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At Franklin University Switzerland, you’ll experience an interdisciplinary curriculum that mirrors Wheaton’s commitment to hands-on learning. Whether you are analyzing alpine climate change, developing language skills, or diving into environmental science, the Swiss landscape becomes your classroom. Review the requirements below to start planning your semester abroad. Please note: courses may vary per semester.
First Year Seminars (Required – choose 1)
- Glaciers No More, Climate Change and the Alps
- Ethics and the Environment
- Harnessing Happiness: The Power of Positive Psychology in Everyday Life
- Food and Identity
- Sustainability Digital Transformation
Language Courses (Required – choose 1)
- Introductory French, Part I
- Intermediate French, Part I
- Advanced French, Part I
- Introductory German, Part 1
- Intermediate German Part 1
- Advanced German, Part 1
- Introductory Italian, Part I
- Intermediate Italian, Part 1
- Advanced Italian, Part 1
Travel Courses (Required – choose 1)
Franklin University Switzerland’s travel courses vary per semester.
Explore Academic Travel Courses in Switzerland
Sciences
- Introduction to Biology: Cell and Animal Biology
- Laboratory to Introduction to Biology: Cell and Animal Biology
- General Chemistry I
- Lab to General Chemistry I
- Physics for the Health Sciences
- Physics for the Health Sciences Lab
Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Theories of Personality
- Criminology and Criminal Psychology
- Multicultural Psychology