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University Overview
Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara (ITESO) is known for its academic excellence, a profound concern for both local and global contexts, and its commitment to the improvement of people’s living conditions. Its comprehensive educational project looks to develop intelligence and sensitivity, to educate free and socially responsible young men and women for life, in an environment that is ideal for discovering and growing.
ITESO is the Jesuit University of Guadalajara. Founded in 1957, it belongs to a network of over 228 Jesuit universities around the world. They all share a 450-year-old tradition of Jesuit education, a tradition that has historically been at the center of world thought, known for educating leaders in all the fields of science and art.
Semester Calendar
Fall: August – December
Spring: January – May
Education Abroad Credits
Typically students take the equivalent of 12 to 15 credit hours abroad. Check with our office for more information about your specific options.
Students who are not proficient in Spanish may take one to three courses taught in English related to fields such as business, humanities and social sciences, plus Spanish language study at beginners or intermediate level. View the following link for a list of available courses taught in English instruction: courses in English
For students studying Spanish, they should have at least a B2 level and take any available class on campus for which they meet the prerequisites. All students take classes with ITESO students (with the exception of the Spanish language course).
Check the partner school’s website for additional offerings.
See sample coursework below and education abroad credits exchange students earned while abroad.
| Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara (ITESO) (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Host Institution Course Title(s) | UCA Course Code(s) | UCA Course Titles(s) |
| Human Rights | PSCI 4340 | Seminar Selected Topics |
| History of Mexico | SPAN 3315 | Topics in Hispanic Studies |
| Man Facing Death | HONC 3310 | Honors Seminar |
| Mexican Art History | SPAN 4396 | Hispanic Studies |
| Literature: Current and Trends | SPAN 4395 | Advanced Hispanic Literature |
| Dialogo Intercultural con Mexico | SPAN 3340 | Intensive Oral Practice Abroad in Spanish |
| Fe y Cultura (Faith and Culture) | SPAN 3315 | Topics in Hispanic Studies |
| Historia del Arte Mexicano | SPAN 4396 | Hispanic Studies |
| Literatura Latinamericana Contemporanea | SPAN 3321 | Latin American Literature |
| Cultura de Paz | SPAN 3313 | Latin American Civilization |
| Society and Environment | SOC 3398 | Travel Seminar |
| Rights and Indigenous Culture | ANTH 3300 | Regional Anthropology |
| Dialogo Intercultural con Mexico | SPAN 3315 | Topics in Hispanic Studies |
| Documentary Film | FILM 4373 | Documentary Production |
| Creation Workshop 1 | FILM 4392 | Topics in Film Production |
| Mexican Cinema | FILM 4392 | Topics in Film Production |
| Spanish 201/202 | SPAN 2320/3340 | 2320 Intermediate SPAN III/ Intensive Oral Practice Abroad IN SPAN |
Assisting UCA Professor
Contact Dr. Alejandro González Landeros for more information on courses and credits.
agonzalez@uca.edu | 501-852-2563 | Irby 425 | Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, & Cultures
Program Cost
UCA students pay regular tuition, and all scholarships and financial aid apply. For more information, view the Financial Aid Guide. Students should check with Financial Aid and the Office of Education Abroad for more information regarding the cost of a semester exchange.
Application Process
See our Semester Exchange Application page for a step-by-step overview of the application process. Please be sure to turn in all documents before the published deadlines.
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