|
- Jarabacoa (summer) and/or Santiago (fall), Dominican Republic
- Fall semester, Summer Session
- 1 year for summer program, 3 years (or 2 years plus summer program) for fall semester
- Freshmen & above
- Homestays
- Sponsored by CIC, administered by the University of Iowa
Description
Students may enroll in either the summer or the fall component of this program, or in both.
Summer component (7 weeks, 8 credits): Based in the mountain town of Jarabacoa, the summer component includes classroom study, educational excursions to sites relevant to the study of Dominican health and nutrition, and a research project related to program themes under the guidance of the faculty director and program staff.
Fall component (typically 12–18 credits): Based at Pontifícia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the city of Santiago, the fall semester component consists of PUCMM courses for foreigners complemented by a community health practicum, a major research project, and access to regular PUCMM courses.
The two components are quite different and complement each other nicely; students are encouraged to consider enrolling in both.
Curriculum
Summer component: All students take a 3-credit Spanish course at the appropriate level and a 5-credit interdisciplinary seminar on Latin American/Caribbean health and nutrition culminating in the research project. Instruction is in English by Dominican and US faculty.
Fall component: Students enroll in advanced Spanish (required); Dominican and Caribbean studies for foreign students; a required Research Seminar and related field research project; any of several health-related courses, including one built around a field practicum; and the possibility of taking a regular PUCMM course alongside Dominican students. Instruction is in Spanish by Dominican faculty.
Eligibility & Application
Open to freshmen and above with 2.5 GPA,
and demonstrated interest in health and nutrition. One year college-level
Spanish required for Summer Session, 3 years college-level Spanish
required for fall semester (or 2 years plus successful participation
in the summer program). Applications reviewed until early March
deadline.
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Estimated Cost
Students from the University of Minnesota participating
on this program are charged a program fee that is inclusive of the cosponsored
program's fee and a University of Minnesota fee to cover the cost of application
processing, advising services, orientation, course registration, grade transfer
and posting for resident credit, assistance with financial aid, and international
health insurance. This administrative fee ranges from $500 to $1,500 and varies
by program. The cosponsored program's portion of the program fee can be used to
assist in estimating cost and is available at the program site linked below. In
most cases, airfare, field trips, meals, and personal expenses are additional.
An adviser in the Learning Abroad Center can help you find complete cost information.
See Financial Resources
to find resources about comparing costs.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying
abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636,
email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online
staff directory.
For specific program questions, contact the program directly.
More Information
To apply, go here or for more information
on this program, or visit the program website.
Last modified on November 4, 2009 |