Humanities & Social Sciences

Prague, Czech Republic
Humanities & Social Sciences

About the Program

Develop a foundational competence on contemporary global issues by taking courses from a wide variety of subjects from psychology to art and sociology to media studies. CEA students take classes alongside degree-seeking Czech and other European students at AAU, creating a truly integrated experience not available elsewhere in Prague study abroad. 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 class. With more than 100 courses available, all taught in English, across AAU's five schools—Business Administration, Humanities & Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations & Diplomacy, and Law—you’ll find diverse course options to meet your academic interests. Complement your studies at AAU with courses at the CEA Prague Center, where you’ll examine Czech culture and gain new insights into historical and contemporary life in this Central European city.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Prague

Dates:

9/19/20 - 12/17/20

Price:

$14,295

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

8/1/20

Requirements

Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee
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Eligibility

Education Completed:

1 Year of College completed prior to program start

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

English Language Proficiency:

Native English speaker or satisfactory TOEFL scores

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.7

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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...

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12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You will enroll in 1 AAU Core Course with a local, regional, or national focus; 1 - 3 AAU Humanities & Social Science Courses, 0 - 2 AAU Elective Courses and 1-2 CEA Elective Courses (starting Fall 2021). Courses meet for 42–56 contact hours and count for 3 credits. Students may earn 12–15 credits (up to 210 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 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
ART 131 Prague Art & Architecture * 100 En 42 3
ART 372 Contemporary Art Scene 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
COM 201 Intercultural Communication * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CZE 100 Elementary Czech Language & Culture 100 En 42 3
CZE 101 Elementary Czech 100 Cz 56 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ECO 320 EU Market & Business Policies 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
LIT 221 European Literature I 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HIS 122 European History II 100 En 42 3
HIS 236 Jewish Experience in Central Europe 200 En 42 3
IRS 251 History of the Cold War * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HSS 236 Jewish Cinema * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
JRN 220 Media in a Democracy 200 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
POS 373 Germany in the Modern World * 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
SOC 276 Sub-Cultures: Lifestyles, Literature, Music * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CZE 100 Elementary Czech Language & Culture 100 En 42 3
CZE 101 Elementary Czech 100 Cz 56 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 180 Introduction to Drawing 100 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
FRE 100 French I 100 Fr 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
GER 100 German I 100 De 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HSS 236 Jewish Cinema * 200 En 42 3
HUM 360 Law & Media Relations in the Arts * 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 250 Visual Culture 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
FMS 150 Introduction to Media Studies 100 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
PHI 125 Introduction to Philosophy 100 En 42 3
PHI 322 Anglo-American Philosophy 300 En 42 3
PHI 385 Philosophy & Society 300 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
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 304 Concept: Pursuing an Idea in the Art Process 300 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ACC 233 Financial Accounting 200 En 42 3
ACC 263 Managerial Accounting 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
COM 110 Public Speaking 100 En 42 3
COM 201 Intercultural Communication * 200 En 42 3
COM 253 Leadership and Conflict Resolution 200 En 42 3
COM 351 Creative Writing * 300 En 42 3
COM 380 Language & Power 300 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
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
IRS 251 History of the Cold War * 200 En 42 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
MTH 111 Business Mathematics I * 100 En 42 3
MTH 222 Business Statistics * 200 En 42 3
MTH 320 Quantitative Decision Making 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.
$14,295
$14,295
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.
$900
$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.
$145
$145
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 meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and 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 $18,341 $21,601