AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE I Found an Incredible System of Support and Guidance That Has Radically Altered My Perspective and Has Prepared Me Well for My Phd

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN — Academic Excellence Since 1957 —

UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE I found an incredible system of support and guidance that has radically altered my perspective and has prepared me well for my PhD.

Michael P. - MA French Studies

AN AMERICAN-STYLE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING WITH U.S. AND FRENCH NON-PROFIT STATUS

Recognized by the French Ministry of Education and by the Rectorat of Aix-Marseille ABOUT ACM as a private institution of higher education.

Originally chartered under the auspices of the Institute for American Universities as an institution of higher education by the Regents of the State University of New York, with a rich history dating back to 1957.

Founding member of the Association of American International Colleges and Universities (AAICU), providing international education opportunities at various locations primarily in Europe and North Africa.

Currently exploring American regional accreditation from the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE). In Aix and the region of Provence, you are surrounded by art - the art of history, painting, architecture, and nature.

Jamin Y. - MFA 2 ACM’S CAMPUS IS IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE, IN THE CHARMING AND VIBRANT CITY OF AIX-EN-PROVENCE

A university town with over 40,000 college students

A legal and academic hub, home to the south of France’s appellate court

The birthplace of post-impressionist painter Paul Cézanne, whose subject was often the majestic mountain Sainte-Victoire

Known for its many fountains and café-lined Cours Mirabeau

25 minutes from the Marseille-Provence Airport LOCATION 15 minutes to the Aix TGV bullet-train station

The Geneva field studies trip was remarkable. We visited the WTO and the U.S. Mission to the UN with a former high-ranking diplomat in the State Department.

3 Ewan H. - MA French Studies 4 Manning Hall School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Marchutz School of Fine Arts

Place de L’Archêveché

Aix-Marseille Université

Cathédrale Saint Sauveur A national monument of France

Place de l’Université

Sciences Po

The program’s location and the support of the administration allowed me Centre d’Etudes Françaises (CEF) School of Business and to present my research at conferences International Relations (SBIR) in the UK and Portugal. These experiences were fundamental moments in my academic and professional development.

Joseph E. MA International Relations Illustration by Ariel Osif MFA

5 6 ACM OFFERS DEGREE PROGRAMS THAT ARE SITE-SPECIFIC IN NATURE, WITH A FOCUS ON THE STUDY OF EUROPEAN AND MEDITERRANEAN ART, BUSINESS, CULTURES, CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, AND LANGUAGES.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Arts - ACM offers fifteen majors and several minors, as well as the option to self-design a field of study from a wide range of course offerings.

MAJORS MINORS

Art History Art History Business Administration Business Administration Communication Studies Communication Studies French Studies Environmental Science History French Studies International Business History After being in International Relations Hospitality Management ACM’s Management International Business MFA program, Marketing International Relations I have developed Mediterranean Studies Liberal Studies an artistic Painting Mediterranean Studies sense that helps Political Science Peace & Conflict Studies translate the way Psychology Philosophy I see the world Visual Arts Political Science into a personal Wine Studies Psychology vision in my Self-Designed Field of Study Religious Studies paintings. Visual Arts I also benefited Wine Studies from working

UNDERGRADUATE with a diverse CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS group of peers each semester. Creative Writing • French Honors Mediterranean Studies • Peace Studies • Wine Studies Jennifer N. Study Abroad while Studying Abroad: Bachelor’s students PROGRAMS MFA have the opportunity to study at one of ACM’s partner locations during the semester, summer, and January terms. 7 Learn more at www.acmfrance.org. 8 ACM OFFERS MA, MBA, AND MFA PROGRAMS IN THE ARTS, BUSINESS, HUMANITIES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF STUDY:

MA in Art History (MAAH): 1 year MA in French Studies (MAFS): 1 year MA in International Relations (MAIR): 1 year MA in Media Studies (MAMS): 1 year Global MBA (GMBA): 1 year MFA in Painting: 2 years MFA in Sculpture: 2 years

The value 12:1 student-teacher ratio of being able to travel to the sites I would 10 students - average class size discuss and research in my MA thesis 45% of faculty are full-time and my PhD dissertation GRADUATE of ACM faculty have a PhD is incalculable. 95% or the terminal degree in their field Michael P. MA French Studies PROGRAMS High-Impact Learning: All master’s programs include a January Term traveling seminar and other experiential learning opportunities. Learn more at 9 www.acmfrance.org 10 STUDENT LIFE HOUSING

ACM EMPHASIZES HIGH-IMPACT HOMESTAYS & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACM encourages all students to live

Field studies in Provence and beyond in a homestay*, where students can expect:

Study abroad opportunities throughout Europe and North Africa Immersion into the local during the semester, summer, and January terms French culture and community Internships with local businesses and organizations Insight into French way-of-life, current events, Service-learning and volunteer opportunities political outlook, and cultural customs Language partner program with local French students Improvement of French language Weekly lectures by visiting scholars and professionals My internship comprehension and speaking ability with a French startup was Social and academic activities with local French universities invaluable, a huge plus A diverse offering of extracurricular activities INDEPENDENT HOUSING for my CV, focused on cultural immersion and allowed me to leave Access to health & fitness clubs, the program Resident halls and apartments are also available team sports, and other athletic facilities with a great in the town of Aix-en-Provence for students network of connections. who would like to live independently. ACM boasts dedicated student support services, Ewan H.S. a health & wellness center, robust library and research MA *The homestay is required for the first term of certain bachelor’s and master’s French Studies resources, and classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art programs. Please visit www.ACMFrance.org for more details. media technology to enhance the student experience

11 12 ADMISSIONS SUCCESS STORIES APPLICATION, SCHOLARSHIPS ACM ALUMNI HAVE SECURED A WIDE & AFFORDABILITY VARIETY OF POSITIONS WITH MANY INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYERS INCLUDING: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS World Food Programme Fondation Orient Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions Kirkuk, Iraq Occident, Morocco basis, with housing and financial aid priority Work Well Project Manager Internship given to those who apply by April 15th. The Iraqi Kurdistan NGO Network Visit www.acmfrance.org/admissions for details The Kitchen Washington State Legislature San Francisco, CA about the admissions process, criteria, Washington, DC Director of Operations and requirements. Staff for the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee RAW Design Build, LLC SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID Custer, SD U.S. State Department Project Manager & Design Collaborator Washington, DC ACM offers robust financial assistance Consular Fellows Program School for International Training (SIT) including academic and diversity scholarships, New York, NY grants, and need-based funding. U.S. Department of Agriculture University Relations Manager Washington, DC Intern for the Self-Employed TUITION & FEES Foreign Agriculture Service Aix-en-Provence, France Painter ACM prides itself on keeping costs Red Cross Luxembourg for undergraduate and graduate programs low Luxembourg YNOV and highly competitive with other institutions. Project Manager Aix-en-Provence, France ESL Teacher St. John’s College Undergraduate Programs Annapolis, MD Portfolia Approximately $12,500 per semester Art Professor Menlo Park, CA Includes tuition, fees, room & board Fund Experience Coordinator

Graduate Programs MANY ACM ALUMNI HAVE CONTINUED IN GRADUATE PROGRAMS Approximately $30,000 per full academic year AT PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING: Includes tuition and fees Columbia University – School of Education University of Michigan – Law School Visit www.ACMFrance.org for details Texas A&M – PhD program in Philosophy KU Leuven (Leuven, Belgium) – Master of European Studies program School of the Art Institute of Chicago – Interior Architecture Portfolio program 13 14 Since attending ACM, I see and engage with the world in a more creative and meaningful way. The fabulous education I received has enabled me to become a successful artist and art teacher.

Miranda B. MFA

U.S. OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AIX-EN-PROVENCE CAMPUS 4500 S. LAKESHORE DR., SUITE 358 27, PLACE DE L’UNIVERSITÉ TEMPE, ARIZONA 85282 AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE 13100