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The Miami Semester/Year – Visiting Student Program provides the opportunity for degree-seeking students attending other colleges to spend one or two semesters study 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 Semester/Year – Visiting Student 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 Semester Program Office 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. 

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 Hours9-12
1

 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.

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 following3-6
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 Hours12-15
1

 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.

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
Courses Available through the Frost School of Music
Experiential Musicianship II
Transducer Theory
Total Credit Hours4-6
1

 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.

Core Courses 1
Field Problems in Ecosystem Science and Policy
Seminar Series in Contemporary Environmental Issues II
Perspectives on Environmental Decision Making
Interdisciplinary Approaches
Elective3
Total Credit Hours3
1

 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.

Core Courses 1
International Finance
International Marketing
International Monetary Economics
International Business Law
Total Credit Hours0
1

 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. 

MSC Courses 1
Elective
Total Credit Hours0
1

 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

Core Courses 112
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 Hours12
1

 Core courses are chosen in conjunction with an advisor.