Study French at PC
At PC, you'll enjoy classes that are just the right size for you to practice and hone your communication skills in French: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. And you'll find that your professors are committed to providing you with the attention you deserve as you learn the French language and culture.
Study Abroad
The study abroad program has opportunities for you to become even more immersed in the francophone culture. PC cooperates with Central College in Iowa to provide a program for you spend a semester or your junior year in France.
Or you can enroll in French language programs in Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, or Toulon for a summer, semester, or year. This program is made possible by PC's partnership with the Institute for American Universities.
Independent Travel and Study
You're not limited to these programs, however. With careful guidance from department faculty and college administrators, you can develop your own travel and study programs.
Amity Scholars
Interested in testing your French without leaving the United States? You can learn from four Amity Scholars -- fellowship students from foreign countries who spend the year living at PC. They'll be glad to help you with your conversational skills.
Carol International House
Adding to the on-campus experience is the Carol International House, PC's first residence hall designed with the living-learning concept in mind. It includes two spacious lounge areas with a fireplace, a full kitchen and dining area, a reading area, and a classroom with extensive instructional and informational technology.
Among the facility's 33 residents are the aforementioned Amity Students and PC students who have studied abroad and wish to keep that international exposure alive. The mix of cultures and experiences, coupled with ambitious programming, makes the Carol International House the center of international experience on campus.
Visit campus
Call our office at 1-800-960-7583. An admissions counselor will be glad to help you arrange a visit and meet with faculty, sit in on a class, or stay overnight in a dorm.
Email or call for more information - we look forward to hearing from you!