Explore the World and experience another culture through Dean's study away program.
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ serves as the home institution and school of record for the . This exciting program allows qualified high school graduates to start college in 1 of 7 amazing global locations, earning 12-13 college-level credits toward your ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ degree. Locations include Barcelona, Berlin, Kyoto, London, Monteverde, Rome and Sydney. Students may spend 12 weeks in one location or may combine designated locations for two six-week experiences. Students may also opt to spend their entire first year abroad.
Confident, ambitious students, who seek to become true global citizens, are encouraged to experience culture outside of their comfort zone by spending time away through ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ’s Study Away Program. The program includes three options to meet a variety of interests and needs:
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ offers one or more academic courses per year that include a 7-10-day trip as part of the course. The professor for the course, together with other faculty and staff, serve as group leaders. The courses are full academic classes, such as History of Theatre, International Business, Theme Park Management, or the History and Culture of France and Spain, and students earn academic credit and a letter grade for the course. During the course, students then take a trip to apply their learning. For example, the History of Theatre course traveled to London and Paris, visited historical sites related to theatre, and saw plays that they had been studying. Students in the International Business course traveled to China to tour businesses and meet with business leaders. History and Cultural Studies courses have included a spring break trip to the countries they studied in class, bringing an in-depth understanding of what they were seeing on the tour. Information about trips are publicized at least one full academic semester or academic year prior to the course and trip so that students and their families have plenty of time to plan! Eligibility: Students need to meet any course pre-requisites and obtain permission from the course instructor to enroll in the course and the trip. Students are responsible for the travel costs, which range from $3,500 - $4,500. Students are eligible to apply for educational loans to cover the cost of the trip.
You can have a wonderful study away experience without ever leaving the United States! ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ provides domestic study away opportunities through The Washington Center, The National Outdoor Leadership School and The Disney College Program.
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ is formally affiliated with located in Washington D.C. There are three parts to this 15-credit program: an intensive 32-hour per week internship; Career Readiness Programming; and an academic elective that the student selects. Internships are available for students in any major. Upon admission to the program, the Washington Center works collaboratively with their students to match them with an internship related to their career interests, an internship that will help them obtain the knowledge, skills and experiences needed as they work toward achieving their career goals. The Washington Center also offers 1-2 week intensive seminars for which students may receive academic credit.
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ is formally affiliated with the (NOLS). NOLS is a recognized international leader in wilderness education. Excursions occur throughout the world. U.S-based locations include Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains, and the Southwest. Other locations include Canada, Mexico, India and East Africa. Students participating in NOLS for college credit earn 19 credits for a semester experience and 27 credits for a full-year experience. Courses include Environmental Studies; Practicum; Risk Assessment and Leadership. Students will acquire outdoor skills ranging from backpacking to mountaineering to wilderness medicine. Depending on the program chosen, students may also obtain certificates in Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness EMT, CPR, Leave No Trace Trainer.
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ students may participate in As a part of the Disney College Program, participants have the incredible opportunity to complete a 12-credit internship in one of the parks and participate in Disney Learning and Networking opportunities. This truly unique program allows participants to network with leaders, take part in career development workshops and one-on-one career advisement meetings, and build transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, guest services and effective communication. Students do
not learn their internship placement until after they have been admitted by the Disney College Program, and have accepted the offer. Students interested in this program need to clearly articulate how this experience will help them build the essential professional skills to achieve their career goals.
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ students have lots of options for study abroad for a short experience (2-3 weeks), a full semester (fall, spring, summer) or a year: at Bard College Berlin, Regent’s University London, Rome Campus/Assumption University, Semester at Sea, or in many other countries throughout the world through one of our affiliated partners.
Through Dean’s agreement with , students can study in the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. This program offers two options: Liberal Arts Berlin and Arts and Society. Liberal Arts Berlin is designed for students studying English, global studies, history, liberal arts and studies, psychology, and sociology, and offers theme-based discussion-based seminars that often blend two (or more) disciplines, such as sociology and urban design, or philosophy and art history. Arts and Society is designed for students in the creative arts, including those studying dance and theatre who are seeking to create and study art, and explore the role of the arts in social change.
ISEP Exchange
Study at over 50 countries! Dean is a new member of ISEP Exchange, which allows students to study abroad seamlessly. Students pay Dean and receive tuition, housing, and meals while abroad. Students can rank several schools (up to 10 programs) that they would most like to attend, and ISEP will work to place students in a school they are excited about! ISEP gives a likelihood of placement to make your planning easier. You have the option of studying in English or in the local language. There are also cultural opportunities available while abroad. March 1st priority exchange deadline for Study abroad in the following fall, and September 15th priority exchange deadline for Spring Study abroad.
As with all study abroad, the Dean Study Away Program Director is available to help you decide between all of your options, including ISEP.
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ partners with to provide a dynamic and exciting study abroad opportunity for our students. Located in the heart of central London in one of the historic royal parks, Regent’s provides a wide variety of courses, including business, management, human resources, marketing, public relations, event management, acting, global theatre, film, TV, digital media production, history, politics, international relations, foreign languages, social sciences, psychology, culture studies, fashion design, fashion marketing, communication design. The student population comes from all over the world, with only 20% from the United Kingdom. Class are small, and taught by faculty. There is a full array of student services, including advising, clubs and activities, accessibility services, tutoring, and counseling. Students may live in an on-campus residence hall.
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ is affiliated with Assumption University's program in Rome, Italy, where the city become the classroom. The campus in located in an authentic neighborhood and features an Italian chef. This full-semester semester program immerses students in the history, art, and culture of one of the world’s most celebrated cities. Staffed by Assumption University faculty, the program offers a seamless study abroad experience that forever enriches your life—intellectually, culturally, socially, and professionally. Two-weekend excursions included in tuition feature trips to Venice, Naples, Florence or more. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the world—and yourself—while pursuing a rich and rewarding academic curriculum focusing on everything from the Italian language, art history, and drawing to philosophy, theology, and business. The program is available to ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ students in the fall semester, and in the spring semester on a space-available basis.
Learn more about .
Dean is affiliated with a truly unique study abroad experience: it is a floating college where the world is quite literally your classroom. Together with 500-550 students and faculty/staff, students live and study on a ship while traveling to 10-12 countries over the course of an academic semester. The itinerary varies by semester. Students earn 12 credits: Global Studies plus three additional electives selected from 70-75 course offerings.
Dean also partners with several study abroad organizations, including , and . These organizations have locations throughout the world, including Ireland, Scotland, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, India, Bhutan, China, Indonesia, Nepal, Vietnam, South Africa, Ghana, and Senegal. The types of available programs include theme-based programs and major-based programs. Depending on their interests and goals for their study away experience, students can immerse themselves in the local culture and live with a family, learn a new language or complete all studies in a foreign language or live the life of a “typical” college student in a university overseas. Meet with the Study Away Program director to learn more about these possibilities.
To be eligible for short-term, semester and academic year-long experiences, students must have completed two semesters of college with at least 30 completed credits prior to studying away, have completed DCA 200, have a cumulative GPA of a 3.000 or higher, and be in good judicial and financial standing. For courses with trips, students must meet any required course prerequisites. As a rule, students must complete their full-semester study away experience by the end of their 7th semester (1st semester of their senior year).
There is a multi-step application and approval process for any study away program opportunity.
Courses with trips: You will work directly with the course instructor for these experiences. You must meet course prerequisite and trip participation requirements and complete all needed paperwork as required by the course instructor.
Short-term (1-3 week), Full Semester, and Full Academic Year Programs:
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Melissa P. Read, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Study Away Program Director mread@dean.edu | 508-541-1654 | Dean Hall Room 203