Social Sciences & Cultural Studies

Florence, Italy

Available with an Internship

Social Sciences & Cultural Studies

About the Program

In a city historically significant to the Humanities and Sciences, hone your critical thinking skills and analyse intersections of local Italian culture with today’s global society. Courses in anthropology, communication, gender studies, history, journalism, and political science will provide you with practical tools to interpret your own experiences abroad. Your studies will help you develop effective methods of communication for an increasingly globalized world, while staying on track for graduation.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Florence

Dates:

1/7/25 - 4/26/25

Price:

$18,995

Credits:

12 - 16

Deadlines

Apply By:

10/1/24

Withdraw By:

11/1/24

Requirements

Program Participation Agreement
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Florence Center

The CEA CAPA Florence Center provides instruction in the disciplines of liberal arts, business, and social sciences, with courses that turn the city of Florence into a living classroom. Here, you'll c...

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12-16

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 1 core course, and 3-4 courses at the CEA CAPA Florence Center. Language courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits, and elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn up to a total of 16 credits (up to 240 contact hours). 
 
Language courses meet 4 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Elective and core courses generally meet 2 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. 
 
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and indicate your estimated Italian language level. After you arrive in Florence, you'll take a language placement exam to determine final placement. 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. 

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
Critical Perspectives on Italy: Contemporary Culture & Society * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Family Business and Entrepreneurship 300 En 45 3
The Value of Art: Art Management and Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analyzing & Exploring the City: Florence * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Florence and the Florentines in Dante's Comedy and Boccaccio's Decameron 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
A Cultural History of Florence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Italian 300 It 60 4
Beginning Italian I 100 It 60 4
Beginning Italian II 100 It 60 4
Intermediate Italian I 200 It 60 4
Intermediate Italian II 200 It 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Consulting 300 En 45 3
Family Business and Entrepreneurship 300 En 45 3
The Business of Food * 300 En 45 3
The Value of Art: Art Management and Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Strategic Communication & Social Media: Theory & Practice * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning Composition Drawing * 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Economics 300 En 45 3
The Impact of Globalization on European Markets 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Florence and the Florentines in Dante's Comedy and Boccaccio's Decameron 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cinema & the City: Cinematic Representations of Florence * 300 En 45 3
Contemporary Italian Cinema 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sexual Identities in Modern Italy 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Italian 300 It 60 4
Beginning Italian I 100 It 60 4
Beginning Italian II 100 It 60 4
Intermediate Italian I 200 It 60 4
Intermediate Italian II 200 It 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Photojournalism 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Workforce Management 300 En 45 3
International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising 300 En 45 3
International Marketing 300 En 45 3
Viticulture & Wine Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning Oil Painting * 100 En 45 3
Beginning Watercolor * 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Florence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Abnormal Psychology 300 En 45 3
Cross Cultural Psychology 300 En 45 3
Psychology of Gender 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning Figurative Sculpture 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Managing Global Supply Chains 300 En 45 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 Florence. 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
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • 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
January 07
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. Independent arrival and independent housing students must check-in at the Levi Study Center on this day.

January 08 - 11
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

January 13
Classes Begin

Classes begin at the CEA CAPA Study Centers on this day.

January 24
Make-Up Class

Monday classes will be held this day to make up for the April 21 holiday.

February 07
Excursion

CEA CAPA Daytrip 1; destination TBD. (This date is option A for this destination.)

February 14
Excursion

CEA CAPA Daytrip 1; destination TBD. (This date is option B for this destination.)

February 28 - March 09
School Break

Spring Break. No classes will be held.

March 14
Excursion

CEA CAPA Daytrip 2; destination TBD. (This date is option A for this destination.)

March 21
Excursion

CEA CAPA Daytrip 2; destination TBD. (This date is option B for this destination.)

April 21
Holiday

Easter Monday - Italian National Holiday. No classes will be held.

April 24
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA.

April 26
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than 10am on 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.
$18,995
$18,995
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$800
$1,300
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.
$305
$305
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.
$35
$554
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$2,205
$5,513
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.
$2,205
$5,513
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$245
$2,695
TOTAL EXPENSES $24,790 $34,875