This is the first version of the 2024–25 General Catalog. Please check back regularly for changes. The final edition and the historical PDF will be published during the fall semester.
The University of Iowa sponsors a wide variety of study abroad programs in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. Students may choose from summer, fall, or spring semester, academic year, spring break, and winter session programs that complement and extend the university's academic programs across the curriculum.
Study Abroad offers programs to appeal to a broad range of majors and interests. Major Advising Pages (MAPs) are created to help students better understand how study abroad can fit into their programs of study. International internships are also offered in many locations. The program search engine, Search UI Study Abroad Programs, allows students to browse information about study abroad programs.
Students also can participate in study abroad programs sponsored by other accredited U.S. and international institutions. They should obtain advance approval of all transfer credit by completing a Study Abroad Credit Approval Form.
Additionally, Study Abroad offers some virtual global courses and internships that take place entirely online but are internationally focused and make connections in host countries around the world.
Information on University of Iowa study abroad programs is available from Study Abroad.
Study Abroad is located in the International Programs suite in the University Capitol Centre (UCC). Students can meet with their assigned study abroad advisor in the Study Abroad office or virtually via Zoom.
Study Abroad Courses
ABRD:3010 Iowa Regents in Wales: Swansea University arr.
Swansea University in Wales, UK; students take regular university coursework in humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, business, and engineering. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 3.00 minimum GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, and sophomore or higher standing.
ABRD:3011 Iowa at Oxford arr.
Unique opportunity to spend an academic year fully matriculated at the University of Oxford; students enroll in a wide range of courses at Mansfield College, one of 38 colleges that make up the University of Oxford; as an Oxford student, participants take part in Oxford's personalized tutorial system, attend lectures, share accommodations with local students, and become fully immersed in the social and academic culture of one of the mostly highly regarded academic institutions in the world. Requirements: 3.70 GPA, sophomore standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3012 Iowa Regents in Scotland: University of Edinburgh arr.
Advanced undergraduate study at the University of Edinburgh; humanities, social sciences, science, engineering. Fall and/or spring. Requirements: GPA of at least 3.00.
ABRD:3013 IES London: Study London arr.
Coursework in international economics, finance, management, creative and performing arts, literature, communications, cultural studies, and political science, as well as a huge variety of credit-bearing internship and service learning opportunities; option to enroll directly in a local British university; the IES Study London program provides a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of contemporary British society; students combine coursework with study outside the classroom to explore the rich heritage of the United Kingdom, as well as its contemporary social, economic, and political culture. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3014 IES London and Jamaica Health Practice and Policy arr.
Opportunity to study global health issues in the United Kingdom and Jamaica; students enroll in courses in public health, social welfare, and comparative health care in London, and spend their final ten days of the program completing a capstone experience in Mona, Jamaica hosted by the University of West Indies in Mona; ideal for students focusing on preprofessional medical studies, public health, anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology. Semester. Requirements: 3.00 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3016 IES London, United Kingdom Today arr.
Unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of contemporary British society; courses in international business, management, literature, communications, cultural studies, film studies, political science, and sociology; students combine coursework with study outside the classroom, and explore the rich heritage of the United Kingdom as well as its contemporary social, economic, and political culture. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3017 IES London: University College London arr.
Unique opportunity to directly enroll at the University College London, one of the top-ranking universities in the world; students live and study with their British peers in the heart of London while choosing from a huge variety of courses in biology, chemistry, engineering, economics, English, fine art, global health, history, management, and many other popular majors; students are fully immersed in British culture and truly learn what it's like to be a Londoner through engagement with locals and taking advantage of IES field trips around the country. Semester or academic year. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, GPA of at least 3.30 (3.70 to enroll in economics courses, 3.50 to enroll in English or management courses); and junior or senior standing.
ABRD:3018 Creativity, Imagination, and Play in London arr.
Students learn about art, culture, and human development through an exploration of London and nearby sites; use of rich museums, galleries, architecture, food, and community organizations of Britain to investigate how art and culture are produced through tours, making, visual journaling, and site-specific play; for preservice teachers, artists, and designers who want to incorporate global perspectives into their practices. Requirements: 3.00 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing. Recommendations: enrollment in teacher education, education studies and human relations, or art/design program.
ABRD:3020 London Performance Study arr.
Selected theater productions, lectures, performances, discussions, written exercises, workshops, cultural activities. Credit may be applied toward a University of Iowa major in English or theatre arts. Summer.
ABRD:3025 International Business in London arr.
Study of the international business environment in one of the world's financial capitals; may count toward undergraduate business major or Certificate in International Business. Winter. Prerequisites vary depending on classes being offered. Requirements: junior standing.
ABRD:3026 IES Internships London arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; interning full time in student's chosen field. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3028 Shakespeare's England arr.
Students go out into the streets, museums, theatres, and even forests of London to see the way the city inspired and continues to inspire some of the greatest writing in English; London is a center of modern film industry and a capital of international finance and technology, yet Shakespeare and Chaucer would still be able to recognize the shape of many of its winding streets; students get to know Shakespeare's England through readings, writings, and performances. Requirements: 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3030 Iowa Regents in Ireland: University College Cork arr.
Regular coursework in all disciplines at University College Cork in Ireland. Fall and spring semesters. Requirements: sophomore standing and GPA of at least 3.00.
ABRD:3031 IES Internships Dublin arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; interning full time in chosen field. Eight weeks in summer.
ABRD:3034 STEM and Irish Studies in Dublin arr.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students from Big Ten schools study together in Dublin; courses include introductory physics II with lab, and a course on Irish history and culture. Requirements: major in a STEM field, 3.00 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, and completion of MATH:1550, MATH:1560, and 4 s.h. of PHYS:1611.
ABRD:3035 Irish Writing Program arr.
Dublin, Ireland; writing workshops directed by Irish writers, literature courses taught by faculty. Summer.
ABRD:3036 IES Dublin Irish Studies arr.
Offering coursework in economics, entrepreneurship, management, creative writing and literature, communications, cultural studies, and political science, as well as a huge variety of credit-bearing internship and service learning opportunities, the IES Dublin Irish Studies program addresses all aspects of contemporary Irish society; students combine coursework with study outside the classroom for the opportunity to discover the rich heritage of Ireland and its contemporary, social, economic, and political culture. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3037 IES Dublin: Trinity College Dublin arr.
Unique opportunity to enroll at Trinity College Dublin; students live and study with their Irish peers while choosing from a huge variety of courses in biology, business, chemistry, drama and film, English, engineering, economics, Irish language, psychology, and many other popular majors; students are fully immersed in Irish culture and truly learn what it's like to be a Dubliner through engagement with locals, taking advantage of IES field trips around the country, and enrolling in one of Ireland's oldest and finest institutions. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 3.30 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, second-semester sophomore or higher standing at time of participation, and at least one year of successful coursework at the UI or another bachelor's-degree granting institution.
ABRD:3038 IES Dublin: Gaiety School of Acting arr.
Unique opportunity to directly enroll at the National Theatre School of Ireland's Gaiety School of Acting; students become engaged in intensive, conservatory-like training in acting for theatre, film, and television at Ireland's premier acting school; situated in the heart of Dublin and offers a rare chance to be fully immersed in Irish social and academic culture at a world-class institution focusing specifically on performance art. Semester or academic year. Recommendations: 2.75 GPA, theatre arts major or minor, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3039 IES Dublin Writers Program arr.
Study of contemporary Irish authors, as well as those of the past, this writers program is designed to inspire and challenge writers to elevate their skills to the next level; Dublin is a city that caters to the lovers of all things literary with vibrant and varied literary and visual arts scene, an abundance of eclectic bookshops, and quirky cafés; managed by the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Abroad. Requirements: clear interest and commitment, demonstrated preparedness/maturity, minimum 2.75 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, and completion of at least one semester of college-level study.
ABRD:3040 IES Dublin: Dublin City University arr.
Dublin City University (DCU) offers a wide variety of challenging courses; the program appeals primarily to students who are ready for the challenge of adapting to an entirely new academic culture that requires significant independent work. Requirements: clear interest and commitment, demonstrated preparedness/maturity, minimum 3.00 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, completion of at least one semester of college-level study, and 18 years of age.
ABRD:3044 IES Internships Vienna arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; full-time internship in student's chosen field in Vienna, Austria. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3045 Academic Year in Freiburg arr.
Combination of special program classes, German for foreigners, and regular degree coursework in most liberal arts subjects at Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany. Academic year. Requirements: at least four semesters college German with GPA of at least 3.00.
ABRD:3046 IES Internships Berlin arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; eight weeks over the summer interning full time in the student's chosen field. Requirements: two semesters of college-level German, 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, good academic and disciplinary standing; non-U.S. passport holders should verify eligibility for German visa prior to application.
ABRD:3047 Global Engineering: Berlin arr.
Students enroll in a basic engineering course taught according to syllabi developed by the University of Iowa College of Engineering; visits and excursions to observe practical applications of engineering principles discussed in class. Four-weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing; may require additional prerequisites depending on specific course offered.
ABRD:3048 USAC Luneburg Program arr.
The Lüneburg program is ideal for students interested in learning German language and focus on European Studies—specifically Germany's role within the European Union; students greatly expand their language skills and knowledge of German society through formal coursework and personal interaction with host culture. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing at time of application and through departure, and minimum UI and cumulative GPA of 2.50.
ABRD:3049 Sustainable Chemistry arr.
Chemistry topics central to questions and research of sustainability (e.g., urbanization, biodiversity, conservation and climate change, adaptation and mitigation) and the Rhine region of Germany, Switzerland, and France recognized as being at the forefront of advancement in these areas; the Rhine River Valley at the heart of industrial and urban sustainability efforts in Europe provides an ideal opportunity to collaborate with industry and academic leaders in sustainable chemistry. Requirements: 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing. Recommendations: completion of CHEM:1120 with a minimum grade of C-.
ABRD:3050 IES Freiburg European Union arr.
Students live and learn about European politics, economics, business, and international relations; courses taught in English (e.g., global leadership, political science); exposure to the European Union and beyond. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3055 SIT Switzerland International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, 2.50 GPA, and emotional maturity due to subject matter.
ABRD:3062 CIEE Paris Critical Studies Program arr.
Analysis of literature, film, and other forms of visual expression through use of contemporary critical theory; interaction among fields of literature, aesthetics, and psychoanalysis; examination of problems involved in such analysis; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for students with advanced French language skills. Requirements: 3.00 cumulative GPA, five semesters of college-level French, and previous coursework in relevant fields.
ABRD:3063 CIEE Paris Open Campus arr.
Combines an interdisciplinary academic program on contemporary French society and culture (taught in French or English) with opportunity to develop strong language skills; contemporary social issues in politics, Francophone cultures, and Muslim communities in Europe; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for intermediate-level French students. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3064 CIEE Rennes Liberal Arts Program 12 s.h.
Increase language ability and knowledge of France and French culture; opportunity to take regular university classes alongside French students; intensive language and humanities coursework; cultural activities; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for intermediate or advanced intermediate students. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA, 3.00 GPA in French language, and four semesters of college-level French.
ABRD:3066 CIEE Paris Global Institute Summer Program arr.
Students take courses in several different disciplines; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. One, two, or three four-week summer sessions. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and four semesters of college-level French.
ABRD:3069 USAC Lyon Program arr.
Intensive French language beginning with second-year French; additional courses in French culture, history, art, politics, and other disciplines are taught in both French and English. Requirements: GPA of at least 2.50, good academic and disciplinary standing, and completion of two semesters of college-level French or equivalent.
ABRD:3070 USAC Pau arr.
Beginning through advanced French language study at the University of Pau; additional courses in French culture, literature, politics, history, and other disciplines. Taught in English and French; no previous study of French required. Requirements: GPA of at least 2.50.
ABRD:3071 Study Abroad in Montpellier arr.
Special courses for international students or regular courses with French students at University of Montpellier; taught in French. Semester or academic year. Requirements: four semesters of French.
ABRD:3072 Montpellier Summer Language Program arr.
Advanced French language and course on contemporary France that explores current perspectives on immigration; visits to local organizations dedicated to naturalization services; public housing; immigrants' rights, nonviolence, antiracism, and antidiscrimination; excursions around Montpellier and other social activities; option to take accelerated language track in either four- or eight-week program; development of language skills in various contexts depending on level (beginning through advanced) and prescribed curriculum at each level. Six weeks. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and average grade of B in French coursework.
ABRD:3074 IES Internships Paris arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; interning full time in student's chosen field. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: four semesters of college-level French, 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3075 CEA Paris: Summer Internship arr.
Students spend a summer immersed in Parisian culture and gain valuable hands-on skills in an international internship in one of Central Europe's economic and cultural capitals; placement in an organization or company that aligns with professional and academic goals; building a network of contacts while gaining hands-on international experience that employers value; CEA internship program includes personalized internship placement and academic courses; internship work schedules may vary depending on industry standards in career field. Requirements: minimum 2.75 GPA, first-year or higher standing at time of application, and good academic and disciplinary standing. Recommendations: French language skills encouraged but not required.
ABRD:3083 USAC Torino Program arr.
Academic coursework, practical learning, tours, site visits, and integrated cultural experience; content in diverse academic areas of business, architecture, and Italian studies; Italian language courses; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Semester, summer, or academic year. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and appointment with Italy study abroad advisor prior to application.
ABRD:3084 USAC Viterbo Program arr.
Academic coursework at Viterbo's historical Tuscia University of Viterbo; practical learning, tours, site visits, and integrated cultural experience; high-quality educational experience in art history and Italian studies; Italian language course; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Semester, academic year, or five-week summer session. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, good academic standing, and appointment with Italy study abroad advisor prior to application.
ABRD:3086 USAC Verona Program arr.
Language study and additional coursework in English or Italian; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Summer, semester, or academic year. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3087 USAC Reggio Emilia Program arr.
Language study and additional coursework in English or Italian; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Summer, semester, or academic year. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3088 CIMBA Italy Program arr.
Coursework in business and related disciplines in the Veneto region of Italy, taught in English. Four weeks in summer or 13-week semesters.
ABRD:3089 IES Internships Rome arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; interning full time in the student's chosen field. Eight weeks in summer. Recommendations: 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3090 IES Internships Milan arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; interning full time in student's chosen field. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3091 IES Milan Business Studies and Italy Today arr.
Offering coursework in liberal arts, social sciences, business, and music, the IES Abroad Milan program addresses all aspects of contemporary Italian society; students have the opportunity to take classes at one of six local partner universities or enroll in a part-time internship for credit. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3092 IES Rome arr.
Offering courses in art history, history, religious studies, and Italian, the IES Abroad Rome program focuses on full language immersion; students have the opportunity to take advantage of a part-time internship for credit. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3093 IES Rome Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management arr.
Course offerings in tourism and cultural management; students utilize Rome as their classroom while learning how to balance a thriving tourist industry with a sustainable cultural heritage emphasis. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3094 Wells College Florence: Lorenzo de Medici arr.
Unique opportunity to study and live in Florence, Italy; Wells College Florence study abroad program offers a rich and varied curriculum in English with more than 250 courses through Lorenzo de Medici. Requirements: 2.80 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3095 CEA Florence: Santa Reparata International School arr.
Students are challenged to transform their Italian experience into art through printmaking, fashion design, painting, drawing, and more; close instruction by practicing artists encourage contemporary work in response to Florentine traditions; designed for art and non-art majors. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3096 International Business in Italy arr.
Italy is used as the local environment to learn about the history of the European Union, development of the eurozone, and financial and political challenges being addressed therein; students explore how current economic and political decisions in Europe will drive the future of the worldwide economy. Requirements: 2.75 minimum UI and cumulative GPA, minimum of 30 s.h. completed prior to the program; sophomore or higher standing, and completion of FIN:3000.
ABRD:3097 European Ceramics Studio arr.
Students gain experience working in international studio settings in Europe; travel to designated sites, completion of original artwork, attendance at lectures, visits to relevant historic and contemporary sites, and working collaboratively with a studio team of peers and mentors to learn fabrication methods relevant to production of original works of ceramic art. Requirements: art major with experience in ceramics, minimum UI and cumulative GPA of 3.00, and good academic and disciplinary standing. Recommendations: CERM:2010.
ABRD:3120 Regents Hispanic Institute arr.
Study of Spanish language and culture in Valladolid, Spain. Six weeks in summer. Requirements: four semesters of college-level Spanish.
ABRD:3121 Cultures of Spain 3 s.h.
Study abroad in Madrid, the geographic and sociocultural center of Spain; overview of heterogeneous cultural landscape of Spain through interdisciplinary approach to its history; special attention given to conflict between two antagonistic national projects—one that understands Spain as a homogeneous entity and historically based on authoritarian forms of government, Catholic faith, and centralistic culture, and one that advocates for a plural conception of the country and emphasizes a liberal government, tolerance, and cultural diversity. Four weeks. Requirements: 2.50 cumulative GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3135 CIEE Portugal Program arr.
Intensive Portuguese language study (beginning to advanced levels) and area studies courses taught in English at Lisbon's Universidade Nuova; regular university courses are available to semester students with sufficient language proficiency. Summer, semester, or academic year. Requirements: GPA of at least 2.75.
ABRD:3136 European Innovation Academy arr.
The European Innovation Academy's Entrepreneurship Innovation Summer School is the world's largest entrepreneurship summer course focused on information technology innovations; accelerated mode of learning turns an idea into a start-up in only 15 days; entrepreneurial and ambitious students are inspired to innovate and prompt rapid growth, with the aim to achieve at least a 100M EUR valuation for their business; necessary mindset, skills, and knowledge are nurtured; tools and network provided in order to achieve set goals; University of Iowa students participate alongside students from other U.S. universities and countries. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3137 CIEE Lisbon Business and Culture arr.
Incorporation of intensive Portuguese language study (beginning to advanced levels) with business and elective courses taught in English at a Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) or a host university; regular university courses are available to students with sufficient Portuguese language proficiency. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3140 American College of Thessaloniki Semester arr.
Undergraduate studies in varied academic disciplines (business, history, international relations, psychology, fine arts, literature, philosophy, modern Greek language) at the American College of Thessaloniki. Taught in English.
ABRD:3142 Greece: Origins of Humanistic Counseling arr.
Origins of humanistic psychotherapy through an experiential exploration of the history and topography of Greece; students gain a deeper understanding of the culture in which humanism originated, unique environmental factors that promote a humanistic worldview, and critically analyze the evolution of humanistic theory from its philosophical beginnings to its status as a leading theory in counseling and psychotherapy; physical exploration, reading, reflecting, and on-site lectures; designed for masters and doctoral students who have had an introduction to theories of counseling and psychotherapy. Requirements: sophomore or higher standing, 3.00 minimum GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing. Recommendations: enrollment in a masters or doctoral program focusing on mental health (counseling, counseling psychology, couples and family therapy, social work) and prior exposure to counseling theory.
ABRD:3143 Writing Greece arr.
Creative writing program in Athens, Greece; exposure to ancient Greek literature and writings about Greece by various international travelers; these literary models are used to inspire original student writing about Greece including ancient and contemporary history, culture, people, and politics. Requirements: 2.75 GPA, sophomore or higher standing, positive evaluation of writing skills from a 4-6 page writing sample, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3144 City of Athens arr.
Ancient Athens from the Neolithic period to end of the Roman period; students study abroad and directly engage material remains and cultural aspects of the city to better understand ancient Athenian views on life and human experience through the objects they left behind. Requirements: 2.75 GPA, sophomore or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3145 Ancient Perspectives, Modern Eyes arr.
Faculty-led exploration of Greece; students visit ancient sites including locations such as Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, Delos, Santorini, and Crete; placement of ancient world views within a modern context in order to gain an appreciation for landscape, history, and significance of ancient Greece. Requirements: minimum 2.75 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, and sophomore or higher standing. Recommendations: honors standing, and related major or minor.
ABRD:3165 Archaeological Field Work Abroad arr.
Major archeology projects hosted at international excavation sites. Summer.
ABRD:3166 SIT Netherlands International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender arr.
Examination of the intersections of gender and sexuality with race, class, and religion; highlights experiences of a growing number of postcolonial and post-migration subjects living in these intersections; how identity is affected by gender, sexuality, race, religion, and class, both as they are experienced and as they are perceived, apart from looking at theories and applications of gender, LGBT, and sexuality studies in activism. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, and previous college-level coursework or other preparation in sexuality and/or gender studies.
ABRD:3170 SIT Iceland Renewable Energy, Technology, and Resource Economics arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific global issue. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, 2.50 GPA, and previous coursework in engineering, economics, environmental science or studies, or related fields.
ABRD:3180 CIEE Copenhagen Open Campus arr.
Students customize their experience by studying one of six academic tracks; courses taught in English by faculty drawn from higher education institutions across Denmark; traditional lectures are combined with cocurricular excursions and activities; the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) administers the program on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3181 CIEE Summer in Copenhagen arr.
Students take one course during each four-week session; courses taught in English by faculty drawn from higher education institutions across Denmark and vary by session; the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) administers the program on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.50 minimum GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3201 CIEE Alcala Language and Culture Program 6,12 s.h.
Established in 1999, the CIEE Study Center at the Universidad de Alcala (Alcala de Henares, Spain) provides an academic program for students with a high- intermediate to advanced-level of Spanish; the summer program (established in 2008) consists of language and culture courses offered through the Institute; all courses offered in Spanish; many approved for Spanish majors, minors, and general education requirements, and may be approved for other degree requirements; 6 s.h. taken in each four-and-one-half-week session. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA, 3.00 GPA in most recent Spanish course, four semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3202 CIEE Madrid Open Campus arr.
Students live and learn in Madrid, the dynamic capital city of Spain, and customize their experience by selecting courses from six academic tracks; block-schedule courses are taught in English and combine traditional lectures with cocurricular excursions and activities; the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) administers the program on behalf of a consortium, of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.50 cumulative GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3205 CIEE Alicante Language and Culture Program arr.
Rapid progress in language skills while taking area studies courses related to Europe and Spain; linguistic development and cultural immersion promoted through housing in Spanish-speaking homes and supplementary visits and excursions; administered by the Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 2.75 minimum GPA, three to four semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3206 CIEE Alicante Language and Culture Summer Program arr.
Development of Spanish language skills and knowledge of Spanish art, cinema, and culture in Alicante, Spain; linguistic development and cultural immersion through housing in Spanish-speaking homes, supplementary visits and excursions, content courses in Spanish, and direct enrollment at the University of Alicante; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for students with varying levels of Spanish. Summer. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA, four semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3208 CIEE Alicante Liberal Arts Program arr.
Development of spoken and written Spanish language skills; linguistic development and cultural immersion promoted through housing in Spanish-speaking homes, supplementary visits and excursions, content courses in Spanish, and direct enrollment at the University of Alicante; administered by the Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 2.75 minimum GPA, at least five semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3215 CIEE Barcelona Advanced Liberal Arts Program arr.
Development of fluency through direct enrollment in a wide range of regular university classes; classes taken alongside Spanish classmates who become friends and guides to the culture; dramatic improvement of Spanish language skills while living the language every day in the city and the university; for students with advanced Spanish language skills. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 3.00 minimum GPA, at least six semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3216 CIEE Barcelona Architecture and Design Program 12 s.h.
Exploration of the intersection of two fields in a city famous for its vibrant architecture and innovative design; courses offered by ELISAVA and CIEE allow a unique opportunity to collaborate in a joint core class alongside courses in student's track and Spanish language; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 3.00 cumulative GPA and valid passport at time of application; for design track students—design or related major or minor and four semesters of college-level Spanish.
ABRD:3217 CIEE Barcelona Business and Culture Program arr.
Development of competency in Spanish language while studying issues related to business in Spain and the European Union, Spanish language and culture; company visits, excursions, and homestays or student residence option in the vibrant city of Barcelona contribute to students' cultural immersion and development of language skills; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium; designed for students with varied levels of Spanish. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 3.00 cumulative GPA; three semesters of microeconomics, macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, or statistics; and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3218 CIEE Barcelona Economics and Culture Program 12 s.h.
Classes at a Spanish university for students with varying levels of Spanish and a strong background in economics; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 3.25 cumulative GPA, three semesters of microeconomics or macroeconomics, one semester of calculus, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3219 CIEE Barcelona Language and Culture Program 12 s.h.
Development of skills and competency in Spanish language while studying Spanish history, arts, politics, and culture; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 3.00 cumulative GPA, junior standing, one to three semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3220 CIEE Barcelona Language and Culture Summer Program arr.
Rapid progress in language skills while taking language, culture, or business courses in Barcelona; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for students with varying levels of Spanish. Summer. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA and four semesters of college-level Spanish.
ABRD:3221 CIEE Barcelona Liberal Arts Program arr.
Development of skills and competency in Spanish language while studying Spanish history, politics, and culture at Universitat Pompeu Fabra; cultural immersion and development of language skills through excursions and homestays or student residence option in the vibrant city of Barcelona; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 3.00 cumulative GPA, junior standing, four semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3222 CIEE Barcelona Business and Culture Summer Program arr.
Business courses in English (with optional communicative Spanish) in Barcelona; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA; two semesters of college-level microeconomics or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics; and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3230 CIEE Madrid Legal Studies Program 12 s.h.
Opportunity to further develop Spanish language skills while pursuing cocurricular program focused on law and public policy in Spain; goals achieved through a specially designed language course, course on legal issues in Spain, an optional internship, and law and political science elective course at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for highly motivated students with a strong Spanish background, from any academic discipline. Requirements: GPA of at least 3.00, six semesters of college-level Spanish, junior standing or above, and valid passport at time of application. Recommendations: good background in math/statistics in order to grasp the more theoretical focus of European business instruction.
ABRD:3231 CIEE Madrid Liberal Arts Program arr.
Opportunity to matriculate in a combination of content courses in Hispanic studies, regular university courses, and short seminars while continuing to improve language skills and take advantage of the vibrant and rich cultural milieu of Madrid; linguistic development and cultural immersion promoted through housing in Spanish-speaking homes, and supplementary visits and excursions; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for independent, advanced-level students. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 3.00 minimum GPA, five or six semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3241 CIEE Palma de Mallorca Business and Tourism Program 12 s.h.
Study business, tourism, and hospitality alongside Spanish students in a direct enrollment environment with a global perspective in Palma de Mallorca; development of management skills for future leadership in the tourism and hospitality industry; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA and valid passport at time of application. Recommendations: two semesters of college-level Spanish.
ABRD:3242 CIEE Palma de Mallorca Language and Culture Summer Program arr.
Established in 2006, the CIEE Study Center at Universitat de les Illes Balears provides an academic summer program for students interested in tourism; development or improvement of Spanish language skills while learning about Spain and Europe; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA, four semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3250 CIEE Seville Advanced Liberal Arts Program arr.
Achievement of fluency in spoken and written Spanish; wide variety of academic fields to gain deeper understanding from a Spanish perspective; direct matriculation in university courses, homestays, local and overnight excursions, conversational exchange program, volunteer opportunities, and independent study options in Seville, Spain. Requirements: 3.00 cumulative GPA, 3.00 minimum GPA in Spanish courses, six semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3251 CIEE Seville Business and Society Program arr.
Opportunity to study business in an international context through a combination of coursework in Spanish business, society, and language; related field visits to Spanish companies; designed for highly motivated students of business with advanced-level Spanish skills at the University of Seville's Business School; unpaid internships may be available to students with advanced language ability; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Semester or academic year. Requirements: at least 2.75 GPA; five semesters of college-level Spanish; 6 s.h. of microeconomics, macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, or statistics; and valid passport at time of application. Recommendations: good background in math/statistics to grasp the more theoretical focus of European business instruction.
ABRD:3252 CIEE Seville Business Internship Program 6 s.h.
Exposure to a professional workplace atmosphere in Seville, Spain for business students; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Eight weeks. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA, five semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3253 CIEE Seville Communications, New Media, and Journalism Program arr.
Valuable hands-on experience in a multifaceted academic and professional environment; courses through CIEE and with Spanish students at the Universidad de Sevilla; may include CIEE classes offered through the Liberal Arts program; social and cultural immersion of participants in the host society through specialized projects and extracurricular activities; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for students considering a career in any communication environment. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA, five semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3254 CIEE Seville International Business and Culture Program arr.
Spanish language improvement in Seville, Spain; courses in English, primarily in the field of international business; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for beginning to intermediate students. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 2.75 GPA, four semesters or less of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3255 CIEE Seville Language and Culture Summer Program 3,6,9 s.h.
Development of Spanish language skills and exposure to Spanish culture through an intense immersion experience; courses in Spanish language and culture, conversational exchange program, homestay program, and local visits and excursions; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Three, six, or nine weeks. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA, four semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3258 CIEE Seville Liberal Arts Program arr.
Achieve fluency in written and spoken Spanish; language acquisition and cultural immersion through housing in Spanish-speaking homes, involvement in volunteer opportunities, and conversation exchanges; courses at the CIEE Study Center, the University of Seville, and Pablo de Olavide University (UPO); administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA, five semesters of college-level Spanish, and valid passport at time of application.
ABRD:3261 CIEE Madrid Engineering and Society arr.
Spanish language and cultural studies combined with engineering coursework at the CIEE prestigious partner school, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M); students gain insight into Spanish business culture and real-world work experience through internships; courses in arts and humanities, business and law, and engineering taught in English or Spanish; courses in aerospace, energy, or biomedical engineering taught in English; courses complemented with CIEE cocurricular activities and excursions outside the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding. Requirements: 3.00 GPA.
ABRD:3270 USAC Alicante Program arr.
Intensive language study in Alicante, Spain; up to two years of university language requirements may be met in one semester; additional courses taught in English or Spanish; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Summer, semester or academic year. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic standing.
ABRD:3271 USAC Valencia Program arr.
Study abroad program in Spain offers an opportunity to learn or improve on Spanish language and cultural knowledge; appropriate for all levels of Spanish, this program also offers a wide selection of STEM courses taught in English. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3272 USAC Bilbao Program arr.
Intensive language study; up to two years of university language requirements may be met in one semester; additional courses taught in English or Spanish and include offerings in business and environmental sustainability; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Summer, semester or academic year. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic standing.
ABRD:3274 USAC Madrid Program arr.
Intensive language study; up to two years of university language requirements may be met in one semester; additional courses taught in English or Spanish; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Summer, semester, or academic year. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic standing.
ABRD:3276 USAC San Sebastian Program arr.
Intensive language study; up to two years of university language requirements may be met in one semester; additional courses taught in English or Spanish; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Summer, semester, or academic year. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic standing.
ABRD:3277 IES Internships Barcelona arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; interning full time in student's chosen field. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3278 IES Barcelona arr.
Opportunity to enroll in a variety of Spanish or English language courses in several disciplines. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good disciplinary and academic standing.
ABRD:3279 IES Granada arr.
Study abroad program for intermediate to advanced Spanish language students and Spanish majors. Requirements: 2.75 GPA, good disciplinary and academic standing, and two semesters of college-level Spanish for intermediate track or four semesters of college-level Spanish for advanced track.
ABRD:3280 Exploring Major Determinants of Health in Spain arr.
Explore the major determinants of health through a socioecological lens and compare them between Spain and the United States. Students gain an understanding of these health determinants and are challenged to consider ways in which they might be leveraged to promote public health. Requirements: minimum 3.00 GPA, sophomore standing or higher at the time of participation.
ABRD:3312 CIEE Buenos Aires Liberal Arts Program 12 s.h.
Critical appreciation of Argentina and its importance in Latin America from perspective of social sciences and humanities; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for advanced Spanish students with strong language preparation. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA and six semesters of college-level Spanish. Recommendations: completion of Spanish language course in session prior to study abroad and college-level coursework in Latin American studies.
ABRD:3318 CIEE Santiago (Chile) Liberal Arts Program arr.
Special CIEE courses and direct enrollment with Chilean students in regular courses at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and the Universidad de Chile; first-hand knowledge of contemporary issues and cultural patterns in Chile; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA and six semesters of college-level Spanish.
ABRD:3321 USAC Studies in Chile arr.
Intensive beginning-level Spanish language; advanced language, literature, civilization at third-year level; area studies. Some courses taught in English. Requirements: GPA of at least 2.50.
ABRD:3324 CIEE Monteverde Tropical Ecology and Conservation 10,12 s.h.
Rich understanding of tropical ecology through hands-on exposure, direct experimentation, study of theory, taxonomy of major groups, and observation of empirical patterns; science courses taught in English; Spanish-language course for various levels; travel to diverse ecosystems; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA and two semesters of college-level biology. Recommendations: college-level ecology or environmental science course, and college-level Spanish.
ABRD:3325 CIEE Monteverde Sustainability and the Environment arr.
Insight into complexity of pressures that confront global biodiversity (e.g., population growth, consumption, urbanization, globalization); homestay with local families provides exposure to Spanish language and Costa Rican culture; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; for students with an interest in environmental studies. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and three semesters of college-level environmental studies. Recommendations: college-level Spanish.
ABRD:3326 CIEE Santiago (DR) Liberal Arts Program 12 s.h.
Enrollment in one of three distinct academic tracks based on language proficiency level; tracks offer a variety of courses on society, culture, economics, and politics of Hispaniola and the Greater Hispanic Caribbean; regional literature, history, and widely variant sociocultural issues facing the region; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA, 3.00 GPA in Spanish language, and four semesters of college-level Spanish.
ABRD:3335 USAC Heredia Program arr.
Culture and physical beauty of Costa Rica experienced through specially designed courses combined with family home stay and some program travel; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: cumulative GPA of 2.50.
ABRD:3337 USAC San Ramon Program arr.
Life and health sciences, Spanish language and culture studies program; tropical ecology, tropical marine biology, conversation biology, and environmental policy courses taught in English; science curriculum combined with Spanish language or literature classes designed by tracks according to level; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member; for science majors interested in learning more about ecology and conservation biology in Costa Rica. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and one year of college-level general biology with lab.
ABRD:3338 USAC Havana Program 3,6 s.h.
Appreciation of Cuban society through area studies coursework in history, culture, and politics of the region; courses taught in English and Spanish; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic standing.
ABRD:3339 CIEE Buenos Aires Community Public Health Program arr.
Classroom-based theory and language instruction to support extensive, offsite fieldwork; examination of Argentine health care system through lens of social sciences; exposure to challenges facing global health arena and diversity of solutions being implemented locally to resolve them. Summer. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative GPA and five semesters of college-level Spanish. Recommendations: college-level coursework in public health, and coursework in history or politics of Latin America or Argentina.
ABRD:3341 IES Internships Santiago arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; interning full time in student's chosen field. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing. Recommendations: four semesters of college-level Spanish.
ABRD:3342 Brazilian Carnival: Music and Dance 3 s.h.
ABRD:3345 CIEE Santiago Community Public Health Program arr.
Program in Santiago, Dominican Republic; concepts of public health with a focus on health management, policies and coverage, and language instruction; extensive off-site field work in semi-rural and urban areas; multi-dimensional nature of health, preventive medicine, and health care administration through involvement in community services; students live in private Dominican homes with families. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, four semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent, and an overall GPA of 2.75.
ABRD:3346 SIT Argentina Social Movements and Human Rights arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, 2.50 GPA, three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent, and previous coursework and/or other significant preparation in social work, political economy, development studies, or Latin American studies as assessed by SIT.
ABRD:3347 SIT Bolivia Multiculturalism, Globalization, and Social Change arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, 2.50 GPA, three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent, and ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
ABRD:3348 SIT Ecuador Development, Politics, and Languages arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, 2.50 GPA, three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent, and ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
ABRD:3349 IES Buenos Aires and Santiago Emerging Economies arr.
Multiple location and interdisciplinary program that offers a unique comparative perspective of two of the most notable emerging economies in South America; students spend half of the semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina and the other half in Santiago, Chile; designed for students interested in business, economics, sociology, and political science. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3352 International Perspectives: Xicotepec arr.
Introduction to providing service to communities in underdeveloped countries through discipline-specific projects to improve community life in Xicotepec, Mexico; cultural and professional preparation for teamwork in an international environment; service-learning course in collaboration with Rotary International. Spring break in Xicotepec, Mexico.
ABRD:3353 International Entrepreneurship and Culture arr.
International business strategies, foreign exchange, tariffs and trade, micro-finance, economic conditions and culture of destination countries; hands-on experience working with in-country micro-entrepreneurs, a firsthand look at international businesses in operation, and lectures from in-country experts; business strategies and operations for successful sustainable growth in foreign countries. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3354 Engineering Service Program arr.
Engineering students work in teams to build or repair bridges in communities outside the United States as part of a service-learning project; students live locally in the community where bridge work is being done; complemented by University of Iowa coursework before and after experience abroad. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3355 IES Santiago Health Studies arr.
Students expand their knowledge of Spanish language through required courses, a homestay, and interaction with host culture through an observership; students participate in a health studies seminar and are required to complete 80 hours of an observership in either a clinical setting or a community setting; designed for Spanish students in health-related majors. Requirements: four semesters of college-level Spanish including at least one course completed within the year prior to program start date, sophomore standing, 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3356 USAC Montevideo Program arr.
Development of Spanish language skills through coursework, homestay, and field trips; students learn about the area known as the Rio de la Plata in Argentina and Uruguay, and are required to spend the beginning of the semester taking an intensive Spanish language course which allows for rapid acquisition of language and culture; courses also are available in viticulture and agribusiness. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3357 CIEE Santiago Open Campus arr.
Students are offered a series of courses that allow them to explore the dynamics of this Latin American nation and its culture; students choose one of six academic tracks; most classes taught in English, but Spanish language classes are available; the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) administers the program on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3358 CIEE Buenos Aires Open Campus arr.
Students are offered a series of courses that allow them to explore the forces at play in this Latin American nation and its culture; students choose one of six academic tracks; most classes taught in English, but Spanish language classes are available; the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) administers the program on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3361 Women's Empowerment in the Dominican Republic arr.
Exploration of a variety of organizations and initiatives that support entrepreneurship and empowerment among marginalized populations in the Dominican Republic; focus on education, international social entrepreneurship, social justice, cultural competency, and community development; students learn about other fields of interest such as business, social work, public health, youth development/recreation, and agriculture. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3364 Pharmacy Rotations Abroad arr.
Practicum experience; focus on best practices for pharmaceutical management, ways to enhance access to medicine; promotion in underserved and resource-limited environments abroad. Recommendations: successful completion of all requirements listed as prerequisites for rotations in the advanced practice experience syllabus.
ABRD:3365 International Medicine: Experiential Learning in the Dominican Republic arr.
Cross-cultural opportunity for students interested in health care sciences to observe health care professionals in hospital and clinical settings and increase awareness of international health care systems and practices in the Dominican Republic. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, minimum 2.50 GPA, and completion of at least one semester of college-level study. Recommendations: undergraduate health or pre-health major.
ABRD:3366 Comparative Health Systems arr.
Comparison of U.S. health care system to the health care system of host country; exposure to a variety of health care systems including large private and public hospitals, local public hospitals, public health system, rural health systems, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs); students participate in site visits, meet with health care professionals, job shadow, and engage with members of the community to learn about their health care needs and cultural beliefs and practices that may influence health care system utilization. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3371 CIEE Monteverde Open Campus arr.
A variety of coursework including some environmental and sustainability studies courses on the Monteverde, Costa Rica campus located adjacent to the Monteverde Cloud Forest; two or three 6-week blocks of classes over the course of a semester; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Taught in English. Requirements: 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3374 SIT Argentina Public Health in Urban Environments arr.
Examination of urban epidemiology; challenges and inequities in public health policy in Buenos Aires. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, three semesters of college-level Spanish, and some previous college coursework in health sciences, political science, anthropology, sociology, or development studies.
ABRD:3401 CIEE Beijing Advanced Chinese Studies arr.
Important topics in Chinese from a Chinese perspective; development of professional writing and research skills in Chinese; designed for students interested in using their superior level of Chinese to study international affairs, business, history, or Chinese literature.
ABRD:3402 CIEE Beijing Intensive Chinese Language 10,12 s.h.
CIEE's Intensive Chinese Language study abroad program at Peking University in Beijing, China, is one of the oldest and most recognized intensive Chinese language programs; the Peking University Center for Teaching Chinese houses over eight different language levels and many other elective courses; intensive language courses coupled with individual language tutorials, diversified field trips, modern housing facilities, and experienced onsite staff make the CIEE Study Center in Beijing an incredible place to study and learn under the auspices of the most famous university in China. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and two to six semesters of college-level Chinese. Recommendations: completion of at least one Chinese area studies course before departure.
ABRD:3408 SIT China Community Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3411 Iowa in Tianjin arr.
Chinese language, area studies, and folk art; based at Tianjin University of Technology. Summer or semester. Requirements: one to three years of college-level Chinese.
ABRD:3412 IES Internships Shanghai Engineering arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; full-time engineering internship in Shanghai, China. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3423 CIEE Tokyo Global Internship arr.
English-speaking international internship in Tokyo, Japan; CIEE Summer Global Internship programs combine full-time internship with integrated academic seminar to provide professional exploration and specific skills development; individualized placements based on student's career goals and a great way to explore future career options while having an amazing adventure abroad; credit-bearing internship with six-semester UI resident credits, 30 integrated academic seminar hours, and 200-240 internship placement hours; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3424 CIEE Kyoto Open Campus arr.
Students live and learn in Kyoto and customize their experience by selecting courses from seven academic tracks; block-schedule courses are taught in English and combine traditional lectures with cocurricular excursions and activities; the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) administers the program on behalf of a consortium, of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: minimum 2.5 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3425 CIEE Shanghai Accelerated Chinese Language 10,12 s.h.
Accelerated language program in Shanghai, China; one year of Chinese language training accomplished during summer; for intermediate and advanced Chinese language students. Requirements: cumulative GPA of 3.00.
ABRD:3427 CIEE Shanghai Business, Language, and Culture 9,12 s.h.
CIEE study abroad program in Shanghai, China; Chinese language training at standard and intensive levels; courses (taught in English) in business, marketing, economics, international relations, and area studies; contemporary business issues affecting China; effects of China as a rising power in the business world today; for students majoring in business with no Chinese language background and those who have studied Chinese for several semesters. Requirements: 2.75 GPA, seven semesters or less of college-level Chinese, and three or more semesters of microeconomics, macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, or marketing.
ABRD:3428 CIEE Shanghai China in a Global Context 12 s.h.
CIEE study abroad program in Shanghai, China; focus on China in a global context; Chinese language training at standard and intensive levels; courses (taught in English) in global studies, economics, international relations, and area studies; for students with no Chinese language background and those who have studied Chinese for several semesters. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and seven semesters or less of college-level Chinese. Recommendations: completion of one Chinese area studies course.
ABRD:3429 CIEE Shanghai Global Sustainability and Environment arr.
Introspection into how humans adversely impact our world; developing ideas for minimizing impact by gaining technical and project-planning skills in Chinese labs, research centers, and universities in Shanghai; urban challenges to sustainable life; immersion in Chinese culture, with optional homestay for further immersion; coursework conducted in English. Requirements: 3.00 GPA and minimum of two college-level courses in environmental studies or environmental science. Recommendations: completion of at least one college-level science or social science course with an integrated lab.
ABRD:3430 CIEE Singapore Summer Global Internship arr.
English-speaking international internship in Singapore, Asia; CIEE Summer Global Internship programs combine full-time internship with integrated academic seminar to provide professional exploration and specific skills development; individualized placements based on student's career goals and a great way to explore future career options while having an amazing adventure abroad; credit-bearing internship with six-semester UI resident credits, 30 integrated academic seminar hours, and 200-240 internship placement hours; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3431 Introduction to Global Business, Singapore arr.
Provides students with a thorough understanding and firsthand look at the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) through the lenses of business and leadership; learn about the region's highly diverse makeup of languages, cultures, and norms; be introduced to the business and leadership challenges that organizations face when working in this part of the world; learn how Singapore and the neighboring regions present the world with exciting opportunities for the business, educational, and cultural sectors, and are well-positioned to meaningfully impact the global economy and geopolitics in the foreseeable future. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, minimum 2.75 GPA, minimum 30 s.h. completed prior to the program, completion of ECON:1100 or approval of program director.
ABRD:3432 IES Nagoya Summer Language and Culture arr.
Students take Japanese language and culture classes at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Japan. Academics supplemented with cultural activities in and near Nagoya so students can further their cultural knowledge of Japan; the Institute for the Education of Students (IES) administers this summer study abroad program on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; UI students join a group of students from other U.S. colleges and universities in this program. Requirements: minimum 3.00 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, sophomore standing or higher at the time of participation, completion of at least one semester of college-level Japanese language, enrollment in at least one college-level Japanese language course in the year prior to participation.
ABRD:3433 CIEE Kyoto Summer Ancient and Modern Japan arr.
Students live and learn in Kyoto and customize their experience by selecting two courses per six-week block. Most courses are taught in English, while beginning and intermediate Japanese courses are also offered. The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) administers the program on behalf of a consortium, of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3435 TEAN South Korea: Korea University arr.
Study abroad experience in Seoul, South Korea through The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) program at Korea University; courses in business, communication and media, education, engineering, humanities, social sciences, international studies, science, and visual arts; resident directors available to provide onsite support in Seoul, organize group activities, and help students navigate academic and cultural differences. Summer, semester, or academic year. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, and completion of one year of on-campus study at the University of Iowa.
ABRD:3442 CIEE Taipei Communications, Business, and Political Economy arr.
Intensive Mandarin Chinese language courses; courses in business, communications, political sciences, and other academic areas taught in English; internships in various fields; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: cumulative GPA of 2.75. Recommendations: one Chinese area studies course.
ABRD:3443 CIEE Taipei Intensive Chinese Language and Culture 12 s.h.
CIEE intensive Chinese language and culture program in Taipei, Taiwan; for beginning through advanced language students who have an interest in improving their Chinese; opportunity to take non-language courses taught in English to aid understanding of Taiwanese culture and society; flexible and supportive environment to experience life at one of Taiwan's most prestigious national universities. Requirements: 2.75 GPA and two to eight semesters of college-level Chinese. Recommendations: completion of one Chinese area studies course.
ABRD:3445 India Winterim arr.
Exploration of student interests in social entrepreneurship, global health, microfinance, cultural production, environmental sustainability, or other development issues in India; varied disciplinary perspectives (i.e., public health, business, social work, geography, art); student work with Indian NGOs employing a diverse variety of techniques to address social problems such as child labor, health care for the poor, illiteracy, and disability services; led by UI faculty. Winter session.
ABRD:3446 SIT India Traditional Medicine and Healthcare Practices arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 cumulative GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3447 SIT India Public Health, Policy Advocacy, and Community arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 cumulative GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3449 CIEE Mumbai Summer Global Internship arr.
English-speaking international internship in Mumbai, India; CIEE Summer Global Internship programs combine full-time internship with integrated academic seminar to provide professional exploration and specific skills development; individualized placements based on student's career goals and a great way to explore future career options while having an amazing adventure abroad; credit-bearing internship with six-semester UI resident credits, 30 integrated academic seminar hours, and 200-240 internship placement hours; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3500 Study Abroad arr.
Students participating in study abroad programs at other U.S. or foreign universities maintain their status at the University of Iowa by registering for this course.
ABRD:3501 Study Abroad arr.
ABRD:3510 International Student Exchange Program Direct arr.
Study at some ISEP member institutions in Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Estonia, Ghana, Italy, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, the United Kingdom; fields and terms vary.
ABRD:3530 Elementary Student Teaching Abroad arr.
Supervised student teaching in an overseas school.
ABRD:3531 Secondary Student Teaching Abroad arr.
Supervised student teaching in an overseas school.
ABRD:3602 Iowa Regents in Australia: University of Tasmania arr.
Study at the University of Tasmania; full academic and social integration with Australian peers. Semester. Requirements: 2.50 minimum GPA and sophomore standing at time of application.
ABRD:3603 IES Internships Sydney arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; interning full time in student's chosen field. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, good academic and disciplinary standing, and eligible to receive Australian work/holiday visa.
ABRD:3604 SIT Australia Sustainability and Environmental Action arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3605 TEAN Australia: Bond University arr.
Study at Bond University on the Gold Coast of Australia alongside other local and international students; focus on a wide range of academic course areas including business, social science, arts and humanities, and the sciences. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3606 International Business in Sydney arr.
Program in Sydney, Australia, for students wishing to gain a deeper understanding of international business and expand their knowledge of the fast growing dynamic region of Asia Pacific; introduction to basic concepts of international business and the rise of globalization; students examine the importance of understanding key political-legal, socioeconomic, and technological factors and issues impacting international trade in this region. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, UI and cumulative GPA of at least 2.75, completion of at least one full academic year at the UI prior to application, sufficient coursework in business, and MGMT:2100 or consent of program director.
ABRD:3607 TEAN Australia: University of New South Wales arr.
Study at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia alongside other local and international students; focus on a wide range of academic course areas including business, engineering, communications and media, education, environment, health, humanities and social sciences, international studies, science, visual and performing arts and design. Requirements: minimum 2.80 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3608 CIEE Sydney Open Campus arr.
Open block campus program in Sydney, Australia; coursework divided into six academic tracks, each course is a full semester in content and covered in a six-week block with an accelerated pace and demanding workload; students enroll in two courses each block; students attending for all three blocks in a semester may select one block in which to enroll in only one course. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3609 CIEE Summer in Sydney arr.
Structured so that students can enroll in multiple sessions, the program's coursework is augmented with visits to the city's rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering. Outings in the city are meant to foster an urban community of learners that is respectful of its surroundings and proactively engages with individuals, community groups, and institutions. Administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of an academic consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member; UI participants join a group of students from other U.S. colleges and universities. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA.
ABRD:3610 TEAN New Zealand: University of Otago arr.
Study at the University of Otago, New Zealand's first university established in 1869; with focus on traditional arts and sciences, the university offers a broad spectrum of courses that students can take alongside other local or international students. Requirements: 3.00 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3611 TEAN New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington arr.
Students participating in the Victoria University of Wellington program enjoy courses that are ranked in the top 100 internationally recognized programs for arts and humanities, social sciences, and management; students take a wide variety of courses from many disciplines alongside other local or international students. Requirements: 2.70 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3612 Iowa in New Zealand: University of Auckland arr.
Study at the University of Auckland in New Zealand alongside other local and international students; focus on a wide range of academic course areas including business, engineering, science, math, history, world languages, education, health, humanities, social sciences, fine arts, law, indigenous studies, visual arts, media, music, and performing arts. Requirements: minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3655 Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum Abroad arr.
Two-week intensive nursing practicum abroad; fulfills community and public health nursing practicum requirement for nursing majors. Requirements: nursing majors in last semester of program and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3656 Ghana Education and Culture arr.
Academic international experience in Ghana; students explore teaching issues through classroom visits, guest lecturers, field trips, and observation in a variety of schooling and curricular models in a variety of settings; students advance their understanding of Ghanaian history, society, culture, and educational institutions; focus on understanding how slavery evolved and affected Ghana and countries of the diaspora; identification of cultural competencies and appreciation for Ghanaian culture through interaction and immersion; course taught by the UI College of Education. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3710 SIT South Africa: Social and Political Transformation arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3712 Child Life Experiential Learning Program 3 s.h.
Preparation to work with children and their families in a variety of health care settings through a practical experience in Cape Town, South Africa; impact of illness, injury, trauma, and health care environments on patients and families; hands-on opportunity to explore how the Red Cross and hospitals operate on a daily basis. Requirements: good academic standing.
ABRD:3713 IES Internships Cape Town arr.
Real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion; interning full time in student's chosen field. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, junior or higher standing, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3714 SIT South Africa Community Health and Social Policy arr.
The School for International Training (SIT) offers opportunities to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3715 SIT South Africa Multiculturalism and Human Rights arr.
The School of International Training (SIT) offers opportunities to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3716 SIT South Africa Education and Social Change arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3717 IES Cape Town: University of Cape Town arr.
The University of Cape Town offers coursework in African studies, biology, botany, business, environmental sciences, history, mathematics, engineering, sociology, and anthropology; opportunities for students to participate in internships and service learning for credit. Requirements: 3.00 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3718 IES Cape Town Health Studies arr.
Opportunity to research and examine health care delivery in South Africa; field visits and placements in townships surrounding Cape Town and a week-long rural excursion to the northern part of South Africa provide first-hand experience with the many health issues that challenge South Africa and the national effort to improve public health. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3719 SIT Madagascar Traditional Medicine and Healthcare Systems arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3720 SIT Rwanda Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding arr.
The School for International Training (SIT) offers opportunities to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, emotional maturity for subject matter, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3721 SIT Uganda and Rwanda Peace and Conflict Studies arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, and emotional maturity due to subject matter.
ABRD:3722 SIT Uganda: Development Studies arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing. Recommendations: background in development studies or related field strong recommended.
ABRD:3724 SIT Madagascar: Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3725 SIT Tanzania Wildlife Conservation and Political Ecology arr.
The School of International Training (SIT) offers opportunities to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, and previous coursework in environmental studies, ecology, biology, sociology, anthropology, international relations, or related fields.
ABRD:3726 SIT Tanzania: Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, and college-level coursework in environmental studies, ecology, biology, or related field. Recommendations: swimming and snorkeling proficiency strongly recommended.
ABRD:3727 SIT Kenya Global Health and Human Rights arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue; focus on issues surrounding global health (health systems, public health, etc.) and human rights. Requirements: 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3728 SIT Kenya Internship: Public Health in the Tropics arr.
Students gain language proficiency and conduct undergraduate field research abroad; exploration of a specific critical global issue; work experience with research organizations, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations; dynamics of public health in western Kenya; public health promotion and management in the tropics complemented by immersive experiential learning with guided weekly discussions, assignments, and reflection. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA, emotional maturity for subject matter, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3751 Archaeology in Israel arr.
Opportunity to participate in an active archaeological dig alongside local professionals and faculty in Israel; part of an international consortium participating the Lautenschlager Tel Azekah archaeological excavation; morning excavation time complemented by daily afternoon lectures from leading local archaeologists and University of Iowa faculty. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3752 SIT Morocco Field Studies in Journalism and New Media arr.
The School of International Training (SIT) offers opportunities to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, previous coursework in journalism or related field, strong writing skills, and an interest in journalism.
ABRD:3753 SIT Jordan Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East arr.
The School of International Training (SIT) offers opportunities to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3754 SIT Jordan Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action arr.
The School of International Training (SIT) offers opportunities to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3755 SIT Morocco Human Rights, Social Justice, and Cultural Transformation arr.
The School of International Training (SIT) offers more than 60 accredited semester and summer study abroad programs in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East; these rigorous academic programs connect with students through a field-based, experiential approach. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3756 SIT Jordan Counseling and Humanitarian Action Internship arr.
Study abroad internship located in Amman, Jordan. Students are placed in internships to understand the priorities of a refugee relief program, including consideration for water supply, sanitation, and hygiene; food security, nutrition, and food aid; shelter, settlement, and health services. Learn about conflict-related traumas and psychosocial challenges of assimilation. During the internship, students will be introduced to the guidelines for counseling, mental health, and psychological support in emergencies. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3757 SIT Jordan Engineering and Design for Sustainable Environments arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3758 SIT Jordan Intensive Arabic Language Studies arr.
Opportunity to gain language proficiency and learn how to conduct undergraduate field research abroad; concentration on exploration of a specific critical global issue. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3810 American Councils Contemporary Russian Program arr.
Russian language study; Russian economics, politics, and culture classes taught in English; content-based courses taught by faculty of the State University Higher School of Economics in Moscow; full-time resident director oversees academic and cultural programs and assists participants with academic, administrative and personal matters; for students and working professionals at all levels of Russian-language proficiency, including no prior study of the language. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3811 American Councils Language and Area Studies Program 8,12 s.h.
Russian Language and Area Studies Program of the American Councils (AC); designed for improvement of oral, listening, reading and writing proficiency in Russian language; Russian history, politics, culture, and society; offered at one of three locations (St. Petersburg, Moscow, or Vladimir) with final placement determined by AC; full-time U.S. resident director provides ongoing logistical support and emergency assistance to participants. Requirements: four semesters of college-level Russian language.
ABRD:3812 American Councils Business Russian Language and Internship Program 12 s.h.
Curriculum focusing on language of Russian business combined with an internship at a multinational company, business, or NGO agency in Russia; highly individualized curriculum; offered at one of two locations (St. Petersburg or Moscow) with final placement determined by American Councils (AC); full-time U.S. resident director provides ongoing logistical support and emergency assistance to participants; for intermediate- to near-native speakers of Russian. Requirements: prior Russian language study and a strong command of Russian grammar.
ABRD:3813 PRUE Summer Intensive Russian Program arr.
Immersion in Russian language and culture; students attend Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (PRUE), enroll in Russian language courses, and become more familiar with the Russian culture through firsthand experience. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: UI and cumulative GPA of 2.75, minimum of four semesters of college-level Russian, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3830 USAC Studies in the Czech Republic arr.
Introductory Czech language and culture courses taught in English at Charles University. Summer, semester, or academic year.
ABRD:3831 CEA Prague: Full Curriculum arr.
Choice of courses from Anglo-American University's (AAU) full curriculum—more than 100 courses, all taught in English, across a range of disciplines; students attend class with local Czech and other international students, creating a truly integrated experience. Requirements: native English speaker or satisfactory TOEFL scores, 2.70 minimum GPA, sophomore standing prior to program start, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3832 CEA Prague: Business, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences arr.
Students spend a summer immersed in Czech culture and attend class with local Czech and other international students at Anglo-American University (AAU); all courses taught in English; diverse selection of topics and disciplines allows students to find courses aligned with their academic interests. Requirements: native English speaker or satisfactory TOEFL scores, 2.70 minimum GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3833 CEA Prague: Internship arr.
Students gain valuable hands-on skills in an international internship in one of Central Europe's economic and cultural capitals; placement in a business or organization aligned with the student's professional and academic goals; students build a professional network as they gain hands-on international experience that employers value. Requirements: native English speaker or satisfactory TOEFL scores, 2.75 minimum GPA, sophomore standing at time of application, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:3901 CIEE Toronto Summer Global Internship arr.
English-speaking international internship in Toronto, Canada; CIEE Summer Global Internship programs combine full-time internship with integrated academic seminar to provide professional exploration and specific skills development; individualized placements based on student's career goals and a great way to explore future career options while having an amazing adventure abroad; credit-bearing internship with six-semester UI resident credits, 30 integrated academic seminar hours, and 200-240 internship placement hours; administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) on behalf of a consortium of which the University of Iowa is a member. Eight weeks in summer. Requirements: 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:4001 Lancaster University Exchange arr.
Reciprocal exchange programs between the University of Iowa and Lancaster University in Lancaster, England; full integration with British students in student housing and regular classes. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 3.00 cumulative GPA, junior or senior standing, declared major, and good understanding of requirements for major.
ABRD:4002 University of Strathclyde Exchange arr.
Reciprocal exchange program between the University of Iowa and the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland; full integration with British students in student housing and regular classes. Semester or academic year. Requirements: 3.00 cumulative GPA, junior or senior standing, declared major, and good understanding of requirements for major.
ABRD:4005 University of Kent Exchange arr.
Reciprocal exchange program between the University of Iowa and the University of Kent in Canterbury, England; full integration with British students in student housing and regular classes. Requirements: 3.00 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:4055 Vienna Exchange Program arr.
Regular degree coursework in business administration and economics at Wirtschatsuniversitäet in Vienna, Austria; taught in English and German. Semester or academic year. Arranged through Tippie College of Business. Requirements: one year of college German, GPA of at least 2.75, and relevant academic background.
ABRD:4059 Dortmund University Exchange arr.
Direct exchange program between the Technical University of Dortmund and the University of Iowa; students remain registered at their own institution and receive student status at the guest university; unique blend of courses that combine language and culture courses with academic work in student's major and minor subjects; university studies and life outside the classroom are synthesized in a holistic learning process. Requirements: German language proficiency and cumulative GPA of 2.80.
ABRD:4063 University of Iceland Exchange arr.
Reciprocal exchange program between the University of Iowa and the University of Iceland; a year of study in Reykjavik alongside local students in regular classes; option of selecting classes from those taught in English in different departments, or an academic year of intensive Icelandic language study; science majors interested in geophysics are encouraged to explore English-taught classes in geography, geology, and geophysics. Requirements: 2.80 cumulative GPA, completion of at least one semester in residence at the University of Iowa, and junior or senior standing during session abroad.
ABRD:4068 WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management Exchange arr.
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management is a privately financed business school founded in 1984 near Koblenz, Germany; cities of Cologne, Mainz, and Frankfurt can be reached in under an hour; WHU maintains a network of more than 150 partner universities worldwide and has consistently high national and international rankings; areas of study include economics, finance, accounting, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship; courses taught in English; a variety of courses are offered for students who wish to continue study of German. Requirements: completion of at least one year of university study, good academic standing, and sufficient command of English to follow selected course of study; and minimum 2.75 GPA for undergraduates.
ABRD:4069 Oslo Metropolitan University Exchange arr.
Study at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences in Oslo, Norway; UI students direct enroll in courses from the Faculty of Education and International Studies; courses are taught in English and are taken alongside local students; students live in student housing while studying in Oslo. Summer, semester, or academic year. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, sophomore standing, and 2.80 GPA.
ABRD:4422 Kanda University of International Studies Exchange arr.
Reciprocal exchange program between the University of Iowa and Kanda University of International Studies; year of study at the Japanese Language and Culture Program at Kanda; small, ultramodern university; facilities designed to promote cross-cultural experience; Multilingual Communication Center has resources and equipment pertaining to Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Thai. Requirements: 3.00 minimum GPA and completion of at least one semester in residence at the University of Iowa. Recommendations: strong record in Japanese.
ABRD:4424 Meiji University Exchange arr.
Reciprocal exchange program between the University of Iowa and Meiji University; study in Tokyo as visiting foreign student in a department of one of Meiji's various academic divisions; for undergraduates and graduate students with an appropriate research interest; the Japanese academic calendar runs late March through late January the following year, which involves spring through fall semesters at the University of Iowa. Requirements: 3.00 minimum GPA, sophomore or higher standing at time of enrollment in Meiji, and enrollment in fourth-year Japanese at time of application; graduate students intending to do research must have an appropriate project and proficiency at third-year level Japanese; graduate students participating in English-taught curriculum of the Special Graduate Student Exchange Program, Department of Political Science and Economics, must have sufficient Japanese to function in everyday living.
ABRD:4425 Nagoya University of Foreign Studies Exchange arr.
Language instruction at all levels and Japanese studies taught in English at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies. Semester or year.
ABRD:4432 Ewha Womans University Exchange arr.
The Ewha Womans University Exchange program offers a coeducational international program and welcomes all students, male and female, to study for one or two semesters as a nondegree seeking exchange or visiting student; variety of high-quality courses in various fields, including studies on Asia and Korea. Requirements: cumulative GPA of 2.50.
ABRD:4438 Business and Culture in China 3 s.h.
Exploration of business and cultural environment through a University of Iowa faculty-led study program in China; lectures, readings, case studies, company visits, and immersion in cultural experiences; development of greater awareness of Chinese history, politics, business, economics, and culture; topics may include Chinese business culture and relationships, local companies going global; business strategies of multinational companies in Chinese market; United States-China trade relations; entrepreneurship, Chinese consumer, sustainability, and social responsibility. Requirements: 2.75 cumulative and UI GPA, and minimum of 30 s.h. completed prior to program.
ABRD:4439 Chinese University of Hong Kong Exchange 12 s.h.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Accounting Exchange Program provides University of Iowa accounting students the ability to integrate a unique international experience with their academic program. Semester. Requirements: 3.00 UI and cumulative GPA, completion of one semester toward UI accounting major, and good academic standing.
ABRD:4444 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business Exchange arr.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business Exchange program HKUST is consistently ranked as one of the top schools in both Asia and in the world, and offers UI students the opportunity to study while paying UI tuition rates; designed specifically for business and management students. Semester or academic year. Summer. Requirements: undergraduate standing, GPA of 2.70 or higher, and good academic and disciplinary standing. Recommendations: enrollment in Tippie College of Business.
ABRD:4446 East China Normal University Exchange arr.
Students take Chinese language courses and English language courses on a variety of topics, most of which pertain to China's culture, philosophy, history, and business landscape. Requirements: 3.00 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
ABRD:4447 Korea University Exchange arr.
Korea University Exchange program offers many courses in English in various disciplines, including studies on Asia and Korea; undergraduates study for one of two semesters in Seoul and take classes alongside Korean students. Requirements: 3.00 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing, and completion of at least two full-time semesters at the University of Iowa before application to program.
ABRD:4510 International Student Exchange Program arr.
Study on reciprocal exchange at foreign universities worldwide; some instruction in English. Year-long, one semester, and summer options. Requirements: 40 s.h. of credit, GPA of at least 3.00, and in some cases, command of a world language.
International Activities Courses
INTL:3001 Public Health Activities Abroad 0 s.h.
Volunteering, noncredit service learning, noncredit internships, academic competitions, or other noncredit academic-related work completed abroad. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, and approval and nomination from the College of Public Health.
INTL:3005 Entrepreneurship Activities Abroad 0 s.h.
Volunteering, noncredit service learning, and noncredit internships, academic competitions, or other noncredit academic-related work completed abroad. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, and approval and nomination from the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
INTL:3015 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Activities Abroad 0 s.h.
Volunteering, noncredit service learning, noncredit internships, academic competitions, or other noncredit academic-related work completed abroad. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, and approval and nomination from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
INTL:3020 Education Activities Abroad 0 s.h.
Volunteering, noncredit service learning, noncredit internships, academic competitions, or other noncredit academic-related work completed abroad. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, and approval and nomination from the College of Education.
INTL:3500 Virtual Global Courses arr.
Participation in virtual global courses at other United States or international universities while maintaining student status at the University of Iowa. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:3511 Virtual Abroad Experience: Cultures of Spain arr.
Overview of Spain's cultural diversity through an interdisciplinary approach; how it defined history and shaped the present; direct interaction between students and guests—a representative group of Spaniards who are prominent in fields including politics, education, and the arts; special attention to the study of conflict between two antagonistic national projects—one that understands Spain as a homogeneous entity and one that advocates for a more pluralistic, inclusive view. Taught in Spanish. Requirements: minimum of four semesters of college-level Spanish and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:3513 Virtual Abroad Experience: Shakespeare's England arr.
Shakespeare’s England discovered through performances, readings, and livestreamed interviews and presentations with actors, directors, and scholars in London as well as Shakespeare’s home town of Stratford-Upon-Avon; readings, writing; virtual format. Requirements: minimum 2.75 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:3517 Virtual Women's Empowerment in the Dominican Republic arr.
While progress on women's empowerment in the Dominican Republic has been achieved, greater efforts are needed for further elimination of gender-related violence, discrimination, and other inequalities; exploration of the many services provided to women in two cities, Santo Domingo and Boca Chica; understanding and addressing issues around women's empowerment, dealing with cross-culture issues, working with marginalized and at-risk young women; engagement with the most respected nonprofit and government organizations serving women in the Dominican Republic; exploration of geographic and sociocultural context. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:3525 Virtual Global Experiences arr.
Online courses; dynamic global learning environments. Requirements: 2.50 GPA or higher, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:3535 Travel Writing from Home arr.
Students explore the purpose and possibility of travel writing and develop their own personal "armchair travelogue" writing skills; classic examples of travel writing; virtual explorations of sites in and around Athens, Greece. Requirements: 2.75 GPA or higher and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:3536 Virtual International Medicine arr.
Opportunity to interact virtually with medical staff and patients at hospitals and other health centers in host country; clinical anatomy and pathophysiological aspects of relevant diseases; virtual visitations of patients in various health care settings; how to take patient histories, observe health care professionals, and provide daily reports to peers and course director/instructors regarding patient interactions. Requirements: 3.25 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:3537 Virtual International Business in Italy arr.
Unique look at current regional business and culture in Northern Italy; exploration of financial implications of pandemics, as well as culture and education in Northern Italy; interactive experience involving live lectures, networking with partners in Italy, and hands-on elements. Requirements: good academic and disciplinary standing, minimum 2.75 UI and cumulative GPA, sophomore or higher standing, minimum of 30 s.h. completed prior to program, and completion of FIN:3000 or approval of program director.
INTL:3538 Virtual International Business and Consulting Project arr.
International business in the Asia Pacific Region; introduction to basic concepts of international business and rise of globalization; issues confronting enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region; virtual business briefings from companies in each country; students apply what they have learned in a virtual consulting project with a company in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, or Hong Kong. Requirements: 2.75 UI and cumulative GPA, MKTG:3000 or consent of program director, and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:3539 Virtual Brazilian Carnival: Music and Dance arr.
Exposure to all dynamic aspects of carnival parades in Rio de Janiero through literature, videos, drumming, zoom presentations by experts in Brazil, and practice of samba; dance, music, historical and social contexts, production, critical theories of performance, religious backgrounds, theater making; current and centuries-old traditions; students interact, explore, critique, practice, and share their experiences as online visitors to this world-famous city. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:3542 Virtual Introduction to Global Business arr.
Virtual study abroad experience; exploration of the business atmosphere and particular considerations of a region, including briefings from leading businesses in the region and cultural activities; specific region varies. Requirements: 2.75 UI and cumulative GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing. Recommendations: completion of ECON:1100.
INTL:4515 USAC Global Virtual Internship arr.
Exploration of future career interests by working online with businesses and organizations based at locations around the world; includes an online course component to learn how culture is reflected in workplace and develop skills necessary for success in the global workforce; virtual internships arranged with local companies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and governmental organizations based abroad; administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) of which the University of Iowa is a member. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:4525 SIT Virtual Global Internship arr.
Distance learning that centers around a theme and includes an online internship with a community organization, research or medical organization, business, government agency, or nongovernmental organization (NGO) based outside of the United States; students gain valuable experience and enhance their skills in a professional environment related to core program themes; students are responsible for making optimal use of resources available at the organization and being proactive in engaging with experts to achieve internship objectives. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:4530 CEA Virtual Internships Abroad Program arr.
Placement with an organization or company based abroad while working remotely from student's home base in the United States; individualized placements based on student's interests and proposed career field; students complete an online seminar independently and through check-ins at their virtual internship placement. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA and good academic standing.
INTL:4535 TEAN Global Remote Internship arr.
Real-world, international work experience in a variety of fields without travelling; four- or eight-week individual or group internship; students work on a project from start to finish for a company located in Australia or Asia and participate in an online seminar course; students learn about unique challenges and flexibility that being part of a remote team provides, as well as cultural information about the location where organization is based. Requirements: minimum 2.50 GPA and good academic and disciplinary standing.
INTL:4540 IES Virtual Global Internships arr.
Exploration of future career interests working online with businesses and organizations based in locations around the world; virtual internships arranged by the University of Iowa's partner provider, International Education for Students (IES), with local companies, nonprofit governmental organizations (NGOs), and governmental organizations based abroad; virtual internships include an online course component to learn how culture is reflected in the workplace and develop skills necessary for success in the global workforce. Requirements: 2.50 GPA, sophomore or higher standing at time of application, and good academic and disciplinary standing.