Study in the U.S.A. - West (in English) - ISEP Exchange
Founded in 1963, Pitzer College is a top-ranked liberal arts and sciences college. The College emphasizes environmental and interdisciplinary studies, the arts, humanities and social, behavioral and natural sciences. With approximately 1,000 students, Pitzer College is part of The Claremont Colleges – a unique consortium of five undergraduate colleges. The contiguous campuses share numerous programs and facilities. At Pitzer, students have access to all the resources of a major university while enjoying all the benefits of a liberal arts college experience and its personalized approach to education.
Pitzer students shape their own college experience. Focused educational objectives guide undergraduates as they plan their academic careers. Students can work with faculty advisers to create their own special majors. They are encouraged to collaborate with community members on local projects and critically examine the effects of social and environmental policies. Pitzer College celebrates cultural diversity and intercultural understanding. Students from different socioeconomic, ethnic and geographic backgrounds come to Pitzer from across the globe.
Pitzer is located in Claremont, a Southern California college town known for its eclectic restaurants and shops, close-knit community and network of trails and parks. Situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is an hour’s drive to downtown Los Angeles, the Pacific coast, the desert highlands and some of the tallest mountain peaks in Southern California.
Courses in all departments are open to exchange students but the small class size that is an important feature of the educational philosophy at Pitzer does mean that enrollment in some popular classes may be limited.
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HOUSING
Housing ends at mid-day on Saturday, December 19th.
MEALS
Students will receive the unlimited meal plan, which allows students 16 visits to the cafeteria per week. Students are permitted to take food away from the cafeteria to be eaten at a later time. Additionally, students receive a flex dollar card with a limited amount of money for purchasing meals at other food service locations. At least one campus dining facility will remain open during vacations during the semester with the exception of spring break. Students remaining on campus during spring break will receive a stipend on their flex dollar card when the dining hall is closed. The card can be used at select restaurants in the local area.
*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing or meal benefits over the summer break.
Course Description
Pitzer College offers an interdisciplinary liberal arts education with a strong focus on social justice, the arts, and environmental issues. Pitzer has strong programs in Social Sciences, Psychology, Humanities and Arts, and specialized programs that reflect the college's emphasis on connecting different fields of study.
Credits Earned
Students must enroll in 12 to 15 US credits in order to be a full-time student. Each course is generally worth 3 - 4 U.S. credits (6 - 8 ECTS, respectively) and meets for 1 hour per credit per week. Students at Pitzer spend about 12 - 16 hours per week in class for lectures and discussions.
Pitzer courses include a mixture of lectures, homework, group projects, individual projects, papers, exams and class participation. Science classes with labs will generally have 2 - 3 more class hours per week (lecture + labs). For example, a biology class and lab may require 3 in-class hours, 3 hours of lab time, for a 4 credit course.
Sample Classes Available: This is not an exhaustive list of courses. For additional course options please review the links below.
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Psychology |
Political Studies |
Media Studies |
Environmental Studies |
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Minds and Machines |
Law and Policies |
Film History |
Environmental Science, Policy,& Politics |
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Brain and Behavior |
Mapping Global Cultures |
Topics in Art Theory |
U.S Environmental Policy |
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Psychological Disorders |
International Political Economy |
Introduction to Video Production |
Hustle & Flow: CA Water Policy |
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Global Mental Health |
American Politics |
Documentary Media |
Water in the West |
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Psychology of Fatherhood |
California Politics |
Media Praxis |
Gender, Environmental & Development |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please scroll down to the "Other Academic Conditions" section below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students Arrive: Mid January, Late August
Classes Start: Late January, Late August
Classes End: Mid May, Mid December
Exams: Mid May, Mid December
Tips for Finding Courses
Review Pitzer College's academic catalog for detailed information on areas of study, majors & minors, and specific class offerings.
- Select "View Majors and Minors in the Current Cataloge" for a keyword searchable list of programs. Pitzer College is part of a larger college system, so be sure to select "Pitzer College" as the location of the class.
- Scroll down to view the varies areas of study and their corresponding Majors & Minors. Click into a Major or Minor to see more details on the degree, as well as a list of required courses and the larger list of included courses.
- Click on the name of the course for general details. If you need assistance finding syllabi or more details about courses, please contact your ISEP Student Services Officer.
Academic Restrictions
Pitzer College requires students to read extensively, contribute verbally and in writing in class meetings. Most classes have essays and long term papers. Students need to have a 100 TOEFL, 7.0 IELTS, or 130 DET in order to enroll in regular courses at Pitzer. Students who do not meet these requirements but have a minimum TOEFL score of 70, an IELTS score of 6.5, or 115 DET may be accommodated in the International Scholars program courses in Modern Languages and Cultures with one or two regular college courses. Students should be forewarned that space in Pitzer’s International Scholars program is limited.
Pitzer College is an undergraduate institution and exchange students will not be allowed to take courses at the Claremont Graduate University.
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