The core of each student's academic program is a six-credit seminar: History, Politics, and Diplomacy of France and Europe. The course will incorporate academic research projects and field study excursions that will take full advantage of many French, European, and international institutions discussed in the classroom. A major component of the core course is the capstone project that will enable students to do research in many areas of current events in Paris and Europe.

In addition to the mandatory core course and French language study, the program offers electives in African, European, and French international relations, politics, and government. The core and elective courses are taught in English.