Summer Architecture Studies in Rome is housed at the Pantheon Institute, which offers an innovative academic program with several curricular options. The Institute’s faculty are experts from American, Italian, and European universities—all dynamic professors who will engage you and challenge you to make your time abroad both an intellectual and a cultural experience. The Institute’s connections with the Vatican, the Italian Parliament, and other institutions ensure that you’ll get a close look at Italian life. You may choose one of two unique academic programs: the Curricular Concentration Programs or the Free Elective Program.
GPA Required: 2.75. If you find your GPA is lower than the requirement, do not despair! Use the "Contact An Advisor" button on this page or call us to let us know your situation. We'll do all we can to find the right program for you.
How to choose your courses
Now for the fun part! As part of the application process you will be required to complete the CISabroad Course Selection Worksheet found in the CISabroad Application Page. The following instructions will guide you through the steps of choosing your courses.
Course load:
Curricular Concentration Program: Architectural Engineering Program
4 classes (12 US credits)
Free Elective Program with architecture focus
2–3 classes (6–9 US credits)
Course approval: Before you go abroad, it is best to get 4–6 classes approved for your summer program. This gives you some flexibility in setting up your class schedule. Think about courses required for your major, but also courses that fulfill your elective requirements.
Course descriptions and catalog: You may choose one of two distinct academic programs: the Curricular Concentration Program or the Free Elective Program.
Curricular Concentration Program
Architectural Engineering Program (Session I):
a. ARCH 499B Architecture Analysis/Urban Structures (3 credits)
b. ARCH 499C Roman Cartography (3 credits)
c. ARCH 499D Studio Design (4 credits)
d. ARENG 497 Medieval Structures (2 credits)
Free Elective Program
In the Free Elective Program, you choose a minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 courses from the Pantheon Institute’s summer offerings. Mix and match courses to fit your curricular needs or personal preferences. Courses available include:
Summer Session I
Architecture
AE 497A: Ancient and Medieval Structural Design
ARCH 499A: Design Studio
ARCH 499B: An Introduction to Italian Architecture and Its Analysis
ARCH 499C Roman Cartography as Imago Urbis
History and Art History
AHMM 300: Masters and Monuments of Rome
HSRE 330: The Roman Empire
Human Development and Family Studies
HHD499A: Early Childhood Development in Italy
HHD499B: Historical Roots of the Modern Italian Family
HHD499C: Italian Relationships, Both Cultural and Familial
Italian Language
ITLN 111S: Beginner Intensive Italian: The Roman Experience
Nutrition
NUTR 399: Historical, Cultural, and Scientific Aspects of the Mediterranean Diet
NUTR 499: International Food Program Planning
Summer Session II
ARCH 297: Exploration of Italian Architecture
INART 299A: Photographing Italian Culture
INART 499: Rome: Integrative Arts Independent Study
Students will receive a US college or university transcript from an accredited US institution for academic work completed on this program.