Description
Combine special classes for foreign students with regular courses
at Pontifícia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
during the fall semester. The summer program is an interdisciplinary
study of Latin American and Caribbean health and nutrition problems
in the context of Dominican culture and society. Summer students
with two years college-level Spanish may continue in the fall semester
program.
Curriculum
Enroll for the fall in advanced Spanish, special area studies courses
for foreign students, regular university courses in public health,
and an independent research course. Summer program coursework includes
Spanish and an interdisciplinary seminar on Latin American/Caribbean
health and nutrition. Fall instruction in Spanish by Dominican faculty;
summer in English by Dominican and US faculty. Typical credits:
12-18 for Fall Semester; 8 for Summer Session.
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.
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.
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 CIC web site.
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