Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
Maryville College affirms the continuing values of a broad range of study in the humanities, the sciences and the arts through its curriculum. As an ISEP student, you can build your own program by choosing your courses from a variety of fields. We offer 60 different fields of study.
Maryville College has a long history of welcoming a diverse student body, Highlights of the Maryville College academic experience include:
- small class sizes
- strong faculty-student relationships
- experiential learning inside and outside the classroom
- student-centered learning environments
- an academic advisor for each new student
- possibility of credit-bearing internship/volunteer experiences for full-year students
HOUSING
Students will be asked to fill out a housing preference form prior to arrival.
Few rooms have kitchens. Some residence halls have basic community kitchen areas. International House has a kitchen that students can use.
Students should either bring bed linens [Extra Long (XL) Twin size] or be prepared to purchase them upon arrival. They can also be purchased at www.oncampusmarketing.com and sent to Maryville College care of the Center for International Education. Information on residence halls and what is included is available at http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/students/reslife/residence-halls/.
Students may remain in residence halls during Spring break at no extra cost.
MEALS
Maximum meal plan is 230 meals/semester, but ISEP students accounts may be supplemented up to the equivalent of 285 meals/semester as needed.
During Spring Break, the cafeteria will be closed.
Students will be responsible for their own meals when food services are closed. A stipend for meals will be provided during fall and/or spring breaks if all food services are closed and students remain on campus. We will take students shopping prior to breaks.
*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing and meal benefits over the summer break.
Course Description
To search for courses, visit the Programs of Study page and select the program you are interested in. There should be a tab in the middle of the page that says “Required Courses.” This will tell you what courses fall under this major at Maryville College. You may also want to look at courses that are considered part of our general education curriculum. To see course availability for a particular semester, you also need to visit the Course Availability Website. Not all courses are offered every semester, so check here to see if courses you need are offered the semester you want to come.
Most students at Maryville College are studying 2-3 courses in their field of study combined with courses from other areas. The fields of study that have the MOST courses available on average each semester are:
Business
Most Popular Courses:
Principles of Management
Principles of Accounting
Principles of Finance
Marketing
Marketing and Retail Management
Hospitality Marketing
Organizational Behavior
Management Accounting
International Business
Human Resource Management
Strategic Management
Psychology/Neuroscience
Most Popular Courses:
Introductory Psychology
Child Development
Social Psychology
Adolescent Development
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Adult Development & Aging
Intimite Relationships
Child Trauma & Resilience
Human Sexuality
Cognitive Psych
Abnormal Psych
Intro to Neuroscience
Drugs & Behavior
Sociology
Most Popular Courses:
Introductory Sociology
Sociology of Marriage & Family
Social Psychology
Sociology of Appalachia
Organizational Behavior
Development & Globalization
International Studies
This is an interdisciplinary degree that crosses a variety of fields of study.
*Average 40+ Global+ (GL+) courses that count towards this field of study
Art
Most Popular Courses:
Intro to 2D Design
Intro to Sculpture & 3D Design
Painting & Drawing I
Survey of Ancient Medieval Art
Photography 1, 2 or 3
Perspectives in Art
Renaissance, Baroque & Modertn Art
Ceramics 1 or 2
Cartooning
English (high language proficiency students)
Most Popular Courses:
English Composition
Composition & Speech
Syntax for Writing
Oral Rhetoric
Early Western Literary Tradition
Modern Western Literary Tradition
Women's and Multicultural Literature
Survey of British Literature
Children's Literature
Creative Writing
Young Adult Literature
Biology
Most Popular Courses:
Principles of Cellular Biology
Human and Environmental Health
Principles of Environmental Science
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Kinesiology
Genetics
Cell & Tissue Biology
Watershed Systems
Ornithology
Advance Topics Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natural Hist of Great Smoky Mtns
Biology for Non-Bio Majors
We welcome students who want to take courses across multiple fields of study.
NEW: (but 1-3 courses/semester)
Fermentation Science
Introduction to Fermentation Science
Principles of Brewing Science
Hospitality & Regional Identity
Hospitality Marketing
Intro to Hospitality & Customer Experience
Intro to Sustainable Tourism
Appalachian Studies
Natural History of Great Smoky Mountains (BIO)
Intro to Geochem of Appalachian Mountains
Building Healthy Communities
Sociology of Appalachia
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Music courses have additional fees, require an audition, and require you to have your own instrument, except for piano. Music courses require portfolio submission. Students interested in studying English/literature need to have strong English language skills. Education courses are open only to education majors.
Duolingo is accepted as an alternative to the LPR. A minimum score of 110 is required, with a minimum of 90 in each section.
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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