With the exception of Italian language courses, instruction is in English. For this, they receive 9 credits of Italian language at their appropriate level. Students may register for Studio Art courses with consent of the Foreign Study program office. Students earn a total of 22.5credit hours for the term. Each academic program has its own field study component designed to provide first-hand experience of the living museum that is Florence, Italy.
All participation live with Italian hosts.
This allows students to practice Italian and to gain unique insight into Italian culture and lifestyle. Students must plan their budgets to cover insurance, passport fees, local transportation in Italy, supplies, personal expenses and books. Program fees are based on actual costs of the prior year and projections for the current year. Inflation and fluctuating exchange rates make it impossible to state a fixed cost. DePaul University reserves the right to adjust program fees and the right to cancel or alter programs and courses without notice.