The French and Francophone Studies program at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, located in Bradford PA, provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the French language and the diverse cultures of the Francophone world. Within a personalized learning environment that leverages the resources of the larger University of Pittsburgh system, students build strong proficiency in French while developing essential critical thinking and communication skills. The curriculum explores the literature history cinema and societal aspects of French-speaking regions globally offering a rich liberal arts foundation. This prepares graduates for various careers requiring linguistic competence and cross-cultural understanding often enhanced by opportunities for study abroad.
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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford or UPB) is a state-related college in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1963, it is a baccalaureate degree-granting, regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, conferring degrees in over 40 fields of study. In addition to its focus on undergraduate education, the campus hosts multiple research/teaching units of the University of Pittsburgh, including the Center for Rural Health Practice and the Allegheny Institute of Natural History, as well as the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center.
