FYSA Georgia Tech Europe
Academic Requirements
All students in the FYSA program are required to take 3 credit hours during the Global @ Home experience.
These 3 credit hours are:
– APPH 1040: Scientific Foundations of Health (2 credits): This course satisfies the Georgia Tech Wellness requirement.
– GT 1000: First-Year Seminar (1 credit): This course provides information about both preparation for the abroad program and about Georgia Tech in general and includes important skills such as resume building and class schedule coordination.
All FYSA Georgia Tech Europe students are required to take 12-15 credit hours during their time abroad.
Within those 12-15 credits, there are 2 required classes:
– GT 2000: Metz – Gateway to France and Europe (1 credit): This is an introductory course that all GTE students are required to take to adjust to life abroad.
– ENGL 1101 or 1102: Composition I or II (3 credits): Students who have prior credit for 1101 through AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment will take 1102. Both courses are required under Core Area A: Essential Skills and are typically taken within the first year.
Aside from these 2 requirements, students have the ability to choose their remaining 8-11 credit hours from the courses offered at GTE during that semester. For the course list along with textbooks and syllabi, visit the GTE website.
Course selection will be done in consultation with the student’s major academic advisor to ensure the appropriate courses are taken. College of Design students must speak with their academic advisor prior to determining if they can attend FYSA.
New students can access their core and major requirements through their Degree Works page or the Georgia Tech Core Requirements page. Major requirements can be found on respective major websites.
Spring Course schedules will be formed with help from Academic Advising based on classes taken in the summer and fall semesters. FYSA has no Spring course requirements.
More About GT 2000
As the only required class that is common to the entire FYSA@GTE cohort, GTE 2000 is the cornerstone of this FYSA track. Building on concepts introduced in the summer-session GT 1000 course—such as intercultural sensitivity, mindful learning, empathy, and global citizenship—this course challenges students to reflect on the meaning of place, culture, and historical context. GTE 2000 is designed to enhance the experience of living and learning in France and the European Union.
The FYSA Faculty Director teaches GTE 2000, with guest instruction by a Georgia Tech-Europe French professor and guest speakers from the GTE community. GTE 2000 is also an important opportunity for community building and bonding between the students and a chance to learn alongside a globally minded cohort.