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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
ITAL 101 Italian I 100 It 60 4
ITAL 102 Italian II 100 It 60 4
ITAL 201 Italian III 200 It 60 4
ITAL 202 Italian IV: Italian Language & Culture 200 It 60 4
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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Fashion Promotion and Show Production * 400 En 45 3
Introduction to Fashion Buying * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 101 Drawing I * 100 En 90 3
ART 151 Drawing II * 100 En 90 3
ART 316 Advanced Drawing * 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sustainable Clothing and Ethical Fashion * 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 260 Graphic Design Studio * 200, 300 En 90 3
Typography 200 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HUM 297 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising Concepts * 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of Interiors 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Illustration Studio: From the Verbal to the Visual 300 En 90 3
Interactive Media Design 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 210 Beginning Painting * 200 En 90 3
ART 310 Painting II * 300 En 90 3
ART 311 Painting III * 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ADSA 375 Intermediate Jewelry 300 En 90 3
ART 416 Advanced Studio Practices 400 En 90 3
Creative Jewelry: Wearable Art 300 En 90 3
Monotype Printmaking 300 En 90 3
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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
BUS 497 The European Union 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
COMM 397 Brand Promotion in the Digital Environment * 300, 400 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ENGL 287 14th Century Italian Literature: Dante, Bocaccio, Petrarca 200, 300 En 45 3
ENGL 288 Creative Writing 200, 300 En 45 3
ENGL 289 Travel Writing Workshop * 200, 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HIST 289 Ancient Roman & Etruscan Civilizations 200, 300 En 45 3
HIST 297 History of Italian Mafia 200, 300 En 45 3
HIST 343 History of Modern Italy 300, 400 En 45 3
HIST 383 History of Florence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HUM 230 Contemporary Italian Literature * 200, 300 En 45 3
HUM 253 Italian Cinema: 1942 to Present 200, 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
MKT 497 Marketing: The Italian Wine Industry * 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Italian Politics and Government 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Italian Food and Culture 100 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
August 27
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Florence (FLR) airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.
August 28 - 31
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.
August 31
Excursion

CEA Daytrip Excursion to Cinque Terre (choice 1 of 2).
September 02 - 05
Intensive Language Prep Course

Students participate in a one-week Intensive Language Prep Course and additional activities at SRISA.
September 06
Excursion

CEA Daytrip Excursion to Cinque Terre (choice 2 of 2).
September 09
Classes Begin

Classes begin at SRISA on this day.
October 11 - 13
Excursion

CEA Overnight Excursion to the Campania Region (choice 1 of 2).
October 18 - 20
Excursion

CEA Overnight Excursion to the Campania Region (choice 2 of 2).
October 23 - 24
Midterm Exams

Midterm exams will be held at SRISA.
October 25 - November 03
School Break

Fall Break. No classes will be held.
December 11 - 12
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA during the last class meeting of each course: either Wednesday or Thursday of this week.
December 16 - 17
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at SRISA on these days.
December 18
Farewell Reception

The SRISA Student Art Show and Reception will be held this evening.
December 20
Program Ends/Move-Out

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

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.
$1,100
$1,800
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.
$545
$545
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.
$175
$1,050
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$2,310
$5,775
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.
$578
$1,733
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,155
$5,775
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,158 $34,448