French Cohort Program
FCP Program Structure
During your first two years of study, you and your cohort will take all your required courses together most of these being cohort-specific (CS) sections of courses taught in French (e.g. F100). Courses are to be taken in a logical and cohort-specific sequence, as communicated by your student advisor.
During your second year of study and based on your interests, you will choose your specific program of study to earn your Bachelor of Arts degree:
STANDARD PROGRAM
- Political Science Major + French and Francophone Studies Minor
- Political Science Major + French and Francophone Studies Minor
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
- French and Francophone Studies Major + Political Science Extended Minor
- Double Major
- French and Francophone Studies Major + Political Science Extended Minor
These three choices include mandatory history and indigenous studies courses, which not only give students a perspective on the past while providing insights into the future, but also a solid understanding of the Canadian context.
The French Cohort Program can be completed in 4 years if you choose to take an average of 10 courses per year, ideally spread over the three university terms (fall, spring and summer). It is also possible to reduce your course load by adding a fifth year of study. Your student advisor can help you determine what is best for you once you are admitted to the program and throughout your studies.
The applicatin period for September 2024 is now closed.
Questions for the FCP Student Advisor:
Rachelle Hiebert
e: fcpmgr@sfu.ca
Academic requirements
The course sequence below does not include all the courses required to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA).You must also take some additional Political Science and French courses (some during the exchange), as well as elective courses and WQB requirements (taught in English), in order to satisfy BA degree requirements. Consult your student advisor regularly and refer to the FCP program requirements in the SFU Academic Calendar. In addition to this sequence, you will either take a fifth course in the fall and spring terms and/or take courses in the summer term, and/or add a fifth year of study.
Sample typical FCP course sequence (2024)
All courses listed are offered IN FRENCH unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: This is only an example of a typical 4-year course sequence. The sequence may change slightly from year-to-year due to modifications to course offerings. In addition, students may choose to adapt their sequence for various reasons.
Cohort-specific course sequences will be communicated directly to FCP students prior to each Fall and Spring term enrollment period.
First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
NOTE: Non-FCP students interested in enrolling in cohort-specific courses may contact the FCP Student Advisor for eligibility and registration permission. Consult the list of elective courses taught in French.
The applicatin period for September 2024 is now closed.
Questions for the FCP Student Advisor:
Rachelle Hiebert
e: fcpmgr@sfu.ca