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
This program offers three tracks and multiple course offerings designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students, including an internship. The Language and Culture program track combines Arabic language study with area studies courses taught in English in topics topics ranging from international diplomacy in the Middle East to contemporary Arab women writers. The Arabic Language program track, designed for students with advanced Arabic, offers language and area studies courses in Arabic.  The Summer Arabic Language program track features intensive language coursework in modern standard and colloquial Jordanian Arabic.

Navigate to the CIEE website below for more course information.

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.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
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 December 12, 2008