John Cabot University - Full Curriculum

Rome, Italy
John Cabot University - Full Curriculum

About the Program

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Choose from the full range of courses at our partner, John Cabot University (JCU). All courses at JCU are taught in English. Experience student life at a large, degree-granting university with a focus on international students, as well as at the CEA Rome Center. The program's design means that courses at both institutions complement one another, so you benefit from the unique qualities and distinct learning environments of each.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Rome

Dates:

8/23/16 - 5/6/17

Price:

$33,395

Credits:

24 - 35

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

7/1/16

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Transcript - Official

Eligibility

Other:

Some students may attend US colleges/universities already affiliated with this host institution and therefore will not be eligible to attend this CEA program. Please call CEA for further details regarding eligibility specifics.

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.7

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $750 when you apply with code* by February 14, 2025

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Rome Center

The CEA CAPA Rome Center stands in the elegant Prati district and offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic blend of ancient history and contemporary innova...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
CEA CAPA Academic Resources

John Cabot University

Founded in 1972 as a four-year, liberal arts and sciences university, John Cabot University (JCU) is a leading university in Rome. Named for John Cabot, a Venetian who sailed the world under the Briti...

Student Offices
Student Offices
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Student Government
Student Government
Student Center
Student Center
12-18

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Each semester, students with no previous knowledge of Italian language enroll in 1 CEA language course, 1-2 JCU elective courses, 0-3 optional CEA elective courses, and 0-2 optional PC elective courses. High beginning and above Italian language speakers enroll in 1-2 JCU elective courses, 0-3 optional CEA elective courses, and 0-2 optional PC elective courses. You also have the option to enroll in up to 2 CEA virtual courses. 

JCU elective courses meet for 45-60 contact hours/3-4 credits. CEA language courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits. CEA elective courses and PC elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Semester students may earn 12-17 credits (up to 255 contact hours). Academic year students may earn up to a total of 24-34 credits (up to 510 contact hours).

CEA classes meet 1-4 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your course may be scheduled on Friday.

CEA virtual courses are taught in English using an online Learning Management System. You are expected to be an active participant in online forums, in addition to completing your regular readings, videos and homework. You can expect a blend of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (at your own pace) learning approaches that provide individual attention and flexibility for your learning style. Engaging in your “own way” gives you an opportunity to showcase your engagement in any topic or assignment while being part of an online global learning community.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and indicate your estimated Italian language level. 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. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Italy. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

True Beginner Level Course Structure

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Available Levels

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.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning Italian I 100 It 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Critical Perspectives on Italy: Contemporary Culture & Society * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Angels, Demons & Artists in Rome: Art through the Ages * 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Business Ethics & Management in a Global Context 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Culture of Food & Wine in Italy * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Social History of the Italian Mafia * 300 En 45 3
Special Topics: History of the Modern Middle East 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Environmental Ethics: Humans, Culture & Sustainability * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Rome 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Critical Perspectives on Italy: Contemporary Culture & Society * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Environmental Ethics: Humans, Culture & Sustainability * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The History and Theology of the Papacy * 300 En 45 3
The New Testament in the Eternal City * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting * 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
BUS 220 Business Communications * 200 En 45 3
BUS 330 International Business 300 En 45 3
BUS 498 International Business Seminar * 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CL 260 Classical Mythology 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
COM 101 Public Speaking: Oral Rhetoric and Persuasion * 100 En 45 3
COM 220 Media, Culture and Society * 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science 100 En 45 3
CS 130 Web Design I 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
AS 110 Drawing - Rome Sketchbook 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CMS 241 Italian Cinema 200 En 45 3
COM 210 Introduction to Cinema 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ACCT 201 Financial Accounting * 200 En 45 3
FIN 301 Finance 300 En 45 3
FIN 330 International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
AS 101 Introduction to Graphic Design 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
IT 310 Elements of Italian Literature 300 En, It 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
LAW 323 International Business Law * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
MGT 310-1 Organizational Behavior 300 En 45 3
MGT 426 International Management 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
MA 198 Calculus I 100 En 45 3
MA 298 Calculus II 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
LAT 103 Intensive Elementary Latin 100 En 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
PH 304 Philosophy of Art and Beauty 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
PS 101 General Psychology 100 En 45 3
PS 221 Child Development 200 En 45 3
PS 307 Cognitive Psychology 300 En 45 3
PS 334 Social Psychology 300 En 45 3
PS 354 Abnormal Psychology 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Career Development Seminar * 300 En 15 1

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

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.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Rome. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

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
August 23
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

August 24 - 25
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

August 26
Orientation

Mandatory JCU Orientation will be held.

August 29
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA and JCU on this day.

September 03
Change of Course Petition Deadline

This is the last day on which to file a Change of Course Petition at the CEA Rome Study Center.

September 05
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at JCU.

September 23
Make-Up Class

Make-up day at CEA and JCU for November 1st Holiday

October 28
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at the CEA Rome Study Center and receive a "W". 

October 28
Make-Up Class

Make-up day at CEA and JCU for November 24th Holiday

November 08
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at JCU and receive a "W". 

November 24
School Break

CEA is closed for Thanksgiving Break. No classes will be held.

December 08
Holiday

Immaculate Conception Holiday. No classes will be held at JCU.

January 10
Arrival/Program Begins

Spring Program Start Date.

January 11 - 12
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

January 13
Orientation

Mandatory JCU Orientation will be held.

January 16
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA and JCU on this day.

January 20
Change of Course Petition Deadline

This is the last day on which to file a Change of Course Petition at the CEA Rome Center.

January 23
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at JCU.

February 10
Make-Up Class

Make-up day for April 17th at both CEA Rome Center and John Cabot University.

March 03
Make-Up Class

Make-up day for April 25th at John Cabot University.

March 17
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at the CEA Rome Study Center and receive a "W". 

March 24
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at JCU and receive a "W". 

April 03 - 07
School Break

CEA and JCU are closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

April 17
Holiday

No classes will be held at CEA and JCU.

April 25
Holiday

No classes will be held at CEA and JCU.

April 28
Make-Up Class

Make-up day for April 25th at CEA.

April 29 - May 05
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at JCU.

May 01
Holiday

Italian Labor Day. No exams will be held at JCU on this day

May 06
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.
$33,395
$33,395
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
$1,000
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.
$527
$527
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.
$210
$1,680
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$3,465
$6,930
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.
$3,300
$4,950
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,475
$8,250
TOTAL EXPENSES $44,372 $58,432