JU Marine Science Italy

Jacksonville University is proud to offer a Marine Science program in Sorrento. This culturally rich program is designed to engage your intellect while you discover Marine Science, the Mediterranean, the Sorrentine Peninsula, and the Amalfi Coast. 

This 3 week program is specifically designed for undergraduate and graduate students working to complete Marine Science and field study requirements while experiencing the Italian culture through active engagement and studying abroad. Students will complete laboratory and field experiences with cultural excursions on location in and around Sorrento, Italy.

Course(s) & Eligibility

Undergraduate students are required to enroll in both courses for a total of six credits. 

Experiential Learning graduation requirement will be fulfilled.

Undergraduate Courses

MSC 430: Tectonics of the Mediterranean (3 credits)
MSC 430:Marine Ecology of the Mediterranean (3 credits)

Graduate Course

MSC 690: Graduate Field Studies (3 credits)

• Undergraduate pre-requisites: MSC 111, MSC 112, MSC 113, MSC 114
• Graduate pre-requisites: graduate standing
• All students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Swimming skills

Important Dates

Application and $350 deposit Deadlines: February 3, 2025 

Final Payment Deadline: May 1, 2025

Travel Dates: July 9 - 29, 2025*
*subject to change

Program Cost

$5,305 - $6,415 + airfare*
*Estimated range - subject to change.
*Final cost dependent on final enrollment.
*Minimum enrollment of 6 students needed.

Included in Program Cost:

• Pre-Departure & On-site Orientations
• Transfer to/from Naples airport to Sorrento 
• Housing in double or triple occupancy rooms
• Classroom Space for lectures/class activities
• 24 hour on-site support
• International medical & accident insurance
• Program related excursions
  • Pompeii
  • Mt. Vesuvius
  • Campi Flegrei
  • And more!

Not Included in Program Fees:

• Roundtrip Airfare
• Most meals

How to Apply

• Click 'Apply Now' below to first create your Traveler Profile. Enter your JU email and create a password.
• Once logged in, click 'Explore Programs', and type JU Marine Science in Sorrento in the search bar. Click 'Apply Now' on the program page and submit your application.
• Once accepted, you will need to submit a $350 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.
  • The deposit is deducted from the total program cost.
  • Click here to submit the deposit payment.
  • Click 'Make a Payment' in the 'Education Payments' quadrant. 
  • Select 'Florida', 'Jacksonville University', 'Online Payments', and 'Study Abroad Deposits' to proceed, shown here:
    
  • More information on submitting payment to JU is available here.

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Faculty Leader(s)

Dr. Jeremy Stalker

jstalke@ju.edu
Dr. Stalker is an Associate Professor of Marine Science.  He received his B.S. at Michigan State University; his M.S. at the University of Montana; and his Ph.D. at Florida International University. His research interest and areas of specialization include: Hydrology, Stable Isotope, Ionic and Nutrient Geochemistry, Coastal Oceanography, Geophysics, and Forensics. Dr. Stalker is also a passionate advocate of education abroad and the valuable experience it provides for students and faculty. He spent his youth traveling abroad with his parents and continues to honor the family legacy of international education by leading programs abroad with JU students.

Dr. Dan McCarthy

dmccart1@ju.edu
Dr. McCarthy is a Professor of Biology and Marine Scientist at Jacksonville University.  He is a highly experienced marine benthic ecologist.  He has years of experiences conducting manipulative and mensurative field experiments with a variety of marine fauna and flora in multiple habitat types within the United States and abroad.  He has recently focused on research in the lower Florida Keys to investigate the influence of fish grazing in affecting coral restoration efforts.

Contact

Study Abroad & Away 

• abroad@ju.edu