Academic Focus
This program is intended for the student interested in taking courses from a wide variety of liberal arts subject areas while experiencing everything the French Riviera has to offer. Create your preferred course list from courses in areas such as the humanities, political science and history. You may also choose to supplement your studies with courses in engineering, science and technology. All courses are offered in English. While not required, students are encouraged to study French language, offered at all levels, as well as French culture and society. Spanish and Italian language courses are also available to you.
All students will choose 2 liberal arts or social science courses from the available list. You will also choose 2 or 3 additional electives according to your interests and needs. If you wish, you can also take advantage of the surrounding area by adding a 1 credit sports courses such as basketball, sailing or hiking. These intramural sports courses are a great way to meet French and other international students.
Most courses meet for 45 contact hours and are generally worth 3 credits in the US semester system. Some courses meet for 60 contact hours and are worth 4 credits. Typically, students earn between 12 and 16 credits per semester for this program. It is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how much credit will be awarded. You may choose to add an additional 3 credit course for a supplemental fee. Please contact CEA for details.
Schedule Summary
Courses meet Monday through Friday and class times vary. A student’s individual schedule will not be determined until registration is finalized onsite.
Course Registration
You will be asked to complete your course selection, including alternate selections, prior to your departure for France. You must meet all pre-requisites required by your chosen courses. Final course registration will take place onsite. With regard to language classes, students will take a placement exam upon arrival to confirm their language level. You will be placed in a language class with other students of your own language level. In order to ensure that you receive credit for your courses, it is in your best interest to have your courses, as well as alternates, approved by your academic advisor prior to departure.
