Academic Profile
The study center of Salzburg College is located in the heart of the Old City. It occupies a 16th century town house, situated on Ursulinenplatz, a small square, flanked by a historic city gate and one of Salzburg's famous Baroque churches. From the top floor library, there is a spectacular view of the city, across the street are the pleasant embankments of the Salzach river. The five-story building includes classrooms, offices, library, lounge, and dining room, music practice space, photo labs and an art studio that can also serve as a gallery. Students have classes, study, and take their lunches at Ursulinenplatz.
The close vicinity of public, educational and cultural institutions, allows for easy integration of classroom study and on-site experience which is a major objective of the Salzburg College program. The University Library and other research facilities (e.g. Mozart Archives) are all located in walking distance. Ursulinenplatz is also just down the street from the main intersecting point of the Salzburg public bus system which will greatly facilitate the commuting to and from the Austrian host family homes.
Course Offerings
The program begins with a four-day academic trip through Bavaria that provides a hands-on introduction to the region as well as an opportunity to meet the other students. The trip includes visits to Munich and Nuremberg. A basic familiarity with this geographical area allows students to place Salzburg and its traditions in their appropriate cultural and historical context.
Courses offered: German language and literature, history, economics and politics, education, art history, music history, intercultural communication, photography, studio art, drawing, painting, printmaking, museum internships, personal exhibition opportunities, artist apprenticeships, music performance, and music theory. All courses, with the exception of upper-level German language and literature courses, are taught in English
***NEW COURSES ADDED AT SALZBURG, BEGINNING FALL SEMESTER 2009
· The European Business Environment · International Marketing · Economics and Politics of the European Union · International Public Relations
· Intercultural Communication
· Tourism Marketing
· Tourism Management
Academic Highlights
Classes are small and students receive individual attention. Course work offered in two six-week terms allowing students to concentrate on two or three courses of their choice. Classroom work and field experience are integrated. Excursions, guest lectures, and interaction with local professionals are an important part of the program. Salzburg College faculty are Austrian professors many of whom have also taught at American universities. Interested students can sign up for an internship to explore Austrian perspectives and practices at the workplace, thus gaining more insights into social, political, and economic aspects of the Austrian way of life.
Students earn up to 15 undergraduate credits on the program and must be at least sophomore standing. The program is open to students with at least a 2.7 GPA.
