Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Barcelona, Spain

Available with an Internship

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

About the Program

The CEA CAPA Barcelona Center’s diverse curriculum allows you to choose the liberal arts and social sciences courses that best meet your interests. Elective courses are taught in English or Spanish, making this program appropriate for all levels of Spanish language ability. Your courses allow you to gain insight into the history and society of Spain through active engagement with the host city and its people, institutions, and culture. Instructors use the city of Barcelona as an extended classroom, encouraging you to draw connections between your personal observations and the related topics addressed in class.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Barcelona

Dates:

early Jan 2026 - late Apr 2026

Price:

$20,995

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

10/15/25

Withdraw By:

11/15/25

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial
Program Participation Agreement
Complete Application

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Barcelona Center

The CEA CAPA Barcelona Center provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts education in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Courses are offered in both Spanish and English and give you the opportunity to ...

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12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You’ll enroll in 1 CEA CAPA core course, and 3-4 CEA CAPA courses. Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Overall, semester students may earn a total of 12-15 credits (up to 225 contact hours) and academic year students may earn a total of 24-30 credits (up to 450 contact hours).

Core and elective courses meet twice per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online language placement exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. If you choose to take a Spanish language or elective course, to ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cross-Cultural Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Catalan Language & Culture * 100 Ot 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spain as Seen Through Its Movies: 1980s to Today * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cultural History of Spain: From Dictatorship to the Digital Era * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Contemporary Spain: History, Politics & Society * 300 En 45 3
Nationalism & Separatism in Catalonia Today 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Intercultural Interactions: Psychological Perspectives * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Statement Analysis * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture & Painting in Barcelona * 400 En 45 3
Public Art in the Global City 300 En 45 3
Spanish Art 300 En 45 3
Spanish Art in the Digital Age 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Catalan Language & Culture * 100 Ot 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Comparative Economic Systems * 300 En 45 3
Intermediate Macroeconomics * 300 En 45 3
Money & Banking 300 En 45 3
Principles of Macroeconomics 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Global Climate Change 300 En 45 3
Natural Resource Management: Conflict & Cooperation * 300 En 45 3
Sport & Sustainability * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spain as Seen Through Its Movies: 1980s to Today * 300 En 45 3
The Documentary Experience 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Finance 300 En 45 3
Entrepreneurial Finance 300 En 45 3
Financial Statement Analysis * 300 En 45 3
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Investments 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sexual Identities in Modern Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Natural Resource Management: Conflict & Cooperation * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Brand Barcelona: Marketing the Global City * 300 En 45 3
Consumer Behavior 300 En 45 3
Digital Marketing 300 En 45 3
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Principles of Marketing 300 En 45 3
Sport Marketing 300 En 45 3
The Business of Social Media 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Media & Politics in Western Europe: Spain * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Barcelona 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
World Religions * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Studio Barcelona: The Artist's Perspective 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Transportation & Logistics Management 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Barcelona. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

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