Study AbroadIndiana Wesleyan University undergraduate students may participate in a variety of international and domestic locations. Although opportunities for graduate students are more limited, so do exist. Graduate students interested in such study must have a 3.0 GPA or better and must be approved by application only. Graduate students must consult with the appropriate division chair for a determination of the maximum number of credits which may be earned through study abroad, as well as deadlines for application. Study Abroad for Undergraduate Students Undergraduate students who wish to attend a semester abroad program must be in good standing with Student Development, have at least a 2.75 GPA, and have earned a minimum of 30 credits at IWU. Students must visit the Global Studies Office and their Academic Advisor a full year or more prior to the participatory semester. The academic advisor and student will need to consult with the director of records to find the best application of credits from these programs. Study Abroad students must apply and be approved through the Global Studies Office by the appropriate semester deadline (December 15 for fall or summer of the next year; April 30 for spring of the next year). Students are required to register for course work with the Registrar's Office at Indiana Wesleyan University prior to departure for the semester program. Changes to registration after departure may result in credits not being accepted at IWU or applied as elective credit. All semester abroad programs will cost at least the amount of the current year's IWU tuition, room and board. Any tuition and room and board costs over and above those charged by IWU will be forwarded to and are the responsibility of the student. Remittance is made by the student to IWU upon receipt of invoice and will be forwarded to the cooperating institution by the IWU Student Account Services, CAS. Any other costs (travel, in-country excursions, insurance, vaccinations, medications and incidentals) not included in the program charges of the cooperating institution are the responsibility of the individual student and not paid to IWU. All IWU catalog withdrawal and reimbursement policies apply to study abroad and are not superseded by individual program policies. Any external sources of scholarship and financial aid such as federal and state grants, PELL grants, and student loans will be applicable to approved programs. Partial institutional aid may be awarded to students for affiliate programs. All IWU institutional aid is applicable to IWU Zambia. IWU Zambia This study abroad program takes Nursing students to Zambia. Students are accompanied by IWU faculty and take a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students are charged the current year's tuition, room and board and are responsible for travel costs, insurance, vaccinations, medications, personal incidental expenses, excursions, and other non program costs. IWU students may apply their full institutional aid package to this program. For more information, contact: globalstudies@indwes.edu CCCU BestSemester Programs American Studies Program (Washington, D.C. "Students will have a network of internships and mentoring relationships available in the nation's capitol. Along with the internship component, students choose a track of courses centering on either public policy or global development." For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/asp Australia Studies Center (Sydney, Australia and New Zealand) "This program is a partnership with Wesley Institute of the Arts. Class trips include the Outback and New Zealand. Students live with an Australian family, take program core courses covering Australian culture and history, and can choose courses in the areas of graphic design, dance, drama, music, theology and counseling." For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/asc China Studies Program (Hong Kong, China) "This program is a partnership with Xiamen University located near the South China Sea. Students live in an international dormitory, and take courses in Chinese language, history, culture and religion; there is also the option of a business concentration that includes an internship. Class trips include Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai." For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/csp Contemporary Music Center (Nashville, Tenn.) "This program is located in Music City USA, and offers a variety of network opportunities in the music industry. The three study tracks include Artist, Business or Technical. Students hone their skills in each track with industry mentors. A complete music tour completes the semester." For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/cmc Latin American Studies Program (San José, Costa Rica) "Based in Costa Rica, this program's core courses cover history, religion, people and cultures of Latin America. Past class visits have included Cuba, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Panama. There are four concentrations: Latin American Studies, Advanced Language & Literature, International Business (fall only) or Environmental Science (spring only)." For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/lasp L.A. Film Studies Center (Hollywood, Calif.) "Students explore the art, craft and technology of film, with intensive hands-on production experience combined with real world exposure, all the while living and working in Hollywood. Various aspects of the film production, faith and artistic development are explored, and students hold an internship in the industry. Additional courses in narrative storytelling, professional screenwriting and professional acting are also offered." For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/lafsc Middle East Studies Program (Jerusalem, Israel) "Students learn from the children of Abraham by engaging the Arab-Muslim world as well as Israeli Jews and Christian Arabs. Based in Israel, students travel throughout the region including trips to Egypt, Turkey and Jordan. Arabic language study and service work with various aide societies are combined with interdisciplinary courses exploring the area's diverse religious, political and cultural issues." For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/mesp Scholar's Semester In Oxford (Oxford, England) "Students are members of Wycliffe Hall and Visiting Students of the historic University of Oxford. This program is one of intensive scholarship, and with personal attention to tutorials (one-on-one meetings with an academic expert in a chose topic), students are able to choose from the classics, English language and literature, history, history of art, musicology, philosophy, theology and more." NOTE: There are higher GPA requirements for the program. For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/sso Uganda Studies Program (Mukono, Uganda) This program is in partnership with Uganda Christian University, and provides three different study emphases. The Uganda Studies Emphasis is an immersion in university life with dormitory living, while the Intercultural Ministry & Missions Emphasis provides students the opportunity to live with a Ugandan host family. The Social Work Emphasis track is intended for junior and senior social work majors, with an emphasis on the social work internship." For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/usp Washington Journalism Center (Washington, D.C.) "Students spend an entire semester studying the history and future of newsrooms in America, developing hard-news writing techniques, and applying these lessons on the ground in a hands-on internship located on Capitol Hill. Students think through the implications of being a Christian working in the news media in a city that is home to both the powerful and the powerless." For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/wjc Descriptions of BestSemester programs used by permission from CCCU BestSemester Media Kit Other Affiliated Semester Programs: (description information compiled from program Web sites): Azusa Pacific University - Los Angeles "Students are challenged and equipped to live out their faith and values in one of America's largest and most divers cities. Students stay with local families, rely on public transportation, and are impacted with the church's opportunity to reach urban dwellers, all while taking classes and fulfilling service requirements of the program." Description from www.apu.edu/laterm/ For more information: http://www.apu.edu/laterm/ Focus Leadership Institute (Colorado Springs, Colo.) "This program is a lone-semester journey of study through the hows and whys of the Christian faith. Student leaders from both Christian and non-religious universities come to explore a unique academic approach to leadership in the areas of marriage, family, church, society and comparative worldviews." Description from www.focusleadership.org. For more information: http://www.focusleadership.org BCA Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain) This program is set on the Mediterranean coast within easy reach of the Costa Brava. Students live with host families, and take classes at the University of Barcelona in Spanish. Four semesters of college-level Spanish (or the equivalent) are a required prerequisite. Students are able to take classes in literature, art, psychology, international politics/policy/economics/relations, and business. " Description used by permission. For more information: http://www.bcanet.org Creation Care Study Program (Belize, Central America or Kaikoura, New Zealand) "This program connects Christian faith with the most complex, urgent global issues of the coming decades through studies in development, ecology, theology, and literature. Adventurous students embrace new intellectual and spiritual challenges while experiencing the unparalleled learning opportunities of tropical rainforests, mountain streams, and coral reefs." Description used by permission. For more information: http://creationcsp.org Gordon College in Aix - (Aix, France) "This program emphasizes gaining fluency in French. Located in the southeast province of France, students stay in the John Calvin Seminary dormitory and take some of their classes through a partnership with the University of Aix-Marsaeilles. Although the area around Aix is rich in history, with various museums and ancient architectural features, the atmosphere of art and culture make it vibrant and appealing." Note: There are language and GPA requirements for this program. Description from program website. For more information: http://www.gordon.edu/inaix Gordon College in Orvieto - (Orvieto, Italy) "This program emphasizes looking and listening for new inspiration in the traditions of artists, poets, saints and mystics of the past. Although students will study the Italian language, they also will take three of six courses offered in the visual arts, creative writing, history and literature. Students will live together in community amongst vineyards and olive groves, and excursions throughout the Italian countryside are part of the experience. NOTE: This program has a higher GPA requirement. Description adapted from program website. For more information: http://www.gordon.edu/inorvieto Houghton in Balkans - (Eastern Europe) "This program is geared towards honors students with junior or senior status. It take place primarily in Croatia, Bosnia, and Macedonia. This is a challenging program that focuses on the intersection and interaction of three global cultures: the Catholic/Protestant west, the Orthodox world, and Islam. Houghton in Tanzania - (Tanzania, Africa) An intensive 12-week semester offering the unique opportunity to experience life as most Africans themselves experience it. Students will be exposed to Africa on a broad front including history, anthropology, environment, languages, politics, and religion. Students will see needs and evaluate them in the light of their Christian beliefs. Extended trips away from Iringa Houghton campus site (Tanzania) include nearby game reserves and Wahehe and Maasai tribal villages. Description adapted from program website. For more information: http://www.houghton.edu/academics/off-campus-programs/houghtons-programs/houghton-in-tanzania/ Irish Studies Program - Taylor University - (Greystones, Ireland) This program is designed to expand cultural and spiritual awareness through the opportunities students have for studying and experiencing the history and culture of Ireland, including Celtic and contemporary Irish studies and the fine arts. Students will also experience fine Irish hill-climbing as part of the curriculum. Description adapted from program website. For more information: http://www.taylor.edu/academics/study-abroad/semester-studies/irish-studies-program.shtml Ecuador Semester - Taylor University - (Cuenca, Ecuador) "This program is a partnership with the Universidad de Azuay and the Verbo Church of Cuenca, and provides and in-depth immersion into the Latin American culture, the Spanish language, and the beautiful country of Ecuador while taking classes and living in home-stays. Although the semester has an emphasis in culture and language, students are able to take classes in Biology, Business, Christian Education and Social Work." Description from program website. For more information:http://www.taylor.edu/academics/study-abroad/semester-studies/ecuador-semester-program Jerusalem University College (Jerusalem, Israel) This program introduces students to the culture and religions of the area, especially Judaism, Islam and the variety of Christian traditions. Students gain a better understanding of the interplay of ideologies and customs in the Middle Eastern historical, political, and social relationships and an understanding of biblical studies, especially the Old Testament Scriptures, the roots of the New Testament in the Old Testament, and the Greco-Roman-Judean world of the first century. Description adapted from program website. For more information: http://www.juc.edu LCC International University (Klaipeda, Lithuania) "Students live and study immersed in an Eastern European student body, and become more culturally competent through hands on experience. Discover the best of Eastern Europe as the program takes you to cities in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Russia. Select from a wide range of courses (all courses are taught in English) that could meet general education requirements or requirements for your major. Internships are also available." Description used by permission. For more information: http://www.lcc.lt/study-abroad-lithuania Trinity Christian College Semester in Spain "This program provides high quality Spanish language, history and culture instruction in an experiential format. All instruction is in Spanish. Students are housed in homes where continued language and cultural immersion can be experienced. The program offers courses at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels based upon student entrance exam scores. Description adapted from program website. For more information: http://www.semesterinspain.org Affiliated Summer Programs: The following affiliated programs offer summer options: Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies (Campuses in the Great Lakes, the Pacific Rim) The Institute has several locations including the north woods country of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and along the Pacific Rim of Washington state. The human and natural resources available to students through the Institute’s programs in teaching and research are extensive. Students interested in an outdoor/environmental emphasis in their major should ask their advisor about planning for this opportunity. Description adapted from program website. For more information: http://www.ausable.org/au.main.cfm CCCU - Oxford Summer Programme: (Oxford, England) "During the five-week program, students hone their research and writing skills and delve into the areas that interest them most while exploring the relationships between Christianity and the development of the British Isles, as affiliate members of Wycliffe hall at the University of Oxford. The program is structured for rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate and seminary students, non-traditional students, teacher, and those enrolled in continuing education programs. Description from program website. For more information: http://www.bestsemester.com/osp Focus Leadership Institute (Colorado Springs, Colo.) See information listed above in semester programs. For more information: http://www.focusleadership.org Jerusalem University College: (Jerusalem, Israel) Various courses including those based in biblical studies, geography and history are offered throughout the summer months at various times. Please consult the Web site for more information. Description adapted from program website. For more information: http://www.juc.edu LCC International University (Klaipeda, Lithuania) See information listed above in semester programs. For more information: http://www.lcc.lt/study-abroad-lithuania Trinity Christian College - Semester in Spain (Sevilla, Spain) See information listed above in semester programs. For more information: http://www.semesterinspain.org |