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About the Program
Give back to your host community in an experience that combines meaningful service learning placement with academic reflection in a structured environment. You’ll gain invaluable skills and knowledge while contributing to the quality of life in Dublin’s marginalized communities. Designed for students interested in development education, community volunteering, or advocacy, you'll improve critical knowledge and skill sets through a combination of classes and a service learning placement. Service learning placements are typically situated within immigration, education, disability, youth work, sustainable urban development, and other fields.
Requirements
- Overview
- Location:
- Dublin
- Dates:
- 9/4/15 - 12/14/15
- Price:
- $16,195
- Credits:
- 12 - 16
- Deadlines
- Apply by:
- Closed
- Withdraw by:
- 7/1/15
- Application Requirements
- $95 Online Application Fee
- Complete Application
- Transcript - Unofficial
- Eligibility
Program Structure
You'll enroll in 1 service learning course and 3-4 elective courses at the CEA Dublin Center. You may also enroll in up to 2 CEA virtual courses or 1 optional elective course at the International School of Business (ISB). Your service learning course meets for 45 contact hours and you'll spend 30 hours at your service learning site. Together, your course and service learning placement are worth 3 credits. Elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn a total of 15 credits (up to 225 contact hours) during the semester.
Your service learning placement hours may take place Monday-Friday; the exact time of day and days of the week will be determined after you arrive. Elective classes meet twice a week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.
CEA virtual courses are taught in English using an online Learning Management System. You are expected to be an active participant in online forums, in addition to completing your regular readings, videos and homework. You can expect a blend of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (at your own pace) learning approaches that provide individual attention and flexibility for your learning style. Engaging in your “own way” gives you an opportunity to showcase your engagement in any topic or assignment while being part of an online global learning community.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs*. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
Sample Budget
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we’ve included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover “reasonable” costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.
Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.