Communication & Journalism

Prague, Czech Republic

Available with an Internship

Communication & Journalism

About the Program

Experience the combination of technologies, media, and cultures first-hand, even reporting on Czech culture and current events. There are more than 100 courses, all taught in English, across a range of disciplines, available through our local partner institutions - Anglo-American University (AAU) or University of New York in Prague (UNYP). CEA CAPA Prague Center courses are also available and focus on the local context, examining Czech culture and helping you gain new insights into historical and contemporary life in Central Europe. Many courses incorporate an active learning style that takes you out of the classroom and into the city, lending real-world context to lessons learned in the classroom.

Program Notes


Beginning with the Spring 2025 semester, all course options with AAU and UNYP will remain similar to past terms, but the program will be found under a different name. This program will remain open through the end of the Fall 2024 application cycle, but to browse available options for the Spring 2025 semester and beyond, please click here

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Prague

Dates:

8/28/23 - 12/22/23

Price:

$19,395

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

5/11/23

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application

Eligibility

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

English Language Proficiency:

Native English speaker or satisfactory TOEFL scores

Education Completed:

1 Year of College completed prior to program start

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

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Where You'll Study

Anglo-American University

CEA CAPA is proud to collaborate with Anglo-American University (AAU). Our unique partnership combines the strengths of CEA CAPA's global education management with the academic strengths of AAU, an in...

Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Student Government
Student Government
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area

CEA CAPA Prague Center

The CEA CAPA Prague Center is located in the historic Old Town district. Courses give you the opportunity to further your academic pursuits in a variety of subjects with Prague as your classroom.

Student Center
Student Center
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Room
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose to take courses at the CEA CAPA Prague Center and UNYP, or the CEA CAPA Prague Center and AAU:
- By selecting the CEA CAPA & UNYP option, you’ll enroll in 2-3 CEA CAPA courses and 2 UNYP courses.
- By selecting the CEA CAPA & AAU option, you’ll enroll in 1-2 CEA CAPA courses and 3 AAU courses.

AAU courses meet for 42 contact hours and count for 3 credits. CEA CAPA & UNYP courses meet for 45 contact hours and count for 3 credits. Students may earn 12–15 credits (up to 210-225 contact hours) credits per semester. Classes meet at various times, Monday through Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on availability and further changes can be made during the add/drop period at the beginning of the semester. 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.

All Levels Course Structure

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
Architecture and Art in the Golden City 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cross-Cultural Management * 300 En 45 3
International Business 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Czech Language and Culture 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Money & Banking 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
Democracy in the Czech Republic 300 En 45 3
Ethnicity and Diversity in the Czech Republic 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Jewish Experience in Prague * 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
ACC 233 Financial Accounting 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CHIN 100 Chinese I 100 Ch 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
COM 110 Public Speaking 100 En 42 3
COM 201 Intercultural Communication * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CIS 161 Computer Information Systems 100 En 42 3
CIS 301 Business Information Systems 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CZE 100 Elementary Czech Language & Culture 100 En 42 3
HSS 260 Czech Culture in Film and Literature 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 180 Introduction to Drawing 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
FIN 304 Corporate Finance 300 En 42 3
FIN 320 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management * 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
FRE 200 French II 200 Fr 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
GER 100 German I 100 De 42 3
GER 200 German II 200 De 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
LBS 201 Business Law 200 En 42 3
LEG 106 Legal English/Law in Action 100 En 42 3
LEG 236 EU Law 200 En 42 3
LEG 251 Property Law 100 En 42 3
LEG 254 Jurisprudence 200 En 42 3
LEG 395 Intellectual Property Law 300 En 42 3
POS 206 Moot Court 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
MTH 111 Business Mathematics I * 100 En 42 3
MTH 190 Business Mathematics II * 100 En 42 3
MTH 222 Business Statistics * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
FMS 151 Intro to Media Studies I (History) 100 En 42 3
FMS 310 Media and the War on Terror 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HSS 200 European Music History & Appreciation * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HBR 101 Intro to Modern Hebrew Language & Culture 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
PHI 125 Introduction to Philosophy 100 En 42 3
PHI 285 Philosophy of Technology 200 En 42 3
PHI 401 Advanced Seminar in Philosophy 400 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 151 Introduction to Digital Photography * 100 En 42 3
ART 251 Documentary Photography * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
REL 140 Comparative Religions 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
RUS 100 Russian I 100 Ru 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
SPA 100 Spanish I 100 Sp 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 302 Cross-Media Art Studio 300 En 42 3
ART 378 Studio Art in Practice: Abstract 300 En 42 3

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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 Prague. 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
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.


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.
$19,395
$19,395
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$800
$1,500
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.
$165
$165
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
$210
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$563
$1,125
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.
$563
$938
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,875
$2,813
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,361 $26,146