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Overview
Click to OpenDesigned for students majoring in communications, marketing, and journalism, this exciting study abroad program offers a wide range of program-specific classes that bring a local Czech perspective on global topics.
While studying in the charming and scenic capital city of the Czech Republic, students can combine their classes at CIEE Prague while studying at Prague's most prestigious university, The Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU). Outside the classroom, we encourage students to participate in out-of-classroom activities, such as visiting the global headquarters of Radio Free Europe or interviewing locals.
DIVERSIFY YOUR STUDY ABROAD ADVENTURE
If you are interested in gaining real-world, hands-on work experience while living and learning abroad, CIEE Prague offers optional for-credit internships. On-site staff will help you find the right match with the companies that fit your unique needs and professional goals.
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Unique Experiences
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EXPLORE PRAGUE’S NEIGHBORHOODS
There are 10 or 22 city districts depending on how you count – each with its own distinctive character.
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TAKE CLASSES
at the Charles University Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism, and/or the Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU), in addition to media classes at CIEE Prague.
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PUT YOUR SKILLS
and knowledge to work with a three-credit internship placement and earn 7 to 10 hours of experience per week.
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DAILY NEWSPAPERS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
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OF PRAGUE IS GREENSPACE, MAKING IT ONE OF EUROPE’S GREENEST CITIES
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RESIDENTS IN PRAGUE
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Location & Culture
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The Destination
Cobblestone streets, ancient bridges, and a hilltop castle help lend the City of a Hundred Spires its reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful. Prague is unique in Europe, having shed its Communist past and brimming with carefully preserved monuments from every period and style in its millennial history. There’s plenty of quirky, too, like the Zizkov Tower adorned with climbing babies, and the distinctly nontraditional Dancing House. Easy to explore on foot, the city boasts a rich cultural life that includes concerts, festivals, operas, and more – many of which you can access on a student budget.
CIEE Prague is located in the central neighborhood of Vyšehrad in a beautiful park-like setting atop one of Prague’s highest hills about 15 minutes from the Old Town area.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Prague.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Go behind the scenes at radio stations and media companies to see communications and journalism in action.
- Participate in excursions and weekly cultural and social activities to immerse yourself in Czech culture and get to know other students.
- Explore Prague Castle, Old Town Square, the historic halls of Charles University, the theater, and the opera.
- Join a language exchange program.
- Meet a Czech family.
- Volunteer at a children’s home or school or put your communication skills to work on CIEE blogs.
INTERNSHIPS
Gain international experience with valuable credit-bearing internships that usually require 8–10 on-site work hours per week. Students interview to be selected by the internship providers, take a related seminar (15 hours of class time), and attend meetings and other events with the program staff. You could intern at vibrant start-ups, advertising agencies, media outlets, think tanks, and other organizations. Do not miss the opportunity to boost your resume while studying abroad! Students applying for an internship are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
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HOUSING
All housing is within a 45-minute commute to CIEE.
Homestays: Live with a Czech family, with or without another CIEE student, and immerse yourself in the city’s culture. Each student has an individual room.
Apartments: Students can live in apartments shared with other CIEE students. If local health and safety regulations permit, most students live in double or triple rooms. Each apartment will have shared common spaces, including a kitchen and a bathroom.
Residence Halls: Students usually live with a mix of CIEE students and local and international students in dormitory-like buildings. If local health and safety regulations permit, most students live in double or triple rooms. Students usually share kitchens and common areas.
Housing is tight in Prague. If we can’t accommodate your first housing choice, we’ll let you know before you arrive.
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MEALS
Homestay: Breakfast and dinner, on the family’s schedule, are included.
Residence Halls and Apartments: Meals are not included.
Academics
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The Communications, New Media, and Journalism program is designed to advance students’ studies in journalism, media, and communications while they learn about Czech culture and gain real-world work experience.
The program begins with a week-long orientation, which also includes internship interviews and a brief Czech language course to help you in everyday situations.
Students may combine this program with a semester of the Central European Studies or Film Studies program to stay in the Czech Republic for a full academic year.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Additional Requirements
Through the Spring 2020 semester: 2 or more courses beyond introductory level in communications, journalism, media, or international affairs.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
All students take the following course load:
- 6 credits of core courses focusing on media, communication, or journalism (chosen from CIEE, FAMU, and/or Charles University courses)
- Students are strongly encouraged to choose at least one course at Charles University and/or FAMU.
- 9 - 12 credits from elective courses chosen from CIEE, FAMU, and/or Charles University offerings.
Program Credit
Total credit: 15-18 U.S. semester/22.5-27 quarter credits
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- CIEE Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours
- CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours
- Charles University courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- FAMU courses: typically 1.5-3 U.S. semester/2.25-4.5 quarter credits; 24-45 contact hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
Students are expected to demonstrate a proactive and independent approach to study. Active participation in class as well as outside of class is essential for a satisfactory academic performance and attendance is strictly enforced. Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class. A class structure typically includes lectures as well as discussions and group projects.
Class Format
CIEE courses are primarily taken by CIEE students, however, they are also open to Charles University and the Erasmus Program students studying in Prague. FAMU and Charles University’s Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV) courses are open to local and international students. All required and elective communications, new media, and journalism courses are taught in English.
Grading
Students receive numerical grades which are converted to the U.S. letter grades. Assessment is continuous and is based on overall performance, including class participation, homework assignments, papers, presentations, projects, and exams. The internship and some elective media and communications courses may require a final project, website, radio production, published article, or other media-focused projects.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English and Czech
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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Course Notes
- All students are strongly encouraged to take an optional Czech language course while studying in Prague.
Spring 2023 CIEE Courses
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Biological and Physical Sciences
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Fall 2023 CIEE Courses
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Biological and Physical Sciences
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
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| Spring 2023 15 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jan 24, 2023 | May 6, 2023 |
$19,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $16,558 Housing = $2,925 ** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $19,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,770 International Airfare = $1,000 † Local Transportation = $45 †† Books & Supplies = $45 Visa Fees = $114 Personal expenses = $1,520 Other = $0 Total Estimated Costs = $4,494Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** Meals vary by housing choice: Includes two meals per day for homestay students. No meals are included for students in apartments or residence halls. Additionally, students who opt for and are placed in single-occupancy rooms will be billed a supplemental fee of approximately $1000, 4-6 weeks after the program starts † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program. |
| Fall 2023 15 weeks | Apr 1, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023* | Dec 16, 2023* |
$19,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $16,528 Housing = $2,925 ** Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $19,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,770 † International Airfare = $1,000 †† Local Transportation = $45 Books & Supplies = $45 Visa Fees = $114 Personal expenses = $1,520 Other = $35 ††† Total Estimated Costs = $4,529Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** Meals vary by housing choice: Includes two meals per day for homestay students. No meals are included for students in apartments or residence halls. Additionally, students who opt for and are placed in single-occupancy rooms will be billed a supplemental fee of approximately $1000, 4-6 weeks after the program starts † for students residing in shared apartments; homestay students should budget $1,000 per semester for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† Covid test fees for entry to the US, if required |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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Will Barnard
Director
Will Barnard heads CIEE Prague. Originally from the U.S., Will has lived and worked in higher education in the Czech Republic for over twenty years.
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Petra Key
Academic Director
Petra Key is in charge of CIEE Prague course portfolio. She manages the CIEE Prague faculty and courses, and is responsible for the cooperation with academic partner institutions.
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Peter Mistrík
Program Coordinator
Peter is a Program Coordinator at CIEE Prague. He studied at the Charles University in Prague and graduated with a Master’s degree in Western European Studies.
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