Academics

IES is a cosponsored program. You receive resident credit for the courses you take. Your grades count toward your University of Minnesota GPA and each course appears on your transcript. More information can be found in the Academics Policy.

Coursework

Semester and academic year students enroll in a 4-credit Spanish language course and choose from a wide variety of courses in anthropology, art history, business, environmental studies, economics, history, literature, political science, international relations, and sociology. Regular university courses are available at the Universidad de Chile and the Pontifícia Universidad Católica. Take advantage of a service-learning project in connection with any of the program courses. Internships are available in business, the arts, and governmental agencies. Instruction in Spanish by Chilean faculty. Typical credits: 30 for academic year; 15 for fall or spring semester.

Health Studies Summer program students enroll in a clinical internship, which provides an opportunity to observe patient care at local clinics and public health organizations. In addition, students take Spanish for Health Practitioners, which is designed for students in health sciences. Typical credits: 8 for summer.

How to Find Academic Information

Some program websites offer short course descriptions while others offer full syllabi. Course information is available on the cosponsor’s website, and, if applicable, on the host university’s website. For more tips on terminology and finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.

When choosing courses, work closely with your college and/or major or minor adviser(s) to select courses that fulfill specific requirements. You can also consult the Liberal Education database to find courses that fulfill Liberal Education core and theme requirements, or submit courses online for approval. Use the Academic Planning for Study Abroad form (pdf) as a tool for selecting courses with your adviser. Visit the Advising webpage for more information and resources on choosing courses.

Navigating IES's Website

• Navigate to the program's main page from IES's web site using the drop down menus.
• Once on the program page, click "Course Offerings" from the menu on the left.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
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.

Last modified on November 21, 2008