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Academics
CIEE is a cosponsored program. You receive resident credit for the courses you take. Your grades count toward your University of Minnesota GPA and each course appears on your transcript. More information can be found in the Academics Policy.
Coursework
Begin the semester or year program with a five
week intensive language and culture study. For the remainder of
the term, students take a required Portuguese language course and, one of the three CIEE study center courses, and 2-3 elective courses chosen from CIEE electives and Universidade Católica do Salvador courses. The
summer program includes a language and culture course about contemporary Brazil.
Instruction in Portuguese by Brazilian faculty. Typical credits: 33-36 for academic/calendar year, 18-21 for fall or spring semester; 6 for summer session.
How to Find Academic Information
Some program websites offer short course descriptions while others offer full syllabi. Course information is available on the cosponsor’s website, and, if applicable, on the host university’s website. For more tips on terminology and finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.
When choosing courses, work closely with your college and/or major or minor adviser(s) to select courses that fulfill specific requirements. You can also consult the Liberal Education database to find courses that fulfill Liberal Education core and theme requirements, or submit courses online for approval. Use the Academic Planning for Study Abroad form (pdf) as a tool for selecting courses with your adviser. Visit the Advising webpage for more information and resources on choosing courses.
Navigating CIEE's Website
- Navigate to the CIEE International Study Programs main page.
- Find your country or program using the "jump to a program" search engine on the left navigation bar (remember to click on "find" after making your selection).
- If you searched by country, select the site and program track from the list of results, noting that summer programs are listed separately.
- From the program page, select "courses+credits" under the Academics menu in the left navigation bar to view details on courses offered, credits, and required courseload.
If you have any questions about this process or about specific course availability, contact the appropriate Program Coordinator.
Eligibility & Application
Open to sophomores and above with a
2.75 GPA and two semesters college-level Portuguese and/or four
semesters college-level Spanish. Application deadline
for fall semester, academic year, or summer is March 15; spring semester or calendar
year deadline is October 1.
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Last modified on July 7, 2008 |