JU Marine Science Italy
Jacksonville University is proud to offer a Signature Summer Program in Sorrento. This culturally rich program is designed to engage your intellect while you discover Marine Science, the Mediterranean, the Sorrentine Peninsula, and the Amalfi Coast.
This 3 week program includes Marine Science courses and field experiences with cultural excursions on location in and around Sorrento, Italy.
This program is specifically designed for undergraduate and graduate students working to complete Marine Science and field study requirements while experiencing the Italian culture through active engagement and studying abroad.
Course(s) & Eligibility
Undergraduate Courses
MSC 430: Tectonics of the Mediterranean (3 credits)
MSC 430:Marine Ecology of the Mediterranean (3 credits)
Graduate Course
MSC 690: Graduate Field Studies (3 credits)
- Pre-requisites for MSC 430 - MSC 111, MSC 112, MSC 113, MSC 114
- Pre-requisites for MSC 690 - graduate standing
- All students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- No current JU Code of Conduct violations
- Swimming skills
Important Dates
Application and $350 deposit Deadlines: February 15, 2023
Final Payment Deadline: May 1, 2023
Travel Dates: July 9 - 29, 2023*
*subject to change
Program Fees
Program Fees: $4,675 - $5,995*
*Estimated range - subject to change
*Final cost dependent on final enrollment.
*Minimum enrollment of 6 students needed.
Included in Program Fees:
- Pre-Departure & On-site Orientations
- Transfer to Sorrento
- Housing in double or triple occupancy rooms
- Classroom Space for lectures/class activities
- 24 hour on-site support
- International medical & accident insurance
- Program related excursions
Not Included in Program Fees:
- Roundtrip Airfare
- Most meals
How to Apply
- Click Apply Now button
- Create your Traveler Profile
- Search for program - JU Marine Science Italy
- Submit $350 non-refundable deposit to JU (JU students use the MYJU Portal)
- Need help? Download online payment instructions.
Faculty Leader(s)
Dr. Jeremy Stalker - jstalke@ju.edu
Dr. Jeremy Stalker is an Associate Professor of Marine Science. He received his B.S.
at Michigan State University; his M.S. at the University of Montana; and his Ph.D.
at Florida International University. His research interest and areas of specialization
include: Hydrology, Stable Isotope, Ionic and Nutrient Geochemistry, Coastal Oceanography,
Geophysics, and Forensics. Dr. Stalker is also a passionate advocate of education
abroad and the valuable experience it provides for students and faculty. He spent
his youth traveling abroad with his parents and continues to honor the family legacy
of international education by leading programs abroad with JU students.
Dr. Dan McCarthy - dmccart1@ju.edu
Dr. Dan McCarthy is a Professor of Biology and Marine Scientist at Jacksonville University.
He is a highly experienced marine benthic ecologist. He has years of experiences
conducting manipulative and mensurative field experiments with a variety of marine
fauna and flora in multiple habitat types within the United States and abroad. He
has recently focused on research in the lower Florida Keys to investigate the influence
of fish grazing in affecting coral restoration efforts.
Contact
Study Abroad & Away
abroad@ju.edu