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Short-term programs offer the possibility of gaining international experience without an extended time commitment. They vary from internships to faculty-led seminars, to coursework-based programs, to independent teaching assignments. Many take place during the summer months, although other timelines may be accommodated. The following programs offer graduate level credit.
Global
Seminars
Global Seminars are short-term study abroad programs led by University
of Minnesota faculty during winter break or May session.
| India | » Sacred India: Architecture, Environment, Spirit |
| Jamaica | » The Arts Culture of Jamaica |
| Mexico | » Mexican Popular Culture |
| Thailand | » Understanding Southeast Asia |
Custom
& Departmental Programs
Travel with knowledgeable professors and fellow students for three
to four weeks and examine the topic of study from an in-depth
international perspective. Program eligibility varies by program
and department. The following programs offer graduate level credit.
| CFANS | » Community
Involvement in Water and Land Use Issues in China » International Experience: Horticulture in New Zealand |
| CDES | » Architecture
in Istanbul |
| Dept. of Political Science | » Relations Between Europe & North America |
| GSD | » Summer Course in Modern Icelandic |
| Center for Spirituality & Healing | » Global
Healing Traditions: Shamanism of the Amazon & Andes » Tibetan Medicine, Ayuverda, and Yoga in India |
| Social Work | » Social Work in Chile |
SPAN
Conduct independent research in-country under the direction of a
University of Minnesota instructor. Program includes preparatory
course on campus and writing an academic research paper.
Outside Programs
The following programs are just a sample of outside programs in which graduate students have the opportunity to receive graduate level credit.
| University of Iowa | |
| DIS | » Study in Denmark |
| UM, Morris |
You may also search for additional graduate level programs through:
Petersons and IIE also publish study abroad catalogs that are in the Learning Abroad Resource Center. In order to receive graduate level credit and financial aid through these programs you will need to use the Outside Programs process for graduate students.
Last modified on July 2, 2008 |