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The Miami Visiting Program provides the opportunity for degree-seeking students attending other colleges to spend one or two semesters studying at the University of Miami, while experiencing campus culture. Domestic and international students may enroll in this program, taking advantage of the University's diverse academic community, renowned faculty, and beautiful South-Florida landscape.
The Miami Visiting Program is limited to degree-seeking undergraduates, in good standing, attending other universities and colleges. Participating students are required to take a minimum of twelve credits.
Students will enroll in two to three core courses from their chosen area of study. Remaining credits (one or two courses) are taken as elective courses selected from the various departments and schools based on individual program requirements, academic interests, and course availability.
If an academic area of study is not listed below, please contact the Miami Visiting Program Office at miamisemester@miami.edu to inquire if your program of interest is available or can be developed to meet your academic requirements.
Course offerings are subject to change depending on availability.
American Studies
Students select three courses from the American Studies (AMS) Program's course offerings, and additional classes from other departments based on availability and interests. The interdisciplinary approach allows students to reflect on the interrelated nature of subjects like, but not limited to, sociology, geography, history, and anthropology, and topics that are relevant to today’s society such as cultural diversity, the global economy, regional and geographical norms, and popular culture. The goal of this program is to assist in students’ understanding of the world around them by analyzing events, policies, societal norms and cultures, and historical events.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| Select a minimum of one of the following: | 3-6 | |
| Introduction to American Studies | ||
| The United States in the World | ||
| History and Culture of South Florida | ||
| Additional Course | ||
| Seminar in American Studies | ||
| Elective | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9-12 | |
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Core courses are selected in conjunction with an advisor.
Architecture: New Urbanism
The Architecture program allows for students currently majoring in architecture at other colleges and universities to gain perspective of the field in South Florida. Students enroll in six credits of architectural design and six to nine credits of related electives or courses in Urban Studies, with a minimum of 12 credit hours required.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| Students must submit a design portfolio prior to enrolling in courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Architecture Design VII | ||
| Architecture Design VIII | ||
| Architecture Design IX | ||
| Architecture Design X | ||
| Choose one or two of the following | 3-6 | |
| On Site Study of Selected Architecture and Urbanism | ||
| Management of Professional Practice | ||
| Advanced Visual Analysis | ||
| General Physics | ||
| Cities in Time and Space | ||
| Other Architecture elective course offerings (Interior Design, Landscape, and Historic Preservation) | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12-15 | |
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Core courses are selected in conjunction with an advisor.
Audio Engineering
Audio Engineering allows for students currently majoring in electrical engineering to study areas such as circuit theory, electronics, signal processing and multimedia with audio studies in acoustics, digital audio, recording and post production. Students enroll in three electrical engineering courses, and choose from elective courses from other departments based on availability and interests. A minimum of 12 credit hours required. For information on academic programs in other areas of engineering, contact the Miami Semester Program office.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Real-Time Digital Signal Processing Laboratory | ||
| Engineering Acoustics | ||
| Digital Speech and Audio Processing | ||
| Additional Courses | ||
| Special Topics in Computer Engineering | ||
| Special Topics in Computer Engineering | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 4-6 | |
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Core courses are selected in conjunction with an advisor.
Ecosystem Science and Policy
Ecosystem Science and Policy provides an opportunity for students from other universities to explore the South Florida environment, ecology and culture via interdisciplinary courses and experiential learning.
Students enroll in a minimum of two core courses in Ecosystem Science and Policy. Students will complete their schedules with courses chosen from among the interdisciplinary ECS courses and from other departments based on availability and interests, to meet the minimum of 12 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| Field Problems in Ecosystem Science and Policy | ||
| Seminar Series in Contemporary Environmental Issues II | ||
| Perspectives on Environmental Decision Making | ||
| Interdisciplinary Approaches | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 3 | |
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Core courses are selected in conjunction with an advisor.
International Finance and Marketing
The International Finance and Marketing program is designed for business students from other universities who want to add an international dimension to their studies. This program allows students to select from a limited set of courses offered by the Miami Herbert Business School. The program focuses on the international aspects of business, and is open to students with at least a junior standing who have met the course prerequisites. Students take a minimum of two courses from the Miami Herbert Business School combined with elective courses from other departments to meet the minimum of twelve credits required.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| International Finance | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| International Monetary Economics | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 0 | |
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Core courses are selected in conjunction with an advisor.
Marine Science
Marine Science is a hands-on study opportunity for those interested in marine science, oceanography, geology and marine physics. Students enroll in a minimum of three marine science courses combined with electives to meet the minimum of twelve credits required. In addition, highly qualified students may be eligible for an independent study research project.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
MSC Courses 1 | ||
Elective | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 0 | |
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MSC courses should be selected in consultation with your advisor. See the courses page for a list of MSC courses.
Sport Administration
Sport Administration is an opportunity for students who are interested in the ethics, leadership, and business of managing athletic organizations. Students enroll in a minimum of two courses focusing on sports management, combined with elective courses to meet the minimum of twelve credits required
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | 12 | |
| Sport Facilities and Event Management | ||
| Sport Marketing | ||
| Essential Leadership in Sports and the Professions | ||
| Ethical Decision Making in Sport and the Professions | ||
| Legal Aspects of Sport | ||
| Sport Information Management | ||
| Finance and Budget in Sport Administration | ||
| Seminar in Sport Administration (internship) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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Core courses are chosen in conjunction with an advisor.
