The graduate program in French is designed to prepare students for both teaching and research in language, literature and culture. A Master of Arts degree opens opportunities to teach in community colleges and high schools, and provides a solid foundation for students interested in continuing their studies toward a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Graduate training in French is also increasingly useful for positions in government, industries, and media concerned with the French-speaking areas of the world.

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures (Formerly Department of French, German & Russian) has diversified its offerings for the Master of Arts Degree (MA) program in French. Until Spring 2003, students seeking to pursue an MA in French at Montclair State University were offered only one concentration in French Literature. To respond to the growing needs of its diverse and increasing student body, our department revised its MA program in French not only in form, but also in content. As of June 2003, students enrolling in our MA program can specialize in one of two areas: MA in French, concentration in Literature (with emphasis on the study of the main literary trends and developments in France and the French-speaking world) or MA in French, concentration in French Studies (with emphasis on the French language, and the cultures/civilizations of France and the French-speaking world).