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Program Structure & Courses

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Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*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.

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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning French Conversation 100 Fr 45 3
Intermediate French Conversation 200 Fr 45 3
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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I 200 En 60 4
Fluid Mechanics * 300 En 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Dynamics 200 En 45 3
Thermodynamics 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Differential Equations 300 En 60 4
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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of Paris: An Architectural Perspective * 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
French Civilization & Culture * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced French 300 Fr 45 3
Beginning French I 100 Fr 45 3
Beginning French II 100 Fr 45 3
Intermediate French I 200 Fr 45 3
Intermediate French II 200 Fr 45 3
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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Business 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Mass Media & the Fashion Industry * 300 En 45 3
Media & Democracy in the Digital Age 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
French Civilization & Culture * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Globalization: Politics, Culture & Global Governance * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Paris 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Oenology: The History, Culture & Business of Wine * 300 En 45 3

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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
January 03
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.
January 04 - 05
Orientation

Mandatory Early Start CEA Orientation will be held.
January 08
Classes Begin

Early Start classes begin at CEA Paris Center on this day.
January 18
Classes End

This is the last day of Early Start classes at CEA Paris Center.
January 23 - 26
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Paris Center Orientation will be held.
January 26
Placement Exam

Placement Exam for French language courses at CEA Paris Center will be held on this day.
January 29
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA Paris Center on this day.
February 02
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA Paris Center.
March 30
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at the Paris Center and receive a "W". 
April 02 - 06
School Break

CEA Paris Center is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.
May 01
Holiday

Labor Day. No classes will be held.
May 02
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA Paris Center.
May 03
Cultural Activity

Reflections Abroad Conference will be held at the CEA Paris Center.
May 04 - 11
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA Paris Center.
May 08
Holiday

Victory over Europe Day. No classes will be held.
May 10
Holiday

Ascension. CEA Paris Center will be open for finals.
May 12
Program Ends/Move-Out

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

Sample Budget

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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.
$17,295
$17,295
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.
$800
$1,600
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.
$315
$315
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.
$280
$840
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$4,662
$6,216
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.
$2,202
$6,475
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,072
$4,144
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,626 $37,360