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Through JMU it is possible to study abroad in Italy in six different cities. In Florence, you can spend a Semester or study for a Master of Arts in Political Science - European Union Policy Studies Concentration.
With the following short term programs, you can spend at list two weeks in: Urbino, Perugia, Rome, Salerno, and Reggio Calabria. However, only in Reggio Calabria and Florence students can take language courses at all levels and upper level courses towards the major/minor.
Students interested in studying in Italy on their own may find useful information on how to obtain a student Visa.
Reggio Calabria (Foreign Languages)
Contact Dr. Guiliana Fazzion (fazziogx@jmu.edu)
JMU’s Summer Program in Reggio Calabria is a four-week program in which students who have completed the first semester of the beginner level of the language, can earn 6 credits by attending classes in language and culture.
Florence, Semester Abroad
JMU’s Semester in Florence program is a study abroad program designed for students who want to immerse themselves in one of the world’s richest cultures.
Urbino (SMAD)
The Urbino, Italy program engages students in a 4-week program where students choose a three credit experience from among multimedia storytelling (writing, photography, & video), magazine storytelling (longer-form writing & photography), and promotional video (video only - primarily for DVC concentrators).
Perugia (Psychology)
In this Summer travel-study program in Italy, open to ALL majors, students study principles of cross-cultural psychology and examine comparisons between social institutions and behavior in America and in Italy.
