Elective credit (Humanities) at UoPeople.

An introductory college-level French course covering pronunciation, core grammar, and everyday vocabulary across six thematic units. It is French 101.

No. The course begins with the alphabet and pronunciation and assumes no background.

Commonly yes for the first semester of a language sequence. Many schools require two semesters — pair with French II.

The course covers pronunciation and conversational vocabulary. Assessment is written and quiz-based.

Chapter quizzes, one assignment, and a final exam. 70 or above is required to pass.

71 contact hours; typically 28–30 days, though language courses reward spaced practice over cramming.

Roughly A1 toward A2 — beginner level suitable for basic everyday exchanges.

If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations. Confirm via Find My College.

CLEP French covers roughly two-plus semesters; French 1 maps to the first semester and is the paced way to build toward that level.

No — it starts from zero with pronunciation, greetings, and basic grammar.

Through listening exercises, guided pronunciation practice, and interactive drills — self-paced and without live sessions.

Elective credit (Humanities) is one of the general education categories required for UoPeople's degree programs. It covers coursework in the relevant academic domain — designed to give students broad foundational knowledge as part of a balanced degree. Students must complete a defined number of credits in this category as part of either the Associate or Bachelor's program.

Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's French I (3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits) is recognized as Elective credit (Humanities) credit. This appears on the UoPeople equivalency chart. The credit posts to your UoPeople transcript once UPI Study transmits the official transcript.

Several UPI Study courses fulfill UoPeople's Elective credit (Humanities) bucket — including French II, and Critical Thinking & Analysis. The complete current list of equivalencies is on the UoPeople equivalency chart.

UoPeople's general education requirements vary between the Associate (60 credits total) and Bachelor's (120 credits total) degrees. Within those, students must complete a defined set of GE credits across multiple categories including Elective credit (Humanities). UoPeople accepts up to 75% of total degree credits as transfer credit, so you can fill most of your Elective credit (Humanities) requirement with UPI Study courses. Check UoPeople's current academic catalog for exact category minimums.

Yes — if your Elective credit (Humanities) category is full, French I can typically be applied as elective credit at UoPeople's discretion, as long as you have not exceeded the 75% (90-credit) transfer maximum for your Bachelor's. Contact UoPeople's registrar or your academic advisor to confirm placement before enrolling if you are close to the transfer cap.

University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 88 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.

No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.

Once you complete French I, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (Elective credit (Humanities)) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.