butler’s Tuition & Fees resources or contact Financial Aid.

Why Butler?

  • Small classes with personalized instruction
  • Expert faculty in French language, culture, literature, and Francophone studies
  • Rich study abroad opportunities
  • Opportunities for undergraduate research
  • Strong connections to international organizations in Indianapolis

Questions?

Email GoButler@butler.edu—we’re here to help plan your transfer.