HOUSING:    Students live in vintage-style apartments.

COST: Albion College tuition, room & board charges cover the Chicago Center program tuition, room, board, program fees. The Chicago Center program fees include room, board, cultural events, texts, all in-city transportation and class fees. For summer & post-term students the Albion College summer school tuition covers the tuition charges. The City Activity Expense fee is billed directly to the student who then pays Chicago Center.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Diane Ariza,  Robinson Hall, 517-629-0420, dariza@albion.edu

LENGTH: Fall semester.

CREDIT:  4.0 units.   

COST: Albion College tuition, fees and room covers program tuition and fees, and room.

FACULTY ADVISOR:  TBD

COMMENTS: The program is comprised of a group seminar and an intensive individual research project, and takes advantage of the unique, extensive (although limited to certain fields--see brochure) holdings of the Newberry Library. Fall seminar students may be able to apply for part-time (10 hrs./wk.) work at the Library according to needs and skills. Dr. James Cook was the Fall, 1989 and 1993 Director and James Diedrick was the Fall 1993 co-Director. Dr. James Diedrick, and Dr. Deborah Kanter, dkanter@albion.edu) were co-directors fall 2000.

SUBJECTS:  Visual, Performing and Media Arts

LENGTH: Semester, 15 weeks (or 10 week term, spring only).

CREDIT: 4.0 units (16 semester hours): 2.0 unit seminars, 2.0 units internship, credit/no credit only.

HOUSING: In the New York Arts program building.

COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: $100 for housing deposit, travel to New York City for the required interview and for the program, food , local transportation , miscellaneous personal expenses.  Incidentals and entertainment. 

FACULTY ADVISOR:   TBD

PREREQUISITES: Upper-class majors in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics or the social sciences. The program is primarily designed for seniors, but juniors who give evidence of the capacities demanded at Oak Ridge will be considered. Grade point average of at least a 3.0, overall and in their majors.

CREDIT: 4.0 units.[2.0 units Research, 1.0 unit elective; 1.0 unit seminar (research)].

FACULTY: One or two faculty members from GLCA and ACM member colleges. Faculty interests will represent a number of the areas in which ORNL conducts research.

COST: Albion College tuition and room fees cover program tuition and room.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Dan Steffenson, 256 Putnam Hall, 517-629-0275, dsteffenson@albion.edu

COMMENTS: Selection to the program will carry a stipend awarded during the fall semester (subject to funding) by ORNL. Students are advised to have a car or some means of transportation in Oak Ridge as housing tends to be distant from the laboratories.

SUBJECTS:  Students choose one city seminar and one elective from the Philadelphia Center course listing. Course topics cover many aspects of urban society. A sampling of course titles includes: Power and Authority, Law and Public Policy in Contemporary America, Architecture of Cities, Entrepreneurship, Performance: Studies in Art, Identity, and Change, Social Justice, and Marketing Management. Students also have a two-unit internship, four days per week.

LENGTH: Semester.

CREDIT:  4.0 units: 2.0 units Urban Field Placement, 1.0 unit City Seminar, 1.0 unit Elective Seminar.   

HOUSING: Homes or apartments (Program assists in locating reasonably priced, conveniently located housing). Students are housed in a hotel during initial orientation.

COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Housing, board and entertainment. Other expenses include one time expenses for hotel/temporary housing, books, and travel to and from Philadelphia. Students are often required to make a one to two month security deposit for their housing. Students also need to pay utility or telephone deposits that are refunded by companies at the end of the semester.

LENGTH:  Semester--Fall or Spring (12 wks), Summer (8 wks).

For up-to-date information on the whereabouts and activities of our vessels, check out the daily report on the SEA Web site at:   http://www.sea.edu

CREDIT:  Up to 17 semester hours or 4.25 Albion College units (4 semester hours = 1 Albion College unit). Credit is apportioned on the 2 components of the program in this way: 2.25 Albion College units for Shore component; 2.00 Albion College units for the Sea component.

HOUSING: Cottage dormitories during the shore component, on board a sailing ship during the ship component.COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from Woods Hole; transportation to/from ship (varies depending on which cruise selected); books; board on shore; incidentals.

As early as possible as Sea Education has a rolling basis admissions.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Ruth Schmitter

COMMENTS: Designed for students with or without oceanographic background or career interests. The program is in two parts: a 6-week shore component that provides classroom-based instruction in theories of sea life; and a 6-week Ship component on board a sailing ship that emphasizes learning through participation and practical experience. Some financial aid is available through the SEA Semester program. See program brochure for more details.

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Daytona, Florida

Bethune-Cookman College
Daytona Beach, Florida

Study and internship at an historically Black college, Bethune-Cookman College

SUBJECTS:  Variety of courses at this full curriculum college are available; however, participants would be required to take at least one course related to the African-American experience. 

Internships may be available, depending upon coursework chosen.

PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA is desirable, although applicants will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; junior- level standing; demonstrated maturity.

LENGTH:   Semester or Academic Year. 

CREDIT:   Up to 4.0 Albion units can be earned for 16 semester hours of credit (1 Albion unit = 4 semester hours). 

HOUSING:  Residence halls.

COST: Albion College comprehensive fees covers program tuition and fees, room and board.

COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION:  Transportation to/from Florida; books; miscellaneous personal expenses. 

FACULTY ADVISOR:  TBA

COMMENTS: Bethune-Cookman College is a United Methodist Church-related liberal arts, career-oriented, coeducational and residential institution offering the Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees and the Master of Science degrees in Biology or Chemistry Education 

The College, 6th largest of 41 member colleges affiliated with the United Negro College Fund, is located in the Atlantic Coast city of Daytona Beach, Florida, which has a metropolitan area population of over 160,000. The campus of 2,141 students is 96% African American. 

Desert Southwest

 Southwest Field Studies 
An Earlham College program
various locations throughout the Southwestern U.S.

SUBJECTS:  Natural History of the Colorado River Watershed, Environmental Issues of the Southwest, Outdoor Education, Cultures of the Southwest.

PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity; (Spanish language skills and prior backcountry experience are assets but not required).

LENGTH:   Spring semester

CREDIT:  Up to 4.0 Albion units can be earned (1 Albion unit = 4.0 semester hours)

HOUSING:  Field camping. Tents and gear are supplied.

COST: Albion College tuition, room and board.  Which covers program tuition, room and board, equipment rental, and transportation

COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to the departure site, all personal expenses.

FACULTY ADVISOR:  TBA

COMMENTS: Learning techniques on the program include field observations, journaling, interviews, service learning, adventure challenge activities, discussion, projects, quizzes and lectures. The program typically involves extended stays at half a dozen sites in the following locations: Baja Peninsula, Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico.

North Carolina

North Carolina
Duke University Marine Laboratory
Pivers Island, Beaufort, North Carolina.

SUBJECTS:  Variety of courses in marine science, including biochemistry, ecology, developmental biology, geology, oceanography, physiology, and systematic.

PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA with 3.3 in science coursework; successful completion of introductory courses in Biology, Chemistry, Math and Physics (for Geology courses) plus any coursework faculty advisor recommends; junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity.

LENGTH: Semester or summer.

CREDIT:  Up to 4.0 Albion units can be earned, depending upon courses chosen 
(1 Albion unit = 4.0 semester hours).

FACULTY:   Regular faculty of Duke University.

HOUSING:    Dormitories.

COST: Albion College comprehensive fee covers program tuition and fees; room; board for fall & spring semester programs.

COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from North Carolina; airfare if attending the Beaufort-Bermuda program; refundable key deposit; housing deposit; books; phone deposit (long distance privileges); miscellaneous personal expenses.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Dale Kennedy, dkennedy@albion.edu, 222 Olin Hall,
Ph: 517-629-0297

 COMMENTS: The Duke University Marine Laboratory is an interdepartmental training and research facility situated on 15 acres of  Pivers Island, within the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The area's system of barrier islands, sounds and estuaries is well-known for its rich flora and fauna and diverse habitats. The area lies within the range of both temperate and tropical species of biota.

Washington, D.C. (1 of 2)

Washington, D. C.
Washington Center

SUBJECTS:  One seminar, variable topics. Internship.

PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity, higher GPAs for certain internships: 3.0 for communications majors (plus completion of basic communications courses), 3.5 for placement in certain government and scientific agencies (see brochure for details).

LENGTH:  Fall or Spring Semester or Summer Term

CREDIT:  3.0 units: 2.0 unit Internship, 1.0 unit seminar. Summer credit is 2.0 units. Students may choose to have1.0 unit internship and 1.0 unit seminar or 2.0 units of internship.

FACULTY:     

HOUSING:  Extended stay apartment buildings in northern Virginia

COST: Albion College tuition and room charges cover program tuition and room fees. 

COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to Washington, food, textbooks and miscellaneous personal expenses are estimated to be around $125 per week.

(the U.S. Attorney's office, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Justice are agencies that require background checks so students need to apply 6 months in advance for these programs)

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr Marcy Sacks, Robinson Hall, ext. 0298, msacks@albion.edu

 COMMENTS: The Washington Center offers some scholarships.  See the brochure and the faculty advisor. Students should keep in mind that Washington is a very expensive city; internships require local transportation and they should budget accordingly.

Washington, D.C. (2 of 2)

Washington, D. C.
The Washington Semester
A program of the American University

SUBJECTS:    Program options: American Politics -  the Arts - Economic Policy -   Education Policy -  Foreign Policy - IT & Telecom Policy - International Business & Trade - International Environment & Development - Journalism - Justice - Peace & Conflict - Resolution - Public Law - Transforming Communities - Women & Public Policy 
 An internship is required for each of the program options.

PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity.

LENGTH: Semester or summer.

CREDIT:  Generally 4.0 units (4 semester hours = 1 Albion College unit) dependent on courses chosen. Includes 1.0 unit of internship credit.      

HOUSING: Dormitories.

COST: Albion College tuition plus supplemental covers program tuition. Students may apply for scholarship aid from American University.

COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION:  Travel to/from Washington; housing (single, double and triple rooms are available); food (various meal plans are available); transportation locally and during vacation travel; textbooks (approximately $200-$300); entertainment; miscellaneous personal expenses. Students should keep in mind that Washington is a very expensive city; internships require local transportation and they should budget accordingly.

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dyron Dabney

 COMMENTS: Albion College students may apply for a partial tuition scholarship (up to $2500) to help reduce the program charges. The program consists of a two course seminar (study portion), an internship, and a research project. For full details on the summer program go to: www.american.edu/summerintern

Telephone: 765-983-1424
Fax: 765-983-1553
E-mail:  Borders@earlham.edu
Web: www.earlham.edu/~borders/