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Long-Term Study Abroad Programs

CALDWELL AFFILIATED STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

WASHINGTON SEMESTER PROGRAM OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Under the Washington Semester Program of American University , Caldwell students spend one semester in residency at American University, taking advantage of the many resources of the Washington D.C. area.

The program involves a seminar, internship experience and the option of an independent research project or course elective. Washington Semester students earn a full semester of credit and can focus on one of several areas of study : American Politics, The Middle East & World Affairs, Global Economics & Business Foreign Policy, International Law and Organizations, Journalism, Justice & Law, Peace & Conflict Resolution and Transforming Communities.

Students enroll at Caldwell University during this semester, but pay tuition at the American University rate and may use federal financial aid. The program is open to second semester sophomores, juniors and seniors. Eligible students must submit two applications: the American University Application and the Caldwell Study Abroad Application . Scholarships may be available.

For more information, contact Dr. Domenic Maffei , Chair of the Department of History and Political Science.

Dominican University’s Summer Study in Fanjeaux for Dominican Colleges and Universities (Fanjeaux, France)

This international summer study experience brings together faculty, administrators, students and staff from U.S. Dominican schools to southern France. Mornings are spent in study, afternoons in excursions to historic sites in southern France with a focus on places significant in the early history of the Order of Preachers. As a community of learners, students will enjoy simple living and good meals at the Belvedere, a Dominican guest-house. Students will visit many interesting sites in southern France, including places that are special to the Dominican Order’s early years. Proposed plans for the daily tours from Fanjeaux include Prouilhe, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Albi, Collioure (on Mediterranean), Montségur, Grottes de Niaux (prehistoric paintings), and Chateau de Puilaurens. The program concludes with four days in Paris.

Students will take a three-credit course, “France in the Middle Ages,” and learn about the history, philosophy, art and literature of the period, both in class and on field trips. The interdisciplinary course is taught in English; no previous knowledge of French is necessary.

Airfare travel grants plus $1000 towards tuition costs may be available for up to two full-time members of the Caldwell University student body interested in participating and advancing the College community’s dialogue about the Dominican mission and tradition. Students must complete a separate application for a Student Airfare Grant.

Eligible students must submit two applications: the Dominican University application and the Caldwell Study Abroad Application. To obtain an application or for more information visit www.dom.edu/fanjeaux or contact Paulette Banko at pbanko@caldwell.edu. Caldwell staff/faculty intending to participate in the program should contact Paulette Banko for a staff/faculty application.

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY (ENGLAND)

Leeds Trinity University has a Catholic faith foundation and is located in Leeds in Horsforth, West Yorkshire, England. Through the exchange agreement, Caldwell University students do not have to pay any tuition fees to Leeds Trinity University; students would only pay for accommodation, food, airfare, etc…

Course offerings can be found here.

Universidad Iberoamericana (Dominican Republic)

UNIBE is a private non-profit university established in Santo Domingo in 1982. It is one of the leading universities in the Dominican Republic, recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and technology of the Dominican Republic. The main campus is located in the heart of the capital in Santo Domingo and the second campus is located in Cap Cana located in La Altagracia, touristic city at the east side of the island.

As a pluralist university, UNIBE encourages scientific and philosophical diversity, respects religious and political ideologies, and makes no distinction on the basis of gender, age, race, and ethnic background, national origin, physical handicap, veteran status or creed.

UNIBE offers a variety of programs and courses for many different types of majors. UNIBE welcomes students to experience the culture, music, activities, excursions, service learning, and beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic. Through the exchange program that Caldwell University has with UNIBE, students have the opportunity to travel and explore in the Dominican Republic while taking courses through our long term study abroad and faculty-led trips.

Caldwell students can pick from a variety of courses and programs to study in Santo Domingo or Cap Cana. UNIBE offers a variety of different majors that include Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Psychology, Law, Education, and many others.

Our faculty-led short term trips are associated with our DREAMS Leaders Scholars program that is grant funded. Students may have the opportunity to fund their trip through campus work opportunities. For more information, contact the study abroad advisor.

EXTERNAL STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

The following are some Study Abroad programs that Caldwell students have previously attended. Students are welcome to study at other programs outside the list, but understand that they have not been pre-vetted by the college community.

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