When are programs offered? Internation programs are offered in
the Winter and Spring breaks and during the Summer. Winter and Spring break courses
are registered as a Spring semester course.
When are the dates for the Spring Break Study Abroad Programs? MSASS Spring-Break
Study Abroad (2007) Programs will take place Friday, March 9 to Sunday, March 18, 2007
Seats are limited.
What are the options & prices? Options and prices are listed under the more
information links for each country. Please see the
Descirptions by Country page.
Do I get course credit, field hours or continuing education? You can earn 3 credit
hours (elective), field hours or continuing education credits depending on the internationl
program.
Do I need a passport and/or visa? For all trips you need a current passport.
See
http://travel.state.gov/ or
http://www.americanpassport.com for
information on getting a passport.
Are there any scholarships available? Please see the
Scholarships page.
How do I sign up for a program? Please contact the person listed by each
program under contact information and course description. For each program students must be
interviewed to participate. There is a deposit required to hold your spot. More information will be
provided to you during the interview process.
Why would you want to be involved in a Study Abroad? The cost, time, and your
course curriculum/requirements may not allow you to study a year or semester abroad.
Therefore, a short study during Spring Break may be the next best alternative. It is a
wonderful way to be exposed to another culture.
What does the research say about Study Abroad programs? Students who
study abroad are able to compare social services, policy, and practice with an intent to understand
their own system better and learn about alternative approaches to social problems.
Students are also provided an opportunity to experience a culture different from their own as a way
to promote personal growth, enhance cultural sensitivity, and expand their world views ( In Lindsey
E.W., 2005, Study abroad and values development in social work students, Journal of
Social Work Education, 43, (2), 229-248). The literature also suggests that short-term
international experiences have provided positive benefits for students (In Evanson, T. & Zust,
B., (2004, The Meaning of Participation in an International Service Experience Among Baccalaureate
Nursing Students, International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship,1, (1), 1070). In
addition, much is written about study abroad programs and educational gains made such as values
clarification, attitude change, personal development and maturity (In Immetman, A,
Schneider, P.,1998, Assessing student learning in study-abroad programs: A conceptual
framework and methodology for assessing student learning in study-abroad programs, Journal of
Studies in International Education, 2, (2), 59-80).
Who do I contact for more information and can you give me a description of each program?
Please see the contact person as listed for each program. Please see the
Descirptions by Country page for more
contact information.
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