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Michelangelo, da Vinci, Galileo, and several other historical giants called Florence home during the Italian Renaissance, contributing to the city’s rich heritage and lasting global significance. Foodies, fashion enthusiasts, history buffs, art lovers, and those with a passion for language learning will feel at home living and studying here. Florence provides first class education in a variety of disciplines such as business, communication, fine arts, gender studies, as well as a wide range of courses in the humanities. You can also take advantage of the Italian language courses which are offered at all levels to help hone your language skills. Learn through hands-on experience in this historic city full of sprawling vineyards, impressive architecture, and exquisite art.
Florence
5/13/24 - 6/22/24
$6,995
6
Closed
3/30/24
2.5
High School Graduate
All Levels
Choose the session and course options that work best for you:
- 4-week, 1- or 2-course option in June or July, or
- 8-week June/July combo option with 2-, 3- or 4- elective or language courses.
Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. If you choose the 1-course option, you’ll earn 3 credits (up to 45 contact hours); if you choose the 2-course option, you’ll earn 6 credits (up to 90 contact hours); in the 3-course option, you may earn 9 credits (up to 135 contact hours) and in the 4-course option, you may earn 12 credits (up to 180 contact hours).
Classes meet Monday-Thursday for 2.5-3 hours each. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. 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. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
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 |
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Renaissance Art History | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Analyzing & Exploring the City: Florence * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Food & Culture in Italy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Beginning Composition Drawing * | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Economics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Writing the City: Florence | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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The Policies of Organized Crime: Mafia and anti-Mafia in Italy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Beginning Italian I | 100 | It | 45 | 3 |
Beginning Italian II | 100 | It | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Italian I | 200 | It | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Italian II | 200 | It | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Beginning Oil Painting * | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
Beginning Watercolor * | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Abnormal Psychology | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Cross Cultural Psychology | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Analyzing & Exploring the City: Florence * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Interculture and Migration: Identity, Borders, and Belonging | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Policies of Organized Crime: Mafia and anti-Mafia in Italy * | 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 Florence. 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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May 13
|
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. |
May 14
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
May 15
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day. |
May 25
|
Excursion
CEA CAPA Daytrip; destination TBD. |
June 08
|
Excursion
CEA CAPA Daytrip; destination TBD. |
June 20
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA. |
June 22
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than 10am on 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.