Study in the U.S.A. - West (in English) - ISEP Exchange
Chapman's personalized education gives each student a unique opportunity to become an original thinker who rises to the world’s challenges. We’re here to make something: films, business models, lines of code—to bring them to life and deliver them to the world.
Chapman's inclusive, empowering community fosters creative thinking and expression of all perspectives. Chapman’s campus is the perfect size—not too big, not too small—allowing for effective, innovative programs to be a focal point of the institution. Chapman works to connect students to faculty and the community to keep students engaged in the larger world.
Chapman is a bustling university with numerous events and activities happening daily. There are concerts, lectures, tours, sports games, plays, screenings, religious ceremonies, info sessions, student activities, gallery openings, club meetings, Greek events and much, much more.
Academics at Chapman are more than just lectures, books and classrooms, and interdisciplinary is more than just a word. At Chapman, interdisciplinary means encouraging students to study abroad, actively fostering research and collaboration between faculty and students and structuring our general education program to allow students to explore all of passions.
Research opportunities are available to students across a wide variety of academic disciplines.
Check out five reasons to study abroad in California!
HOUSING
Students are housed in on-campus dormitories.
Housing is open during Fall and Spring breaks.
MEALS
Main Cafeteria is typically open (with reduced hours) during holiday breaks, with the exception of the Christmas break during which time the cafeteria will be closed.
*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing or meal benefits over the summer break.
Course Description
Chapman offers a wide variety of fields of study, Majors and Minors. Check out what Academics Chapman has to offer via their Academics Search Page. The search tool will allow you to see all fields of study, majors, minors and their respective colleges as you decide whether Chapman would be a good fit for you.
Chapman is known as one of the top Film Schools in the United States through its Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. It's also a highly ranked Business School and well recognized nationall for Universities of its size.
Credits Earned:
Students must enroll in 12 US credits for a full-time cours eload. Students typically take 4 courses per semester. 3 credit courses are generally 3 contact hours per week in class, and 6 houors of homework, project work, etc. outside of class.
Sample Classes Available:
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Film & Media Studies |
Business Administration |
Psychology |
Music (Audition Required) |
Software Engineering |
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Introduction to Film and Media Aesthetics |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
Critical Thinking in Psychology |
Musical Cultures of the World |
Introduction to Statistics |
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History of Film to 1959 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
Statistics for Behavioral Sciences |
Orchestral Instruments |
Computer Science I Computer Science II |
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History of Film 1960 to Present |
Business Ethics |
Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences + Lab |
Fundamentals of Music Theory |
Social and Ethical Issues in Computing |
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Film Genre and Auteur Studies |
Foundations of Business Analytics |
Psychology of Learning |
Music, Race and Place in the U.S. |
Discrete Mathematics I |
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Advanced Topics in World Cinema |
Marketing |
Cognitive Psychology |
All That Jazz |
Software Design |
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students Arrive: Last week of January, Third week of August
Classes Start: First week of February, Last week of August
Classes End: Last week of May, Second week of December
Exams: Last week of May, Second week of December
Tips for Finding Courses:
Students can view courses and course schedules in the Course Catalogue.
Course information for future terms may be incomplete or unavailable, however, courses are generally similar each corresponding term. Once in the catalog, choose a subject from the drop-down menu. Click the course number to see a description of the course, the schedule, and other details such as required books.
Students can also explore academic offerings at Chapman by visiting the Academics Search Page. Use the search to review All Undergraduate Programs. Select your area of study and, where possible, review the academic plan and curriculum offered for each degree (Major or Minor).
Fall course schedules are typically posted in late March; Spring course schedules are typically posted in late October.
If you’re having difficulty finding courses, please contact your ISEP SSO.
Course Restrictions:
Please note that most classes in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts are limited. Students may be able to enroll in 1-2 courses but typically no more. FTV 140 - Introduction to Film Aesthetic, Lecture, and Laboratory is not available for incoming exchange students. Classes in Dodge College of Film and Media Arts have $300 fees connected to each class. Course fees attached to classes are not included in ISEP benefits and will be charged to the student directly.
Law courses are not available to ISEP students. Graduate level courses are not available to ISEP students.
Audition is required for music major applicants.
Course syllabi from previous semesters may be available to prospective students; please contact your ISEP Student Services Officer (SSO).
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