Spain Semester
Semester in Spain
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
APU partners with Semester in Spain (SIS), who hosts a study abroad program in the city of Sevilla, promoting immersive learning, intercultural engagement, and inclusive Christian community. Semester in Spain is a program of Trinity Christian College.
Live with a host family, learn the traditional dance of Sevilla, volunteer with a local non-profit, participate in a small group or local church, join an intramural sport, and connect with a language exchange partner. Diverse students of all Spanish proficiency levels and fields of study are welcomed to participate in an experience centered around personal and faith growth, academic advancement, and professional development. Whether for a semester, summer term, service-learning, or study tour, students will take on learning both in class and on excursions exclusively in Spanish with professors native to Spain!
SEMESTER HIGHLIGHTS
University level Spanish courses offered
Option to take cultural dance and service learning courses for all levels
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided by host family with particular emphasis on Spanish cooking
Connection to a language exchange partner
Four faculty-led excursions to various cities throughout Spain
Various cultural activities
Participate in a small local church
Access to intramural sports
SIS COURSES
Intermediate-level students study in a cohort model with one professor
Advanced-level students take 3-4 classes in history, literature, art history, grammar, modern culture, or medical terminology with various professors
Beginning-level classes may be available by design for small groups. Interested students must contact SIS for more information.
In the service-learning class, Acción Solidaria, students serve the community with various non-profit organizations, hear from guest speakers about challenges and areas of hope in Spain, and reflect and pray together.
Option to take Intro to Sevillanas Dance and learn a reginal variety of flamenco specific to the culture of Sevilla
*Students can select from the offered courses for a total of 12-18 credits.
All Levels
SIS 105 Intro to Sevillanas Dance 1 Credit | Fall, Spring
SIS 450 Acción Solidaria (Service Learning) 0-2 Credits | Fall, Spring; 4 Credits | Summer Term 2
Intermediate
SIS 201 Intermediate Spanish 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 1
SIS 202 Intermediate Spanish II 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 2
SIS 251 Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Composition I 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
SIS 252 Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Composition II 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
SIS 301 Advanced Grammar and Conversation 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
SIS 303 Selected Readings in Spanish Literature 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
Advanced
SIS 304 Spanish Short Story 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
SIS 306 History of Spanish Art 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
SIS 307 Modern Spanish Culture 4 Credits | Fall, Spring; 2 Credits | Summer Term 1, Summer Term 2
SIS 312 Spain of Three Cultures 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
SIS 321 Advanced Conversation and Oral Expression 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 2
SIS 322 Survey of Art, Culture & Religion in the Golden Age 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 2
SIS 331 Spanish for Health Care 4 Credits | Spring, Summer Term 1
SIS 351 Advanced Grammar and Composition 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 1, Summer Term 2
SIS 355 Spanish Literature I 4 Credits | Fall
SIS 356 Spanish Literature II 4 Credits | Spring
SIS 366 Latin American Literature 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
SIS 399/499 Independent Study 1-4 Credits | Fall, Spring
SIS 401 Comunicación Avanzada 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
SIS 402 Don Quijote de La Mancha 4 Credits | Spring
SIS 406 Romanticismo 4 Credits | Fall
SIS 408 La Historia de España en el Siglo XX 4 Credits | Fall, Spring
APU REQUIREMENTS
APU prerequisites are mandatory.
Students are not allowed to take APU online courses unless designated in program elective offerings.
Students must maintain full-time enrollment status (minimum 12 credits).
Select only courses that are connected to your APU degree in order to maintain all financial aid.
Students are automatically enrolled in APU's GLBL 425 course the semester AFTER the program.
Registration is all through your APU Account. Upon acceptance, students will be granted access to register for study away sections of the courses.
TRANSFER CREDIT & COURSE SUBSTITUTION
Students will need to complete a Transfer Credit & Course Substitution (TCCS) Form to transfer course credit to APU credits.
A TCCS Form will be required for courses not already approved by APU. Submitted forms go through all academic required departments and results (approvals or denials) are emailed back to students. Results from the TCCS process must be obtained prior to departure so you only take courses that count towards your degree. Keep the results so you have proof of how your program courses will count once you complete them.
PROGRAM COSTS: 2024 - 2025
Program Costs Charged to Student's APU Account
SIS Tuition $14,400
SIS Program Costs (Housing & Meals) $4,650
(Required) International Insurance Cost $100
APU UG University Service Fee $340
APU Study Away Fee $50
(Optional) APU Health Fee/Medical Insurance $755*
Out-of-Pocket Expenses (Students Pay Directly)
International airfare, some meals, optional excursions, souvenirs, etc.
$100 application fee
$5 digital transcript fee
*Regular APU student health insurance & waiving options apply.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Charges - See above.
Financial Aid - See below.
Federal Aid: Yes, automatically applied like regular semester.
State Aid: Yes, automatically applied like regular semester.
APU Institutional Aid: No, APU institutional aid is manually removed for your Spain semester and then automatically reinstated for following semester(s). APU Institutional Aid includes aid such as President's/Dean's/Provost's/Director's/Founder's/M.E.L. scholarships, Fac/Staff Award, Honors/APU Grants, etc. Since students are going to a non-APU program, APU Institutional Aid cannot be used. In recognition of the financial challenges this creates, APU has agreed to charge students the lower program tuition cost instead of APU tuition. We recognize this does not cover all differences, but it is meant to assist with the cost.
APU Catalog Financial Aid Policy for the Spain Semester Program. Access all related policies here.
Payment Due Dates - Same as regular APU semester payment due dates.
ADVISING ROLES & RESOURCES
Program - Consult with Semester in Spain for all questions about the program and items they need from you.
APU Study Away - Consult with APU CCEL Study Away to explore which program is the best fit for you. Accepted students are provided a canvas site that will have all preparation materials including information on how to register, program charges, etc.
APU Academic Advising - Make an appointment with Academic Advising (APU Academic Success Center or Faculty Advisor) to make sure the program you are interested in has the courses to keep you on track to graduate on time. Reference the course information on this site.
APU Student Services Center - Consult your account specialist with any financial aid questions. Reference the program costs, charges & financial aid information on this site.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Program Application - Complete the Spain Semester Application with Semester in Spain.
Advisor Form - Part of the SIS application includes a form you will need to have processed by APU Study Away. Please allow up to 2 weeks.
For any forms your program needs you to get APU Study Away signatures, send them to studyaway@apu.edu.
Application Response - The program will communicate if they accept you as a participant. However, before committing to the program, we advise confirming APU program advising, APU academic advising and APU financial advising.
Study Away 101 Completion - If accepted, you will be sent a link to self-enroll in the APU Study Away Canvas course to complete all APU forms/preparation.
PROGRAM TYPE - Type #1, APU Approved Semester Program
PROGRAM & TERM STATUS - The Spain Semester Program is offered both fall and spring terms. Applications are now open for the next term.
“Being emerged into the culture and finding a community over there made my study abroad experience more meaningful."
- Emily, Journalism Major