As an ISEP student, you can build your own program by choosing your courses from a variety of fields. Use the notes for course searching to help you find which courses are available.

HOUSING

ISEP benefits include a traditional double or triple room in a residence hall. If a student wishes to upgrade their accommodations, they may do so by indicating on their Housing Application included in their acceptance package. Rooming upgrade fees will apply, and students will be required to pay the difference upon arrival.

MEALS

Incoming students are automatically enrolled in the tier A-250 plan.

Plans can be used in the Triton Pub (not all-you-can-eat) and Café Bon Appétit Dining Hall on an “all-you-care-to-eat” basis; one block is used per meal when dining. 

Block meal plans include an additional flex dollar feature for added convenience. The flex dollar program is a declining balance account that works like a debit card for food. As students spend flex dollars, the flex amount is reduced. This feature offers students the option of purchasing items at Triton’s Pub and Starbucks. As an alternative to using a block meal, students may also use flex dollars to purchase food for themselves or their guests at any of the campus dining locations. The amount of flex dollars included in Tier A-250 (Anytime Plan) is 25 meals Weekly.

Program Website

Course Description

Eckerd College is recognized for its marine science, animal studies, environmental studies, psychology, and International Business course offerings, and ISEP students can enroll in courses in various courses. The Marine Science program includes the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory, a research facility. If you're interested in exploring some of Eckerd's unique fields of study, consider the following course offerings: coastal management, Latin American Studies, geosciences, Behavioral Neuroscience, Sustainability, Law and Justice, Entrepreneurship, Data Science, Ancient Studies, or American Studies.

Credits Earned

Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 14 US credits. Each Eckerd course is typically 3.5 credits, and students take a total of 4 courses, totaling 14 credits. Students enroll in 4 classes per semester. A term runs for about 14 weeks, followed by the exam period. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.

Please note: courses that require a lab will likely be more than a 3.5 credit course.

Students are responsible for purchasing their own study materials and textbooks for all courses upon arrival to Eckerd.

If you use financial assistance, please speak with your home coordinator to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial assistance.  

Sample Classes Available:

Business 

Biology 

Natural Resources/Conservation 

Social Sciences 

Area Studies 

Global Health, Poverty & Econ. Dev. 

Principles of Ecology 

Intro to Coastal Management 

Cultural Ecology 

Animals in Ancient Science 

Natural Resources Economics 

Cases in Neuropathology 

GIS for Environmental Science 

Biological Anthropology 

East Asian Traditions 

Organizational Behavior and Leadership Management 

Conservation Biology 

Wildlife Politics and Policy 

Family & Intimate Relationships 

Elements of Film 

Business Policy/Strategic Mangement 

Cellular Processes 

Sustainable Cities 

Theories of Society 

Film Genre: Film Noir 

Management Information Systems 

Plant Biology 

Coastal Ecosystem-Based Management 

Biopsychology 

Automobile & American Culture

 

Course availability depends on Eckerd's course offerings for the semester of enrollment.

For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.  

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Olivia Cordero 703-504-9980 | Ocordero@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies:

    Asian Studies Chinese Studies French Studies Italian Studies Japanese Studies Latin American Studies Near and Middle Eastern Studies United States Studies Women’s Studies

  • Biology: Recommended!

    Animal Physiology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marine Sciences Neuroscience Wildlife Biology Zoology/Animal Biology

  • Business: Recommended!

    Business Management Economics Entrepreneurship Finance International Business/Trade/Commerce Marketing

  • Communication

    Journalism

  • Computer and Information Sciences

    Artificial Intelligence

  • English Language and Literature

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature Arabic Language and Literature Chinese Language and Literature Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics French Language and Literature Italian Language and Literature Japanese Language and Literature Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences

    Public Health

  • History:

    Ancient Studies/Civilizations Holocaust and Related Studies

  • International/Global Studies

    International Relations and Affairs

  • Mathematics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation: Recommended!

    Environmental Science Sustainability Studies

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies:

    Ethics Philosophy Religious Studies

  • Physical Sciences: Recommended!

    Chemistry Geology/Earth Science Physics

  • Psychology

    Behavioral Sciences

  • Social Sciences: Recommended!

    Anthropology Human Development and Family Studies Political Science and Government Sociology

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Art History Art Studies Ceramics Cinematography and Film Production Drama and Theatre Arts Drawing Film Studies Music Performance Painting Photography Studio Arts

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 79
  • Institutional TOEFL Score: 550
  • IELTS Score: 6.5
  • Duolingo Total: 110

Special Application Instructions

Course Prerequisites

For all areas of study, some courses may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrollment in a course. Please follow the "How to search for courses" instructions in the "Other Academic Conditions" section of this program page to see how to view course prerequisites.

Language Requirements

Alternate forms of LPR accepted outside of TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo scores:

Official Certificate of Completion of ELS Intensive English Level 112 at an ELS Language Center.

TOEFL Computer-Based: 213

Please note that students who score a minimum of 550 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT or who have a combined English and Reading ACT score of 43 are exempt from taking the TOEFL.

Internal Application

Students may be expected to submit a supplemental application which is required of the host institution for the purpose of admission and enrollment after placement. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email after placement.  

Accommodation Needs

Eckerd College has certain services available to students with reasonable accommodation requests. In general, mobility, visual, housing, and learning accommodations can be arranged. Students should speak with their ISEP Student Services Officer prior to submitting their application to request if specific accommodations can be arranged. 

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Academics

How to search for courses:

Courses listed in the catalog are not necessarily offered each term or each year however you can always view the latest course offerings by term

1. Select the above link

2. Select the current or future term in the drop-down menu then select 'Continue'

3. Select your desired field(s) of study from the drop-down options in 'Subject' then select 'Search'

4. Click on the different course titles to see the course description, list of prerequisites, and any fees attributed with the course (i.e., lab fees).

If you have questions about Eckerd College's course options, please contact your ISEP Student Services Officer.

Academic limitations:

Students studying at Eckerd will NOT be allowed to take courses exclusively in one subject.

Academic Calendar

Typical Fall Schedule: August through December

Courses Start: late-August

Courses End:late November - early December

Exams: mid-December 

Typical Spring Schedule: January through May

Courses Start: late January

Courses End: early May 

Exams: mid-May  

Eckerd College has a Winter Term each year. ISEP students will be unable to arrive until after the completion of the winter term, and are unable to enroll in a Winter Term course. 

Departure Notes

Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor Eckerd College can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.  

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

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