Engineering, Technology, and Science

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.   

Requirements

All Toulouse ETS students take 4-6 courses for a total of 12-18 semester credits, choosing from:  

• CIEE courses   
• Up to two ASU online courses (max 6 total credits) in sessions A and/or B)   
  • After visa-related required minimum of 12-credits in-person are met  
• Sciences Po courses  
• One course in the area of engineering, technology, or sciences, offered through CIEE, Sciences Po, or ASU is required 

Program Credit

 Total credit: 12-18 U.S. semester/18-27 quarter credits.   

Course Credit

• CIEE Courses: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits; 45-60 contact hours    
• CIEE Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours  
• Sciences Po Courses: 3 U.S. semester credits    
• ASU online Courses: Typically, 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits; 45-60 contact hours  

Academic Culture

CIEE courses typically run from Monday through Thursday, providing students with a concentrated schedule that allows for intensive study and exploration. This condensed format encourages students to fully engage with the material and make the most of their time in Toulouse.  

In addition to lectures, CIEE courses often incorporate local field trips and co-curricular activities, providing students with firsthand exposure to the rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes of Toulouse and its surroundings. These experiences not only enhance academic learning but also foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of the local context.  

Attendance is mandatory in CIEE courses, with absences impacting final grades. This emphasizes the importance of active participation and engagement in the learning process, encouraging students to fully commit to their academic pursuits.

Host institution classes take place Monday through Friday.   

ASU Courses: You may find yourself in classes with students from ASU, other American universities, and students from around the world. Some are earning their degrees entirely online, while others, like you, are supplementing their education with an online course. You’ll receive direct and individualized support from faculty, 100% online. Most ASU online courses are asynchronous, meaning there are no set log-in times, but make sure to verify this before the add/drop deadline in case you want to make a change.

Class Format

Students should expect to have daily homework assignments and continuous assessment both at CIEE and at Sciences Po. Similar to classes at U.S. institutions, students should expect to spend an average of two hours of preparation and study for each hour in CIEE classes. The individual student workload may vary a lot depending on faculties at Sciences Po. Host Institution professors expect students to complete requested assignments but will not necessarily remind students nor will they systematically check that the student completed course work.     

ASU online courses meet in “sessions” that are 7.5 weeks long in semesters and 6 weeks long in the summer, and all work must be completed within the session dates regardless of when your other CIEE courses begin or end. You’ll need a standard PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer with a download speed higher than 25 Mbps, as well as access to email, productivity software like Microsoft Office and other applications needed to perform a variety of educational functions. Most course materials you will need are available online. Since you are working mostly or entirely asynchronously, you’re given deadlines for your assignments by your instructor or in your syllabus, but you can work at your own pace within these due dates. Most instructors suggest a recommended pace to optimize your learning, but you have the flexibility to complete your ASU courses while pursuing your studies at your CIEE location.

Grading

CIEE reports all final course grades to students’ home institutions using a U.S. letter grade equivalent scale of A-F. For CIEE-administered courses, students’ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. Host Institution professors use a French grading scale which CIEE converts into pre-determined recommended U.S. letter grade equivalents. Assessment is typically based on essays, written tests, oral presentations, out-of-class projects, class participation, and final exams. 

ASU grading: As a U.S. institution of higher education, the grading practices should be familiar to any CIEE student. “Pass/fail” or “Audit” grading options are not allowed for CIEE students. Please see the CIEE Academic Manual for Students for more information about your grades.

Language of Instruction

English and/or French