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Study Abroad Options for Education Majors

It is important for Education majors to demonstrate cross-cultural and global awareness. With thoughtful advance planning, students can study abroad and still graduate on time. Students can earn credit toward a concentration or can fulfill general education and elective requirements. Students should always consult an advisor in the School of Education (SOE) before considering a study abroad experience.

Classes from programs with established IU equivalencies are the easiest to incorporate into an Education degree. IU administered or co-sponsored programs have the greatest likelihood of these equivalencies. Undistributed course work must be reviewed by the SOE’s Academic Standards Committee; in addition to a syllabus and course description, the faculty committee may require samples of course work and an evaluation by the academic department in which you seek credit. For this reason, Education majors are encouraged to pursue IU administered or co-sponsored study abroad program options.

It is important for Education majors to plan early for an experience abroad so that factors such as courses and the timing of their studies abroad may be considered. Some programs are available to students as early as the summer between freshman and sophomore year. Other programs require students to be in at least their fourth semester of college. Not every Education degree program tolerates an interruption in the sequence of professional education courses. Education majors should consider studying abroad before they are admitted to the SOE, before beginning the clusters and/or student teaching, during summers or after their student teaching. Education majors can also consider a studyent teaching experience abroad through the SOE's Cultural Immersion Projects.

Consider the following types of programs:

Mainstreamed programs in English-speaking countries
(Mainstreamed programs involve taking regular classes with host national students.)
Mainstreamed programs that require proficiency in another language
Programs for Americans taught in English or other languages
Overseas projects through the SOE's Cultural Immersion Projects

I. IU Programs

II. Other IU Programs

III. Affiliated Study Abroad Programs

IV. Other Non-IU Options

I. IU Programs

By choosing one of the following IU programs, students will receive comprehensive advising from Overseas Study in cooperation with major advisor(s). Unless otherwise noted the programs offer both semester (SEM) and academic year (AY) options. Those with summer options are noted (SUM).

Eligibility, housing, program date,cost and financial aid details for each program can be found on individual program flyers. The Information Center also has comprehensive program notebooks with more detailed information. If you have further questions or want to speak with an advisor about academic issues, please call Overseas Study to arrange an appointment.

Mainstreamed Programs in English-Speaking Countries

Programs:

Mainstreamed Programs in Other Langauges

These programs require proficiency in a second language and offer different degrees of mainstreaming. Variety and number of courses varies by program.

Programs:

Programs for Americans Taught in English or Other Languages

We offer a number of programs that provide a limited selection of area studies courses that are taught exclusively for Americans. Generally one language class is required for programs that operate in a country where English is not the native language. Some of the programs offer classes only in the host country’s language. Coursework taken on the programs may fulfill general education, elective, concentration or minor requirements.

Programs: in English:

Programs: in another language:

II. Other IU Programs

Education majors are encouraged to consider the Cultural Immersions Projects sponsored by the School of Education. This program offers students teaaching placements in a number of countries around the world, including Australia, China, Costa Rica, Engalnd, India, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Turkey or Wales. See http://education.indiana.edu/~cultural. More information can be found in the W.W. Wright Education Building, Suit 1044.

Additional programs are coordinated by IU departments, schools or campuses. In all cases information about the programs (e.g. program details, credit awarded, financial aid, eligibility, deadlines, costs, application instructions, etc.) must be sought from the sponsoring unit.See the Big List for more information.

III. Affiliated Study Abroad Programs

IU does not offer programs in every location and language, so students may choose to search fromamong the list of affiliated programs and AESOP programs that are administered by other institutions.

As a general rule, the mainstreamed programs are most likely to include courses that fulfill major requirements. Offerings in the programs designed exclusively for Americans are limited and students should review the courses that are available and then consult Overseas Study for guidance.

IV. Other Non-IU Options

If students still do not find something that suits their needs,they should consult the non-IU program instructions to get information on locating a program and procedures to follow.

Please also follow these steps:

Consult with an SOE advisor to determine which courses would be appropriate to take at other institutions.
Submit a letter to Academic Standards Committee outlining proposed overseas study plans with alternate courses. ASC meets monthly except during summer.
Determine re-entry plan for IU and SOE, including registration dates and priority courses.

Office of Overseas Study

Franklin Hall 303
601 East Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405
Tel: 812-855-9304
Fax: 812-855-6452
overseas@indiana.edu

Last Updated: October 29, 2008
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