Discover the World: Education

For the first-time ever, St. John’s The School of Education is offering specialized courses for students within the Discover the World program!

Make sure you check out your financial aid award letter. Many students are eligible for increased aid when they study abroad, so it may be much more affordable than you think!

This unique opportunity provides all undergraduate education majors with a chance to spend a full semester abroad while staying on track for graduation. As part of the Discover the World: Education program, you will take classes in Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Seville, Spain with two specially designed courses that connect the program to your academic discipline. The program offers a multi-faceted perspective on European culture, art, and politics, while allowing you to pursue your regular education coursework.

Through our coursework and service activities—including options at an elementary school located across the street from our Rome Campus—you will encounter extraordinary opportunities to engage with the people and cultures of modern Europe. Above all, you'll build a stronger academic portfolio by living and learning in three European cities in a single semester.

Join us for the all-new Discover the World: Education program.  Following the program’s modular format, we feature an innovative, modular class format that splits your 15-week semester into three, five-week sessions. This way, you’ll take one or two courses in each city, allowing you to fully concentrate on and absorb your coursework. Upon returning from Europe, you will be able to continue your classes in New York in the spring, including service learning and observation hours, to ensure you stay on target for graduation.

Students will enjoy the flexibility of multiple teaching methods, taking face-to-face classes in Rome, Paris and Seville and one Online Learning course spanning the entire semester.

Discover the World: Education Course Requirements

EDU 1008 Special Education Foundations & Accommodating Student Needs (1-12): An overview of students within the full range of abilities encompassing their physical, cognitive, social and psychological needs. Focus is on characteristics of learners with disabilities; the historical, social and legal foundations of special education; assessment strategies and intervention techniques; individualizing instruction and working as a team member with special student populations; use of assistive and instructional technology and vocational considerations in programming for exceptional children. Offered as a full-semester Online Learning course for students abroad and those attending the Queens campus - no restrictions.Credit: 3 semester hours

EDU 1011 Human Relations in Multicultural and Inclusive Settings: Working with students with the full range of abilities as individuals and as members of groups, with emphasis on personal awareness and interpersonal communication. Parent and community involvement as well as focus on appreciation of the values and cultures of English language learners. Cooperative learning projects, seminars and individual projects will be carried out as models for classroom practice utilizing human relations skills and group dynamics. Offered as a five-week modular course in Rome.

While in Rome, you will also have the opportunity to select one of the other popular courses:

In Paris, you have the choice of:

And in Seville, your options include:

For full course descriptions, please click here.

In addition, you will also be able to take additional Online Learning courses while abroad based on availability. Please check with your dean or academic advisor for more information.

Some of the most exciting learning experiences take place outside the classroom. You will have the opportunity to work with Academic Service Learning and volunteer in classrooms in Paris and Rome.  

Live and learn outside the classrooms and the city walls. We want you to make the most of your time abroad, so we typically schedule classes four days a week, leaving you with a long weekend to study and “discover” on your own.

Fall 2013 Program Fee: $7,990*  (Price includes travel between DTW countries only. Airfare to and from Europe is not included, nor is tuition.)

*Great News! In an effort to make study abroad accessible to as many students as possible, St. John’s is now offering additional financial aid toward semester programs abroad. To find out how much your personalized Study Abroad Grant would be, and get a better understanding of the financial comparison between studying abroad and studying on a New York campus, see the Global Studies Financial Aid letter that was sent to the homes of all freshmen, sophomores and juniors.

Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.   Apply Now!