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Arcadia University: Study Abroad at Arcadia in Paris
Location: France: Paris
Term: Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Dates: Semester/Academic Year
450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-3295 United States
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Phone: 1-866-927-2234
Fax: 1-215-572-2174
Description
The core of each student's academic program is a six-credit seminar that focuses on the history, politics, and diplomacy of France (fall semester) and Europe (spring semester). The seminar will incorporate academic research projects and field study excursions that will take full advantage of many French, European, and international institutions discussed in the classroom. A major component of the core course is the capstone project that will enable students to do research in many areas of current events in France and Europe.
In addition to the mandatory core course and French language study, the program offers electives in African, European, and French international relations, politics, government, and international business. The core and elective courses are taught in English.
Students will earn 16-18 semester hours of credit per semester.
GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Application Deadlines
Fall: April 20
Spring: October 15
Highlights
Delve into an engaged community of scholars exploring global politics and business.
Pursue undergraduate coursework in politics, history, international relations, and international business, taking advantage of the dedicated faculty and academic environment of the American Graduate School in Paris. Exceptional students may enroll in a graduate course (for undergraduate credit).
Learn French at the world-renowned Alliance Française with students from around the globe.
A Mid-semester excursion to Strasbourg or Brussels provides a field-based supplement to the core seminar.
Intensive French & Politics summer program available.
Special scholarships are available for semester study abroad in France, thanks to the generosity of Marie-Louise Vermeiren Jackson, a member of Arcadia University's Board of Trustees. These funds are specifically directed toward undergraduate students participating in this new semester program at Arcadia's affiliated campus in Paris. Please contact your program manager for more information.
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
American Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
- Independent living
- Other
Participants Travel to France
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement
The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.
Year Founded
1853
