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| Established | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Affiliations | Florida State University |
Florida State University's International Programs (FSU IP) are among the top 15 in the country.[1] There are seventeen destinations which host students for a variety of majors throughout the academic school year. Some programs are particular to certain majors while others offer broad curriculum studies for credit, or internship opportunities.
History edit
Florida State International Programs began as a study abroad program. It was established in 1957 with the opening of its first study center and program in Panama City. By 1966, FSU IP’s second study center opened in Florence, Italy. A year later, the Panama City campus became a degree granting campus. In 1971, FSU IP's third study center opened in London, England. Twenty-one years later, in 1992 the FSU International Programs Association, Inc., was established. In 1996, the study abroad program was officially renamed to Florida State International Programs. One year after its renaming, the Spain program was established, and in 2000 the Valencia study center opened. As of 2007, FSU IP celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Destinations edit
FSU IP has twenty destinations. Among these destinations most have broad curriculum programs and specialized programs for certain majors.
List of Destinations and General Information edit
- Sydney, Australia - The Sydney, Australia program focuses on the politics and policies of the country as compared to the rest of the world. The program is not specific to a major.
- Tianjin, China - The Tianjin, China program focuses on the Chinese language and its culture. Language studies vary from beginning to advanced levels. The program is not specific to a major.
- Santa Ana, Costa Rica - The program Santa Ana, Costa Rica program focuses on exploring the Spanish language and the country’s culture. Like the Tianjin program, the Santa Ana program’s language studies vary from beginning to advanced levels. The program is not specific to a major.
- Dubrovnik, Croatia - The program in Dubrovnik, Croatia focuses on understanding issues of international cooperation and conflict from the wars of the 1990s, and the expansion of NATO and the European Union into the Western Balkans. This program is not specific to any major.
- London, England - Programs in London, England can be broad curriculum or specialized by majors. Broad curriculum programs allow IP students to take their electives and general requirements in London. Programs offered by major are Choral and Instrumental Music Education, English Literature, and International Affairs.
- Prague, Czech Republic - The program in Prague, Czech Republic focuses on contemporary human rights and social justice issues in the context of fascism and communism. The program is not specific to a major.
- Oxford, England - The program in Oxford, England is known as the Oxford Law Program. It focuses on comparative law, and the history of common law. This program is specific to law majors.
- Paris, France - Programs in Paris, France are not broad curriculum. Instead, the specialized programs include Art and Culture, Dance in Paris, Global Business Seminar, Intensive French, and Dance in Paris.
- Dresden, Germany - The program in Dresden, Germany focuses on the literature, language, and performing arts of contemporary Germany. It is open to all majors.
- Dublin, Ireland - The program in Dublin, Ireland focuses on the history and culture of the country, and Dublin in particular. The program is open to all majors.
- Cetamura, Italy (archaeological excavation site located in Tuscany, Italy)[2] - The program in Cetamura focuses on archaeology. The program is open to all majors despite its focus on archaeology and anthropology.
- Florence, Italy - Programs in Florence, Italy offer broad curriculum programs or a specialized major programs. Interior design and communications are the two majors with specialized programs; its broad curriculum programs focus on Italian language and the culture of Italy, as well as general study courses and electives. The program is open to all majors.
- Chiriquí Province, Panama - The program in Chiriquí, Panama focuses on tropical behavioral ecology, and offers areas of study in biology, ecology, evolution, and environmental science. The program is open to all majors.
- Panama City, Panama - The program in Panama City, Panama is a broad curriculum program. As such it includes general study courses and electives. The program is open to all majors.
- Iquitos, Peru - The program in Iquitos, Peru focuses on service-learning in the Amazon rainforest. The program is open to all majors.
- Moscow, Russia - The program in Moscow, Russia focuses on exploring the Russian language and the country’s culture; language courses range from beginner to advanced level. The program is open to all majors.
- Valencia, Spain - Programs in Valencia, Spain focus on broad curriculum and specialized major programs. Broad curriculum programs in Valencia offer a wide array of general requirements and electives; they also offer Spanish language courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels. The specialized major program in Valencia is for the Editing, Writing, and Media (EWM) major. The Valencia programs are open to all majors, but EWM majors take priority for the specialized EWM program.
- Leysin, Switzerland - The program in Leysin, Switzerland is a specialized major program. It focuses on the Hospitality major. The program is open to all majors, but Hospitality majors take priority for the program.
- Zanzibar Stone Town, Tanzania - The program in Zanzibar Stone Town, Tanzania focuses on the Swahili language, and the culture and heritage of Tanzania. The program is open to all majors.
- Khon Kaen, Thailand - The program in Khon Kaen, Thailand focuses on small business development, and inventive thinking and technology in entrepreneurship. The program is open to all majors.
Study Centers edit
FSU IP has four main study centers in the cities of London, Florence, Valencia, and Panama City. These study centers serve as educational and recreational hubs for IP students.
London, England edit
The London study center was established in 1971. In December of 1992, Florida State University purchased a freehold to four connected buildings on Great Russell Street. This refurbished complex is now the London Study Center. It is one block away from the British Museum, in the Bloomsbury District, and within walking distance of the National Gallery. This study center has several programs available for students. They offer a broad curriculum program, Theater Academy, First Year Abroad program, Gateway program, special programs, internships, and Program Assistant.
Florence, Italy edit
The Florence study center is one of FSU IP's oldest study centers. Established in 1966, the Florence study center is located within a renovated 15th renaissance palace known as the Palazzo degli Alessandri or the Palace Alessandri.[3] It is fifteen minutes away from the train station, making travel easy for students. This program offers a wide array of classes including, Art History, Italian, Business, Photography, and Political Science. This study center has programs including a broad curriculum program, Communications, Studies in Design, and internships.
Panama City, Panama edit
The Panama City study center was the first of FSU IP's study centers. Established in 1957, the Panama City study center is located in the Ciudad del Saber (the City of Knowledge).[4] The City of Knowledge is known as international center of education and research.[5] This program offers classes ranging from Business to International Affairs. This study center also offers a broad curriculum program.
Valencia, Spain edit
The Valencia study center was established in 1997. It is located behind one of the city's historical landmarks the Torres de Serranos or Serrano Towers. This center is located in the heart of old town and is walking distance from several monuments. This program offers a variety of courses including Business, Spanish, Humanities, and General Requirements. This study center offers a Broad Curriculum and an Editing, Writing, and Media program.
IP Leadership Staff edit
- Dr. James Pitts - Director
- Michele Ceci - Chief Operating Officer/Associate Director
- Louisa Blenman - Director of Enrollment Management
- Ceil Bare - Director of Program Management
- Chris Carroll - Director of Emergency and Risk Management
References edit
- ^ "About Us". Florida State International Programs. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "Ancient well sheds light on 1,500 years of Etruscan, Roman and medieval civilization". Ancient Origins. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "Study Center". Florence Florida State. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "Florida State University-Panama". Ciudad del Saber. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "The Foundation". Ciudad del Saber. Retrieved 2016-11-17.