
Study abroad in the south of France while participating in an American form of university education. Choose from a wide range of electives in subjects from communication to political science, art history to psychology, education to humanities. Most elective courses are taught in English, allowing you to take full advantage of IAU College’s offerings. French language instruction is available at all levels of proficiency, from beginning to advanced. Semester students are required to take a French language course, while Summer students are encouraged, but not required, to enroll in a French language course.
Aix-en-Provence
1/19/17 - 5/14/17
$16,995
15 - 16
Closed
11/15/16
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.
1 Year of College
All Levels
2.5
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 |
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FRE 151 Immersive Elementary French I then II | 100 | Fr | 90 | 6 |
FRE 251 Immersive Elementary French II then Intermediate French I | 200 | Fr | 90 | 6 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ARC 310 Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ART 232 Survey History of Western Art: Renaissance to Present | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART 320 Picasso, Matisse, and the Mediterranean | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART 341 Islamic Art and Architecture in Europe * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART 382 Cezanne and Van Gogh | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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BUS 301 International Business Today and Tomorrow | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
BUS 302 International Strategic Branding * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
BUS 304 Business Ethics in the Global Market | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
BUS 307 International Strategic Branding & Luxury Brand Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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COM/IRL 316 Media and Conflict * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CLT/WGS 307 Wine and Food Pairing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
ENS/WGS 305 Chemistry and Biochemistry of Wine Production | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
MKT/WGS 302 Wine Marketing and Sensory Analysis * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
WGS 101 An Overview of Wine * | 100 | Fr | 15 | 1 |
WS/ECO 303 Regional Wine Trade and Economics * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ECO 301 International Economics and the European Union | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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EDU 303 Sociology of Education: A Comparative Approach | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ENS 200 Ecology of the Mediterranean | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
ENS/POL 309 Global Environmental Politics * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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BUS/FRE 311 Business French * | 300 | Fr | 45 | 3 |
LIT 325 The European Novel | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
LIT/COM 312 Provencal Culture, from Myth to Media * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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COM/HIS 314 France During the Occupation: 1939-1945 * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
HIS 303 France and Europe in the Cold War | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
HIS/SOC 304 Muslim Presence in Europe * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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IRL/POL 303 International Relations * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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BUS 305 Global Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ART 106 Drawing & Painting (Studio Art) * | 100 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 306 Intermediate/Advanced Painting and Drawing * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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PHI/POL 312 Ethics in Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ART 110 Photography | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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IRL/POL 308 Geopolitics of the Mediterranean Basin: Security in a Diverse Region | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
IRL/POL 318 Palestinian Israeli Conflict | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
POL 310 Mediterranean Studies Seminar | 300 | En | 15 | 1 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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PSY 304 Human Development in Cultural Contexts | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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REL 311 Early Christianity in Europe | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
REL 312 The Children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity and Islam | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ART 151 Multimedia and Contemporary Studio Practice: Beginners | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART 270 Creative Writing and the Intercultural Experience - Beginners | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART 351 Multimedia and Contemporary Studio Practice: Intermediate & Advanced | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART 370 Creative Writing and the Intercultural Experience - Intermediate/Advanced | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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*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.
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.
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 Aix-en-Provence. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
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 |
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January 19
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
January 20
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
January 23 - 24
|
Orientation
Mandatory IAU Orientation will be held. |
January 25
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at IAU on this day. |
February 27 - March 03
|
Midterm Exams
Midterm exams will be held at IAU. |
March 04 - 12
|
School Break
IAU is closed for Mid-Semester Break. No classes will be held. |
April 16 - 23
|
School Break
IAU is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. |
May 08
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at IAU. |
May 09 - 12
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at IAU. |
May 14
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
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.