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Programs Overview

JCMU runs programs throughout the year (see Academic Calendar). Programs vary in duration, topic, and cost. Need some help? Schedule an advising appointment or check our events page for upcoming study abroad fairs or info sessions.

Japanese Language & Culture Programs

Programs that include training in Japanese language training.

Four JCMU students wearing colorful kimino and gazing at cherry blossoms on a tree with a blue sky behindSemester Japanese Language and Culture

12-14+ credits | ~15 weeks | Every Fall (September - December) or Spring (January - April)

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Non-intensive Japanese language study from beginner through advanced with electives offered in various tracks: Japanese Culture & Society (fall and/or spring), Advanced Japanese + Internship (fall), Politics & Diplomacy (fall), and TESOL (spring). 

Japanese paper lanterns glowing on a dark evening at a local summer festivalSummer Intensive Japanese Language

10 credits | ~9 weeks | Every summer (June - August)

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Intensive Japanese language study at levels 1 (beginner) through 4 (advanced). 10 credits per level.

Upcoming Summer Short Programs

2- or 3- week programs in summer exploring other topics in Japan. 

A JCMU student standing with a group of students and teachers in front of a Japanese school buildingReligion and Society in Japan

4 credits | ~3 weeks | Summer 2026 (May 7 - 28)

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A JCMU student standing with a group of students and teachers in front of a Japanese school buildingInternational Trade in Japan

3 credits | ~3 weeks | Summer 2026 (May 7 - 28)

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Past Programs (not currently running)

The following programs are not currently scheduled to run during the upcoming academic year, but they have been offered in recent years and might run again in the future. Contact the JCMU East Lansing office if you would like to receive information the next time these programs are offered. 

A JCMU student standing with a group of students and teachers in front of a Japanese school buildingBusiness Communications in Japan

3 credits | ~3 weeks | Summer 2025 (May)

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Two JCMU students laughing and feeding deer in Nara, JapanCriminal Justice in Japan

3 credits | ~3 weeks | Summer 2025 (May)

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A JCMU student standing with a group of students and teachers in front of a Japanese school buildingTeaching English in Japan (TEJ)

3 credits | ~3 weeks | Every summer (May)

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