Courses

The program requires a minimum of one Italian language course based on your proficiency. Choose your electives from the academic options listed below for a total of 15 credits.

• Please review your courses with your academic or study abroad advisor to ensure they will transfer back to your home school and that you are following your home school’s policies.
• Please be flexible—we can’t guarantee specific courses. If your participation in the program depends on a particular course, be sure to make a note on your online course form.

Choosing Your Courses

Refer to the Sant’Anna Institute website for course descriptions. Detailed syllabi are available upon request.

• Course Offerings
• Honors Semester Research
• Internships (Requires additional application materials)
• Italian Language

WHEN COMPLETING YOUR COURSE SELECTION FORM:

• Review all course information for the program carefully.
• You are required to enroll in at least one Italian language course.
• Secure approval for at least 6 elective courses.
• Please list courses in order of preference.

Special Considerations

• Arcadia Internship: Complete an internship placement arranged by Arcadia that allows you to work virtually and earn academic credit alongside your Sant’Anna courses. See the Internship Placement Guide for information about placement possibilities, including organization locations throughout the world. 
• Students must take at least one Italian language course. You will take a placement test during orientation to confirm Italian proficiency level.
• Independent Research: You have the option of replacing one Sant'Anna Institute course with your own research project as another excellent achievement for your resume. With faculty support, conduct research into areas such as Marine Biology and Sustainability, Gender Studies and Human Rights, European history and politics, and Italian Literature. Contact your Program Advisor for more information.

Enrollment Process

Official course registration will be confirmed upon arrival. The online course form you submit prior to acceptance is not set in stone.

Other Information and Fees

Most courses use a textbook or a “reader,” a packet of information compiled by the professor. You will receive more information regarding course materials on arrival.

The internship course has an additional fee which is not included in your program fee (see our Estimate of Additional Expenses).

Grade Scale

Grades will be reported exactly as they appear on the Sant'Anna Institute transcript.