St. John International University: B.A. in Environmental Studies

  Italy

• Torino: 
Torino (Turin)

Description: St. John International University (SJIU) is a private, American university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. With its campus located in the 16th century Della Rovere Castle in Vinovo (Torino), Italy, SJIU is an ideal location for blending the rich humanistic tradition of Italy with the American liberal Arts system of today.

The Environmental Studies program aims at giving students a deeper understanding of the interconnection between the physical, social and cultural environments in which all human activity takes place. Students will learn about and appreciate the wide range of approaches used to combat regional and global environmental problems.

Today, the relationship between sustainability, health and environmental crises has created an unprecedented need to come to terms with our impact on the environment. These courses, in fact, are designed for those wishing to become more active in fields such as environmental stewardship and management. Students will learn how to promote a more sustainable, healthy and sensible lifestyle by becoming familiar with the social, cultural, political and ethical factors which arise from human interaction with the surrounding world. Through familiarity with these factors, students will be able to integrate coursework from disciplines such as geography, philosophy, sociology, biology and economics.

Highlights: No matter where a student is from, the academic experience of St. John International University will be enriched by living in Torino - a city alive with art, culture and commerce. Torino, along with the entire Piedmont region is steeped in Italian tradition whiles its location on the peninsula has allowed for a close relationship with the rest of Europe as well.

Following the American tradition, the academic year begins in September, ends in May, and is divided into two 15-week semesters. All courses are taught in English with the exception of language courses.

SJIU's housing office provides students with assistance in housing placement. Standard housing is in full-fully furnished apartments shared with other international students. These accommodations are conveniently located near the city center with access to campus by public transport.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please contact us for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available.  * Academic Scholarship (5 available, covers 100% tuition and SJIU housing expenses) is for the first five of notable merit accepted applicants who enroll full-time. * Non-Western Scholarship (20 available, covers 50% of tuition and SJIU housing expenses) is reserved for students of notable merit coming from Non-Western countries, including Eastern Europe. To qualify, students must enroll full-time. * Honor Student Scholarship (unlimited, covers 50% of tuition) is for students who enroll full-time and who received a perfect score on their high school diploma.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 2 weeks

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

St. John International University's Mission Statement: The mission of St. John International University is to offer liberal arts educational programs of the highest quality to a globally diverse student population. Through its graduate and undergraduate programs in the American tradition, St. John International University's objectives include promoting humanism, fostering respect for the fundamental rights of the individual, emphasizing research, and instilling awareness of one's physical and cultural surroundings. By integrating these objectives, graduates will gain an environmental and cultural awareness, which will prepare them to share with other members of society the responsibility that each us has towards our natural and social worlds.

Year Founded: 2007