Advanced & Integrated Studies

Viña del Mar, Chile
Advanced & Integrated Studies

About the Program

Do you speak Spanish at an advanced level? Are you ready to take your language skills to the next level while delving into Latin American culture? Then this program is for you! You’ll attend class alongside Chilean and other Latin American students, choosing from a wide range of courses taught in Spanish. Flexible course options allow you to earn credits toward your major or fulfill additional graduation requirements. You’ll hone your language skills through interactions with your fellow students in the classroom and on campus.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Viña del Mar

Dates:

7/29/17 - 12/2/17

Price:

$11,995

Credits:

14 - 18

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

6/1/17

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language
Proficiency:

High Advanced And Above

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Where You'll Study

University of Viña del Mar

Founded in 1988, the University of Viña del Mar (UVM) is a private institution of higher education recognized by the Chilean Ministry of Education. UVM...

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14-18

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 2 core courses to facilitate your language study and 2 integrated courses from the University of Viña del Mar's regular course listings. Core courses meet for 32-124 contact hours/2-8 credits, while integrated courses meet for 64 contact hours/4 credits. You may enroll in an optional Service Learning workshop and earn 1 additional credit.

You may earn a total of 14-18 credits (up to 282 contact hours) per semester. Class days and times vary. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.

You'll register for courses and take a language placement exam after you arrive in Viña del Mar. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Advanced Level Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cultures in Contact * 200 Sp 32 2
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Current Events in Latin America * 200 Sp 56 4
Latin America Through Film * 200 Sp 64 4
Latin American Social Movements * 200 Sp 56 4
Social-Economic Evolution of Latin America * 200 Sp 56 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Indigenous History of Chile: Discovering of Two Worlds and the Conquest * 200 Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sociopolitical History in Chile in the 20th Century * 200 Sp 56 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Service Learning Workshop 100 En 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Accounting Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Education Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Film Studies Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Graphic Design Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Health Science Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Journalism Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Law Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Management Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Marketing Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Media Arts Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Nursing Courses Sp 64 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Psychology Courses Sp 64 4

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Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
July 29
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the SCL Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their homestay.

July 31 - August 04
Orientation

Mandatory UVM Orientation will be held.

August 01
Excursion

UVM Tour to Valparaiso.

August 05 - 06
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

August 07
Classes Begin

Classes begin at UVM on this day.

August 25
Excursion

CEA Excursion to Botanical Garden. It includes canopy.

December 01
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at UVM.

December 02
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$11,995
$11,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,000
$1,700
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$135
$135
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$0
$25
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$456
$913
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$200
$280
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,000
$2,000
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,786 $17,523