Multi-Cultural Practicums in 18 Countries for Educators & Administrators

   3 - 6 Credits. Start Monthly. Special Summer+Year-End Holiday Courses

Workshops benefit professionals working in a multi-cultural environs who wish to earn non-degree distance education credit graded (A-F, S/U). (Portuguese 113 is graded S/U only.) The goal is to better integrate study abroad into the professional development approval process and academic degree curriculum while improving inter-cultural competence. Since students travel independently (not accompanied by US faculty abroad), participants must possess the maturity of character and work ethic to succeed in this type of self-directed program with full access to resources and research opportunities of the host country. Special features include:

• Intensive Immersion US University Courses Abroad (100 to 500 Level)
• Choice of 50 Outstanding Study Locations in 18 Countries on 4 Continents
• Integrated Pre-Departure and 24:7 On-Site Emergency Support
• Medical, Accident, Medivac and Other Insurance
• Flexible Monthly Start Dates Year-Round including over the year-end holidays
• Flexible Course Loads: 3 to 15 Credits (2 - 15 weeks abroad)
• Uniform Fees for In/Out of State or International Students
• Inclusive Low Fees Cover Tuition, Lodging, Insurance & Most Meals
• Initial Transcript. (Check with your adviser regarding tax deductibility.)
• Service Learning, Volunteer & Internship Options
  • US faculty set course requirements, monitor academic progress, and determine final (letter) grades.
  • Foreign faculty facilitate completion of daily assignments, monitor attendance, & provide support services.
  • Administrative coordination is provided by the National Registration Center for Study Abroad (NRCSA).

Graduate Courses Available:

• SP 5590A - Topics in Spanish Linguistics, Literature, or Civilization. 3 Credit. Offered in twelve Countries
• SP 5590B* - Special Topics in Multi-Cultural Studies. 3 Credit. Offered in twelve Countries
• SP 5590C* - Topics: Education and the Multi-Cultural Classroom. 3 Credit. Offered in twelve Countries
• SP 5590D* - Topics: Social Services within the Multi-Cultural Community. 3 Credit. Offered in twelve Countries
• SP 5590E* - Topics: Improving Healthcare in a Multi-Cultural Society. 3 Credit. Offered in twelve Countries

*No foreign language proficiency required; paper may be written in English; for educators, counselors & administrators in all fields

Application Dates:

Workshops scheduled monthly in 18 countries (including year-end holidays). Applications accepted year-round.

Course Fees

Application Fee $385 - $300 of which is used twoards the final cost of your program. Course fees (below) include US University tuition, course materials, homestay lodging, most meals with native speakers, insurance & cultural activities. For a complete list of all undergraduate & graduate courses click here.

 Prices are for applications received before September 30, 2008. Prices for 2009 will be posted October 1, 2008.

2 Week - Three Credit Workshops in 18 Countries!