PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Thrive in Atlanta, a vibrant big city with rich cultural diversity, an incredible food scene and a climate that is warm year-round! 

• Take advantage of small class sizes and academic offerings including coursework in unique fields such as Gender & Women’s Studies and Religious Studies. 

• Experience the unique traditions, culture and sense of community that comes with enrolling at a women’s only college.

LIVE and DINE 

Live in a residence hall on campus, where you will be placed in a traditional double room with access to a common area including a lounge, kitchen and laundry on your floor. Or relax in a double room in an apartment, with a full kitchen, washer, dryer and balcony shared with up to three other students. Eat on campus with a university meal plan that can be used at coffee shops, gourmet grills and the all-you-can-eat dining halls. Plus, enjoy a stipend to cover meal costs during vacation periods when the dining hall is closed. 

EXPERIENCE 

Get involved on campus and make new friends by joining numerous student organizations such as the International Student Association, Anime Club, Theatre troupe and more. And take advantage of being 15 minutes away from downtown Atlanta by visiting nearby attractions such as Ponce City Market, the Georgia Aquarium, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. 

ACADEMIC TRAINING 

Students studying abroad in the United States have the opportunity to participate in an Academic Training Internship that directly relates to their field of study at their ISEP host institutions. Learn more about Academic Training in the United States

What We Love About Agnes Scott 

ISEP Students get to experience a large, diverse American city while living on a small close-knit college campus – the perfect blend of city life and local community.   

See ISEP Exchange budget and estimated expenses

Program Website

Course Description

Agnes Scott College is a historic women's college with unique course offerings amongst the hard sciences and liberal arts. Gender & Women's Studies is highly recommended for any student and includes courses such as Race, Class, and Gender; Women in the South; and Leadership, Feminism, and Religion. There is a broad array of foreign language courses, creative writing, philosophy, and psychology courses, as well. Indicate what subject and language the courses are taught in. Add content about academics or special programs you want to highlight  

ISEP students are allowed and encouraged to take part in internships, research, service learning, and volunteer opportunities during their time at Agnes Scott College. Internships are available through Academic Training with ISEP, and students are responsible for finding their own internship through Agnes Scott's Career Exploration Center. Students can inquire with professors about undergraduate research opportunities and can find volunteer opportunities through the ASC Community Service page.

Credits Earned

Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12-16 credit hours. Students typically enroll in 3-5 courses per semester. A term runs for about 15 weeks. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator. 

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: 

English Language & Literature 

Liberal Arts & Sciences 

Psychology 

Gender & Women’s Studies 

Foreign Languages 

The Craft of Writing 

Schools and Society 

Developmental Psychology 

Introduction to Queer Studies 

Spanish

Creative Writing - Poetry 

History of Social Theory 

Psychology of Sexual Behavior 

Leadership, Feminism and Religion 

Chinese 

Creative Writing - Multigenre 

Urban Lives 

Research Statistics 

Race, Class and Gender 

French 

Queer Literature 

Comparative Black Feminisms 

Research Design and Methods 

Marriage, Sexuality and Power 

Japanese  

Perspectives on Literature 

African American Images in Pop Culture 

Multicultural Psychology 

Women in the New South 

Latin

 

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)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies: Recommended!

    African Studies Asian Studies Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other European Studies French Studies Gay/Lesbian Studies German Studies Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Chicano Studies Irish Studies Latin American Studies Multicultural and Diversity Studies Near and Middle Eastern Studies United States Studies Western European Studies Women’s Studies

  • Biology:

    Animal Physiology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Genetics Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Microbiology and Immunology Neuroscience

  • Business:

    Accounting Business Communications Business Management Economics Entrepreneurship Finance International Business/Trade/Commerce Organizational Behavior Studies

  • English Language and Literature: Recommended!

    American Literature (United States) English Literature (British and Commonwealth) General Literature Professional/Technical Writing Rhetoric and Composition Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures: Recommended!

    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature Chinese Language and Literature Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Comparative Literature French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Japanese Language and Literature Latin Language and Literature Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences:

    Health and Wellness Public Health

  • History:

    American History (United States) Ancient Studies/Civilizations Asian History European History History, Other Holocaust and Related Studies Medieval and Renaissance Studies

  • International/Global Studies:

    International Relations and Affairs Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  • Law/Criminal Justice

    Business Law

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences Recommended!

    Humanities

  • Mathematics

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation:

    Environmental Science Sustainability Studies

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies

  • Physical Sciences

  • Psychology: Recommended!

    Behavioral Sciences Biopsychology Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Developmental and Child Psychology Educational Psychology Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  • Social Sciences:

    Anthropology Human Development and Family Studies Political Science and Government Sociology Urban Studies

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Acting Art History Art Studies Dance Design and Visual Communications Digital Arts Drama and Theatre Arts Drawing Film Studies Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Graphic Design Industrial and Product Design Interior Design Music Performance Music Theory and Composition Photography Sculpture Studio Arts Voice and Opera

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 80
  • IELTS Score: 6.5
  • Duolingo Total: 110
  • LPR not required for the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Australia Barbados Bermuda Bahamas Belize Dominica Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Guam (USA) Guyana Ireland Jamaica Saint Kitts and Nevis Cayman Islands Saint Lucia Liberia Montserrat New Zealand Saint Helena Turks and Caicos Islands Trinidad and Tobago United Kingdom United States Saint Vincent & Grenadines Virgin Islands (British) South Africa
  • LPR accepted as alternate to TOEFL or IELTS
  • LPR Writing Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Reading Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Listening Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Speaking Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

Course Prerequisite

For all areas of study, some courses may have prerequisites that must be completed before enrollment in a course. Please speak to your ISEP Student Services Officer for course questions.

Portfolio Requirements

Some fields of study, such as music, studio arts, dance, and other visual & performing arts, may require a portfolio in addition to your ISEP application. If you intend to take courses in any of these fields, please reach out to your ISEP Student Services Officer. 

Language Requirements

The Agnes Scott TOEFL school code is 5002.

Alternate accepted options to show language proficiency: 

You have earned at least one of the following: 

An associate's degree from a U.S. institution of higher education meeting Agnes Scott’s English course equivalency 

Graduation from a U.S. high school following three years of continuous enrollment. 

You have earned a minimum score from one of the following tests: 

Cambridge English (CAE) - 176

ELS – Level 12 Certificate 

SAT Verbal/ACT English – 520/20

Internal Application

Students will be expected to submit a supplemental application which is required of the host institution for the purpose of admission and enrollment. 

Once confirmed and accepted on the ISEP portal, students should receive emails from their host ISEP coordinator regarding internal applications and forms.

It is important to complete all internal forms in a timely manner, as this affects course registration.

Special Needs Accommodations

Agnes Scott College has certain services available to students with reasonable accommodation requests. In general, learning, hearing, visual, mobility, dietary, and mental health accommodations can be arranged. Students should speak with their ISEP Student Services Officer in advance 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

• To search for courses, visit the AscAgnes website and select "Search for Sections" (under "Registration").  

• Then select the appropriate term from the dropdown menu as well as one or more subjects you wish to study. 

• The Majors and Minors have the course offerings listed on each page.

• Use the website for course availability link below to go through the academic catalogs for each year.

Academic limitations

• Exchange students may not enroll in senior seminars.

• Applied music and some science courses may have additional fees.

• Most visual art courses are difficult to get into and students will need to have a lot of flexibility with their course list in this area.

• ISEP Students are not permitted to enroll in graduate-level courses.

Academic Calendar 

Typical Fall Schedule: August through December

•  Pre-Session: Mid-August  

• Exams: Early December

Typical Spring Schedule:

• Arrival and orientation: early January

• Final Exams: Late April/Early May 

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 Agnes Scott College can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit. Final exams cannot be taken remotely.

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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