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FUA Career Certificate programs are subject-intensive programs offering pre-determined coursework for a full immersion and professional experience in a particular field. Career Certificate programs are open to traditional undergraduate students as well as nontraditional students interested in pursuing a new career path. The AISH Career Certificate program in Wellness, Health and Nutrition is a Year 2 specialization that follows Year 1’s introduction to Food, Wine & Wellness. This Year 2 specialization in Wellness, Health, and Nutrition builds upon the foundation year by advancing students’ knowledge of the wellness industry and relevant nutrition, personal training, and lifestyle factors to prepare them for diverse careers in the health and wellness field.
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Application Requirements
Complete online application
Personal statement (300-500 words)
Transcript (if applicable – see Details)
Passport scan (photo page)
USF student conduct form
Italian privacy consent form
Application Closes
Academic year: June 15, 2020
Fall term: June 15, 2020
Spring term: November 1, 2020
Apps accepted on a rolling basis, and after closing as space permits
Program Dates
Academic yr: Sept 1, 2020 – May 14, 2021
Fall term: Sept 1, 2020 – Dec 17, 2020
Spring term: Jan 26, 2021 – May 13, 2021
Dates may vary as a result of add-ons
Age: 18+
Subject Experience: To enroll directly into Year 2 (bypassing Year 1), students must demonstrate previous experience (see Details & Program Overview).
English Language: Non-native English language speakers must submit TOEFL: 500+ (paper-based), IELTS: 5+, OOPT: 50+, or equivalent.
Academic Year: High school graduate or above.
Program Overview
The Year 2 specialization program in Wellness, Health, and Nutrition allows students to progress in the health and wellness field and develop an advanced understanding and broad skillset relating to many facets of physical and mental wellness. The Year 2 specialization includes a block set of courses that build on the foundational year in Food, Wine, and Wellness Studies (Year 1) however, students can choose to enroll directly into Year 2 if they meet certain prerequisites (see Prerequisites below).
Program Objectives
The Year 2 specialization in Wellness, Health, and Nutrition offers a rigorous combination of hands-on learning and lecture-based lessons, and will advance the student’s skills so they can effectively serve diverse demographics as wellness professionals. Students will develop expertise and knowledge in Mediterranean diet and health, nutritional cooking, yoga philosophy and practice, personal training, as well as day spa operations management.
Students will directly apply their skills, problem-solving abilities and knowledge to a real-life situations through project-based learning within the Sorgiva Spa, one of the campus’ unique CEMI organizations (Community Member Engagement Institutions) which is open to the public and operated by students and staff. In addition to the experiential learning experiences within the Sorgiva Spa, students are mentored throughout the program by accomplished faculty that directly represent the health and wellness industries.
Career Opportunities
The program focuses on both production and individualized skills necessary to find gainful employment or pursue future certifications in a wide variety of positions in the health and wellness field, including personal trainers, rehabilitation and massage therapists, yoga instructors, wellness consultants, and nutrition specialists.
Duration and Certification
Students can enroll in one semester (Fall or Spring) or complete two consecutive terms for a full academic year. Students who complete the full academic year will earn a certificate in Wellness, Health, and Nutrition with the exception of students who enroll in the Direct Access Track (see Prerequisites, below), who will instead receive an official letter from Florence University of the Arts confirming their completion of the program, along with a transcript. All students receive undergraduate course credit and a US transcript issued by the University of South Florida upon successful completion.
Prerequisites
Year 2: To enroll in this Year 2 specialization in Wellness, Health, and Nutrition students can either continue after completion of the Year 1 Food, Wine and Wellness Studies or begin directly in Year 2 by meeting the requirements below. For either option, students must have a high school diploma and be fluent in English. Students wishing to enroll in the second semester of the program only, must submit a transcript demonstrating successful completion of courses equivalent to the first semester courses.
Students wishing to begin directly in Year 2 without completing Year 1 can do so in the following ways:
Optional Internships (fee applies)
Students who complete a full academic year can supplement their program with either a non-credit 3 week internship or a 3-credit 6 week internship in their field of study. This internship can be added in the session after the regular program has ended. Contact SAI for more details.
Optional Italian Language (fee applies, except for Direct Access Track students)
Career Certificate program students can supplement their program with a 3-week, 3 credit intensive Italian Language course that takes place prior to the fall and spring sessions. Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of intensive Italian language are offered. *Direct Access Track students’ supplemental tuition already includes this optional language course.
The Wellness, Health, and Nutrition offers a Fall start date, and comprises two consecutive terms to create a full academic year. Each semester includes a set of four 3-credit courses and one 6-credit course. There is also a 1-credit Health and Safety Seminar at the beginning of the first semester. In addition, there is a mandatory non-credit experiential learning project during the January intersession, and the experiential learning projects during the semester intersessions, where indicated, are also mandatory.
The Year 2 Wellness, Health, and Nutrition specialization courses are:
Optional intensive Italian Language (August intersession)
Fall Semester
Spa Operations and Management Experiential Learning (session I)
Menu Development (session I)
The Science of Happiness: Skills and Wellbeing (session II)
Cooking Light: Contemporary Techniques fro Healthy Living (session III)
Health, Fitness, and Wellness in Italy (session IV)
January Intersessions
Mandatory: Special Project Experiential Learning
Optional: Intensive Italian Language
Spring Semester
Day Spa Operational Experiential Learning (session I)
Nutritional Cooking (session I)
Yoga Therapy: Philosophy and Practice (session II)
Dietetics and Nutrition in the Mediterranean (session III)
Personal Training and Wellness (session IV)
For the full detailed course descriptions please contact us.
Direct Access Track: Students who enroll in the Direct Access Track will complete two pre-determined courses in the two, 3-week short sessions prior to the start of their program:
Introduction to Nutrition
Lifetime Nutrition, Wellness, and Physical Activity
For further information regarding direct access track please contact SAI admissions.
Career Certificate program students are offered the choice between SAI’s two services models: 360° Services, which includes our full services and housing; and Select Services, designed for more independent students and no housing. The program fee differs for the two service models (see Fees & Budgeting).
SAI 360° Services includes our full services!
Pre-departure and Re-entry services
SAI Select Services includes the important on-site services!
Pre-departure and Re-entry services
Pre-Departure Calendar | |
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June 15 2020* |
Application Closes Applications accepted after closing as space permits. |
Within 1 week of acceptance |
SAI Deposits Due $500 Confirmation Deposit (per term, applied toward program fee) $300 Security Deposit (refundable) |
May 1 2020* |
50% of Total Program Fee Due Students who are accepted and submit SAI deposits after this date will have an amended pay schedule. Either 50% or 100% of Program Fee will be due within 5 business days, based on the deposit payment date. |
June 1 2020* |
SAI Scholarship Application Deadline Students wishing to apply for an SAI scholarship must have all application items submitted by 11:59pm Pacific Time on this date. |
July 1 2020* |
Balance of Total Program Fee Due |
On-Site Calendar | |
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September 1 2020* |
Arrival & Program Start (360° Services Only) 360° Services students arrive into Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola (FLR) between 9:00am and 6:00pm for SAI airport pickup and transfer to SAI housing. |
September 2 2020 |
SAI Orientation SAI orientation introduces students to their city while covering safety, policies, housing, and culture. |
September 3 – 4 2020 |
FUA Academic Orientation FUA orientation includes academic policies and information, as well as opportunities to meet other students and professors. |
September 8 2020 |
Classes Begin: Session I |
September 24 2020 |
Classes End: Session I |
Sept 28 – Oct 2 2020 |
Intersession Week Students are required to attend their projects/ shifts during intersession weeks. |
October 6 2020 |
Classes Begin: Session II |
October 22 2020 |
Classes End: Session II |
October 26 – 30 2020 |
Intersession Week Students are required to attend their projects/ shifts during intersession weeks. |
November 3 2020 |
Classes Begin: Session III |
November 19 2020 |
Classes End: Session III |
November 23 – 27 2020 |
Intersession Week Students are required to attend their projects/ shifts during intersession weeks. |
December 1 2020 |
Classes Begin: Session IV |
December 16 2020 |
Classes End: Session IV |
December 17 2020* |
Program End 360° Services students must move out of SAI housing by 10:00am to return home or pursue independent travel. |
*Please note: Arrival dates differ if Optional Italian Language, Internship, or Direct Access Track courses are added. Contact our office for dates.
Pre-Departure Calendar | |
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November 1 2020* |
Application Closes Applications accepted after closing as space permits. |
Within 1 week of acceptance |
SAI Deposits Due $500 Confirmation Deposit (per term, applied toward program fee) $300 Security Deposit (refundable) |
October 1 2020* |
50% of Total Program Fee Due Students who are accepted and submit SAI deposits after this date will have an amended pay schedule. Either 50% or 100% of Program Fee will be due within 5 business days, based on the deposit payment date. |
October 15 2020* |
SAI Scholarship Application Deadline Students wishing to apply for an SAI scholarship must have all application items submitted by 11:59pm Pacific Time on this date. |
December 1 2020* |
Balance of Total Program Fee Due |
On-Site Calendar | |
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January 26 2021* |
Arrival & Program Start (360° Services Only) 360° Services students arrive into Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola (FLR) between 9:00am and 6:00pm for SAI airport pickup and transfer to SAI housing. |
January 27 2021 |
SAI Orientation SAI orientation introduces students to their city while covering safety, policies, housing, and culture. |
January 28 – 29 2021 |
FUA Academic Orientation FUA orientation includes academic policies and information, as well as opportunities to meet other students and professors. |
February 2 2021 |
Classes Begin: Session I |
February 18 2021 |
Classes End: Session I |
February 22 – 26 2021 |
Intersession Week Students are required to attend their projects/ shifts during intersession weeks. |
March 2 2021 |
Classes Begin: Session II |
March 18 2021 |
Classes End: Session II |
March 22 – 26 2021 |
Intersession Week Students are required to attend their projects/ shifts during intersession weeks. |
March 30 2021 |
Classes Begin: Session III |
April 15 2021 |
Classes End: Session III |
April 19 – 23 2021 |
Intersession Week Students are required to attend their projects/ shifts during intersession weeks. |
April 27 2021 |
Classes Begin: Session IV |
May 12 2021 |
Classes End: Session IV |
May 13 2021* |
Program End 360° Services students must move out of SAI housing by 10:00am to return home or pursue independent travel. |
*Please note: Arrival dates differ if Optional Italian Language or Direct Access Track courses are added. Contact our office for dates.
*Please note: Students completing the full year program participate in January intersession which arrives on January 3, 2020 and also participate in graduation on May 13, 2021. The program therefore ends on May 14, 2021.
SAI Program Fees* | USD |
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Application Fee | $120 |
Security Deposit Refundable at the end of the term. |
$300 |
Program Fee: Fall Semester Includes tuition, standard housing and SAI 360° Services (see What’s Included). |
$14,800 |
Program Fee: Spring Semester Includes tuition, standard housing and SAI 360° Services (see What’s Included). |
$15,175 |
Program Fee: Academic Year (2 Semesters) Includes tuition, standard housing and SAI 360° Services (see What’s Included). |
$20,775 |
Optional / Additional Fees: | |
Direct Access Track (2 pre-semester courses) Includes SAI Select Services, and optional intensive Italian or English language course. |
$3,600 |
Optional 3 week Italian Language Course Before regular term, includes housing (shared room). |
$3,000 |
Optional Non-Credit Internship (3 weeks) After regular term, includes housing (shared room). |
$2,300 |
Optional 3 Credit Internship (6 weeks) After regular term, includes housing (shared room). |
$3,840 |
Optional Private Room Housing Supplement – Fall Private room in a shared apartment, with a shared bathroom. |
$1,060 |
Optional Private Room Housing Supplement – Spring Private room in a shared apartment, with a shared bathroom. |
$1,300 |
Optional Homestay Housing Supplement Price varies by single/double occupancy and meals. |
contact SAI |
International Mailing Supplement When applicable, students are charged an international mailing supplement to ensure visa paperwork arrives in a timely manner. |
$90 |
*prices are subject to change
SAI Program Fees* | USD |
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Application Fee | $120 |
Security Deposit Refundable at the end of the term. |
$300 |
Program Fee: 1 Semester Includes tuition and SAI Select Services, no housing (see What’s Included). |
$10,900 |
Program Fee: Academic Year (2 Semesters) Includes tuition and SAI Select Services, no housing (see What’s Included). |
$13,500 |
Optional / Additional Fees: | |
Direct Access Track (2 pre-semester courses) Includes SAI Select Services, and optional intensive Italian or English language course. |
$3,600 |
Optional 3 week Italian Language Course Before regular term, no housing included. |
$2,100 |
Optional Non-Credit Internship (3 weeks) After regular term, no housing included. |
$1,400 |
Optional 3 Credit Internship (6 weeks) After regular term, no housing included. |
$2,240 |
International Mailing Supplement When applicable, students are charged an international mailing supplement to ensure visa paperwork arrives in a timely manner. |
$90 |
*prices are subject to change
Housing is only included in SAI 360° Services programs. Students selecting SAI Select Services are responsible for securing their housing independently.
Standard Housing: Student apartment
SAI student apartments are convenient and well equipped, with shared occupancy bedrooms (option to upgrade to private bedroom, if available). Typical residences house 2 – 8 students and contain a combination of private and shared bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living areas. Furnishings, a washing machine, basic kitchen supplies, bed linens and towels are provided. All apartments are equipped with wireless Internet. Housing assignments are single gender; other housing configurations may be available under limited circumstances. SAI on-site staff is available to respond to any maintenance needs that may arise.
Optional Housing: Family homestay (additional fee applies)
SAI homestay families are thoroughly screened and are accustomed to welcoming visiting students into their homes. Homestays provide a shared or single bedroom in the family home with basic furnishings. Breakfast and/or dinner daily are included. Please note that some homestays may be outside of the city center and require a commute to reach school.
Passports
Passports should be valid for 3 months after planned departure from Italy.
Student Visas
In accordance with Italian law students studying in Italy for 91 days or more are required to obtain a student visa. Those with Italian/EU citizenship are exempted. Non-US nationals should consult their local Consulate for details on student visa requirements.
Students must appear in person at the Italian Consulate to present their student visa application. Our Student Visa Office is available to assist students in getting ready for the appointment; SAI provides student visa consulting for all our students at no cost.
SAI is dedicated to providing academic and cultural learning experiences abroad that enhance global awareness, professional development and social responsibility. We concentrate our programs in Europe, with a focus on in-depth learning of individual European countries and their unique global role in the geopolitical economy, humanities, and in the arts.