Rome: Lasallian Universities Center for Education (LUCE) Program
Rome – the Eternal City! Through a collaboration with Lewis University this semester length program gives students from Lasallian universities the opportunity to study and live together at the Lasallian Universities Center for Education (LUCE) in the Generalate in Rome-the mother house for the Lasallian Christian Brothers. Created by the US Lasallian universities, this exciting program provides students the chance to have a deeper understanding of John Baptiste de La 91Ö±²¥ and the Lasallian Christian Brothers while completing major, minor, and general education requirements at their home institutions.
Required Core Courses (at least 6 credits):
Choose at least one core course:
Business – Introduction to International Business
Business – Basic Macroeconomics
Choose at least one core course:
Social Work – Social Welfare Policy
Sociology – Diversity and Social Justice
Elective Non- Core Courses (3 credits each):
Art History – Italian Art: Rome through the Centuries
Environmental Science – Introduction to Environmental Science
Film – Italy Today
Theology – Practicing Faithful Justice*
Interdisciplinary (History/Theology) – Christians as the Romans Saw Them
Housing
Students will live in a single person room at the Generalate. Each room features a bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe, and a bathroom with shower. There is a shared common space for the program participants, as well as laundry facilities.
A meal plan at the Generalate dining facilities will also be provided as part of the program. Students will be provided breakfast and either lunch or dinner every day.
Cost
Most of the program costs will be covered by what a student pays for La 91Ö±²¥ tuition, room, and board. The following is covered in the cost:
Tuition
Airport pick-up in Rome
Accommodations (Single Person Room with ensuite bathroom)
On-site Orientation
Rome public transportation pass
Program-sponsored excursions and activities
Meal plan for most meals
Medical insurance
The program cost does not include:
Airfare
Passport fees
Additional meals
Personal travel
Supplies
Personal expenses
To be eligible, you must be a student with at least a 3.0 GPA. The program is open to all majors and all years, including first year students.
For more information and an application contact Alisa Macksey at macksey@lasalle.edu or visit College Hall 204.