Gain real-world experience in early childhood education this summer!

* Unfortunately, due to low enrollment this program has been cancelled for 2013

Make Paris your classroom this summer, as both a student and a teacher! As part of this dynamic program students will be exposed to the cultural atmosphere surrounding education in France, including participation in interactive seminars, workshops, field visits as well as other networking opportunities throughout the course. 

In pairing historical and current perspectives of early childhood education with hands- on experience in the city of Paris, this summer program will have you exploring your own teaching techniques in a new culture. While in Paris, also visit various early childhood education sites and learn from the educators, teachers and parents in France, all while earning credit towards your degree.

Graduate Course:

• EDU 7006 – International Perspectives in Education
  
  The study of educational philosophy, culture, policy and practices in early childhood, childhood and adolescent settings abroad.

Credits: 3

Dates: June 22 – 29, 2013

Professor: Smita Guha, Ph.D

Accommodations:

• Option 1: Paris On-Campus Housing
  
  • Program Fee: $1,590 (Tuition and airfare NOT included)

• Option 2: Local Holiday Inn; Based on double occupancy
  • Program Fee: $2,490 (Tuition and airfare NOT included)

• Option 3: Local Holiday Inn; Based on single occupancy
  • Program Fee: $3,390 (Tuition and airfare NOT included)

*Please note: Tuition and airfare are not included the program fee. Please check the tuition based on your school and how many credits you choose to enroll in while abroad.

Meals: 2 group meals (including a welcome lunch and a farewell dinner); breakfast served daily

Suggested Deadlines:

• Application Deadline: April 22, 2013*
  *The France: Education program is accepting applications on a rolling basis. APPLY NOW!!

• Deposit Deadline: May 13, 2013

***Please also note that, at this time, graduate students are unable to apply through the St. John's UIS system. Graduate students must submit a completed paper  application  and an approved course option form to the  Office of Global Studies . Be sure to have the course option signed by your dean or academic advisor to ensure that you will receive credit toward your course of study.