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MIAMI SEMESTER PROGRAM
www.miamisemester.com
The Miami Semester provides the opportunity for degree-seeking
students attending other colleges to spend a semester or summer
in Miami living, studying and doing research at the University
of Miami. Domestic or international students can take advantage
of these unique discipline or topic focused programs. Each
Miami Semester is designed to highlight the programs unique
to the University, taking advantage of our geographical location,
nationally known faculty, and unique environmental features.
The Miami Semester is limited to degree-seeking undergraduates
in good standing attending other universities and colleges.
Spring Programs
American Studies
This program allows students to select one to two courses
from among the American Studies (AMS) Program's core courses,
and classes from other departments based on availability and
interests. It is an interdisciplinary approach for 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. Students may take any combination of
courses that equal at least 12 credit hours.
Core Courses:
Students must enroll in at least one (1) of the following:
Introduction to American Studies AMS 101
The U.S., Transnationalism, and Globalism AMS 310
History and Culture of South Florida AMS 350
Additional Courses
Race and Healthcare in America AMS 401
Architecture: New Urbanism
The 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. Students will also
have opportunities to participate in study abroad programs
in London, Venice, and/or Spain during intersession and spring
breaks as an additional enrollment option (additional tuition
and program fees apply). Students are required to maintain
a standard full-load of credits for the spring semester of
12-15 UM credits.
Core Courses: (students must submit a design portfolio
prior to enrolling in courses)
Students enroll in one (1) of the following:
Architectural Design VII ARC 407
Architectural Design VIII ARC 408
Architectural Design IX ARC 509
Architectural Design X ARC 510
Additional Courses
Site Study of Selected Architecture and Urbanism (Intersession/Study
Abroad) ARC323 Management of Professional Practice ARC 452
Advanced Visual Analysis ARC 512
General Physics for Architectural Majors PHY 103
Cities in Time and Space URB 301
Other Architecture elective course offerings (Interior Design,
Landscape, and Historic Preservation)
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 postproduction.
Students must enroll in a minimum of two Electrical Engineering
courses from the core courses. Students may also opt to add
courses in other areas based on availability and interests.
Core Courses:
Introduction to Digital Signal Processing EEN 436
Real-time Digital Signal Processing Laboratory EEN 437
Engineering Acoustics EEN 502
Digital Speech and Audio EEN 540
Additional Courses:
Advanced Digital Compositing for Film and Video EEN 595
Advanced Computer Modeling and 3D Animation EEN 596
Advanced Audio Editing for Film and Video EEN xxx
Courses available through the Frost School of Music:
Audio Workshop MMI 141
Transducer Theory MMI 501
Ecosystem Science and Policy
The Certificate in 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 must take at least two core courses in Ecosystem
Science and Policy. Miami Semester students will complete
their schedules with courses chosen from among the interdisciplinary
ECS courses and from other departments based on availability
and interests.
Core Courses for sophomores:
Problems in Ecosystem Science and Policy ECS 112
Contemporary Environmental Issues ECS 202
Core Courses for juniors and seniors:
Contemporary Environmental Issues ECS 202
Perspectives on Environmental Decisions ECS 302
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Complex Human-Environmental
Problems ECS 403
International Finance and Marketing
The Certificate in International Finance and Marketing 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 School of Business. The program focuses on
the international aspects of business. The program is open
to students with at least a junior standing who have met the
course prerequisites. Students must take at least two courses
below, but may take all four.
Core Courses:
International Finance FIN 330
International Marketing MKT 360
International Monetary Economics ECO 442
International Business Law BSL 412
Marine Science
The Certificate in Marine Science is a hands-on study opportunity
for those interested in marine science, oceanography, geology
and marine physics. Students must enroll in a minimum of three
Marine Science courses. In addition, highly qualified students
may be eligible for an independent study research project.
Students may also opt to add courses in other areas based
on availability and interests.
Sport Administration
Sport Administration is an opportunity for students who are
interested in the ethics, leadership, and business of managing
athletic organizations. Students will have the opportunity
to participate in an internship that fits their interest area
as well taking hands-on courses in the Department of Exercise
& Sport Sciences. Internships may take place within the
UM Athletic Department or local professional sport franchises.
Students make take any combination of courses that equal at
least 12 credit hours.
Core Courses:
Sport Facilities and Event Management ESS 206
Sport Marketing ESS 302
Essential Leadership in Sports and the Professions ESS 306
Ethics Ethical Decision Making in Sport and the Professions
ESS 308
Legal Aspects of Sport ESS 401
Sport Information Management ESS 403
Finance and Budget in Sport Administration ESS 405
Seminar in Sport Administration (internship) ESS 498
Summer Program
Cuban Studies (summer only)
Miami is home to a large number of Cuban exiles, who brought
their professional backgrounds, culture, music, politics,
and diversity. For the last 40+ years they have contributed
to the growth and prosperity of Miami. This academic program
focuses the possible scenarios that may occur with the transition
of power and lessons learned from governments in transition.
Core Course:
History of Cuba: Cuba After Fidel Castro HIS 353
Additional Course:
Directed Study (US-Cuba Relations) HIS 451
Students will be able to:
• Conduct research using the one-of-a-kind Cuban
Heritage Collection
• Participate in special program activities throughout
Miami and neighborhoods like Little Havana
• Become involved in a variety of cultural and educational
activities hosted by
Casa Bacardi
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