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Virtual: Elective Courses
About the Program
Get an experience that merges international perspectives and global contexts, from wherever you call home. With CEA’s virtual study environment, you will be a key part of dynamic and innovative discussions that create new opportunities for cross-cultural engagement. Through weekly lessons, our international faculty will use various formats, materials and case studies to enrich your learning experience, diversify your thought process and problem solving skillset, and set you up for success in today’s globalized world.
Requirements
Overview
Virtual
2/1/21 - 4/28/21
$1,495
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Deadlines
Closed
12/20/20
Requirements
Eligibility
Participants are required to have access to a laptop/computer with audio and visual capabilities as well as access to reliable internet/WiFi.
All Levels
High School Graduate
2.5
Where You'll Study
CEA Virtual Center
CEA’s Virtual Study Center is a hub of exclusive courses, lectures and cultural engagement activities all accessible online. In CEA’s Virtual Study Center you will:
- take courses taught by experts in their fields from around the world;
- gain international and comparative perspectives; and
- engage with local cultures and communities.
Unlike CEA’s Study Centers, our Virtual Study Center is not bound by location and provides you with the chance to choose the courses and experience that best align with your academic, career, and personal interests. Come join us by learning how interconnected our world truly is and experience all of what CEA’s Virtual Study Center has to offer.
Accreditation
Courses taught through the CEA Virtual Study Center have been designed in conjunction with, and approved by, the University of New Haven (UNH). In addition, faculty appointments have been approved by UNH. After the successful completion of a session at the CEA Virtual Study Center, you will receive credit for your work from UNH. Located in Connecticut, the University of New Haven is a student-focused, comprehensive university that’s fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The agreement between CEA and UNH follows the highest standards of good practice in education abroad and satisfies the rigorous requirements of the University's institutional accreditor, making credits earned through CEA’s Virtual Study Center easily transferable to US-accredited institutions. Learn more about UNH's service as the School of Record for CEA.
Grading
Faculty at the CEA Virtual Study Center will evaluate student work and progress throughout the academic session. The following grading system is in use at CEA’s Virtual Study Center:
|
CEA Grading Scale (Effective Spring 2017) |
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|
Letter Grade |
Numerical Grade Low Range |
Numerical Grade High Range |
Percentage Range |
Quality Points |
|
A+ |
9.70 |
10.00 |
97.0 - 100% |
4.00 |
|
A |
9.40 |
9.69 |
94.0 - 96.9% |
4.00 |
|
A- |
9.00 |
9.39 |
90.0 – 93.9% |
3.70 |
|
B+ |
8.70 |
8.99 |
87.0 – 89.9% |
3.30 |
|
B |
8.40 |
8.69 |
84.0 – 86.9% |
3.00 |
|
B- |
8.00 |
8.39 |
80.0 – 83.9% |
2.70 |
|
C+ |
7.70 |
7.99 |
77.0 – 79.9% |
2.30 |
|
C |
7.40 |
7.69 |
74.0 – 76.9% |
2.00 |
|
C- |
7.00 |
7.39 |
70.0- 73.9% |
1.70 |
|
D |
6.00 |
6.99 |
60.0 – 69.9% |
1.00 |
|
F |
0.00 |
5.99 |
0 - 59.9% |
0.00 |
|
W |
Withdrawal |
|
|
0.00 |
|
INC |
Incomplete |
|
|
0.00 |
Completion of a course is defined as a receipt of a letter grade (A+ to F) as opposed to Withdrawal or Incomplete.
In order to determine a quality point ratio, each letter grade from a completed course is assigned a quality point value. The quality point value for each grade earned during a semester is multiplied by the number of semester hours assigned to that course. The sum of these points is the total number of quality points earned during the semester. It is divided by the number of semester hours completed to obtain the quality point ratio (QPR).
Classroom and Information
- Classes are taught by faculty selected by CEA and approved by UNH.
- Periodic homework assignments, projects, and final examinations will be administered.
- Class participation is mandatory and monitored by each professor. You may access your grades and attendance on your MyCEA Account.
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Credits
Program Structure & Courses
You’ll enroll in 1 or 2 CEA virtual elective courses. Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. If you choose the 1-course option, you may earn 3 credits (up to 45 contact hours); in the 2-course option, you may earn 6 credits (up to 90 contact hours).
Courses are taught in English using an online Learning Management System. You are expected to be an active participant in online forums, in addition to completing your regular readings, videos and homework. You can expect a blend of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (at your own pace) learning approaches that provide individual attention and flexibility for your learning style. Engaging in your “own way” gives you an opportunity to showcase your engagement in any topic or assignment while being part of an online global learning community.
Upon enrollment in the program, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability, therefore we recommend you have alternative courses approved by your home university should your first choice courses not meet enrollment minimums. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.All Levels Course Structure
Courses
Course offerings are contingent upon enrollment. We'll post an updated list once offerings are finalized.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Cultural Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Global Competence * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Psychology | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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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.
Sample Calendar
The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.