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Chicago, Illinois SUBJECTS: Earn credits while studying the cultural arts, politics, economics and social issues in Chicago. The Chicago Center (formally Urban Life Center) is a non-traditional academic program with experience-based seminars that take you out of the classroom and into the heart of the city's neighborhoods and professional internships in every field of study. Housing is provided in apartments with other Chicago Center students, in a beautiful lakefront neighborhood (Hyde Park). PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing and demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Fall or Spring Semester, Post Term or Summer
CREDIT: 4.00 Albion units (16 semester hours). Two
Albion College units for academic course work, two Albion College units
for internship. 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. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from Chicago. Other expenses: $50 cleaning deposit and the City Activity Expense ($300) which is an estimate of cash expense related to the Chicago Center program, such as eating out and class materials when required by the program. It does not include personal spending money. For the post-term : Program fee of $820 and City Activity Expense of $75. For the summer: Program fee of $1645 and City Activity Expense of $175. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Diane Ariza, Robinson Hall, 517-629-0420, dariza@albion.edu COMMENTS: The program is small (usually 7-12 students per semester) and oriented to a large extent towards social issues in the urban setting. Internships are supervised placement in a variety of settings (of interest to students in economics, law, theater, sociology, communications), unpaid, 4 days per week. The internships are generally in social-active environments.
Chicago, IL (2 of 2) Chicago, Illinois
SUBJECTS: Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts. The seminar topic varies by year. PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA, junior level standing; demonstrated maturity, an interest in pursuing serious studies in the humanities. LENGTH: Fall semester. CREDIT: 4.0 units. HOUSING: Furnished apartments provided by the program. COST: Albion College tuition, fees and room covers program tuition and fees, and room. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to Chicago, food, local transportation ($75/month), apartment security deposit ($75), books, linens, cookware and incidental personal expenses. 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.
New York City, New York
SUBJECTS: Visual, Performing and Media Arts PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity. Placement with a sponsoring artist to be arranged by a New York faculty advisor. 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. FACULTY: Each student is assigned an academic advisor from their area of study. This faculty member teaches an area study and works closely with the student and their apprenticeship sponsor. HOUSING: In the New York Arts program building. COST: Albion College tuition and room charges cover program tuition, fees and room. Students receive $25 per week for transportation and cultural events, paid out twice during the semester provided students' accounts are current. 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: Dr. Bille K. Wickre, 517-629-0249, bwickre@albion.edu
COMMENTS: The New York Arts program is made up of two components: a program seminar and an apprenticeship. Seminar topics vary with types of apprenticeships students do. Students are required to keep a journal. A personal interview in New York is required of all applicants to determine potential ability to work with any given sponsor. Students should allow 3 working days in New York for these interviews. The apprenticeship is full time and forms the major part of the program. Albion allows only 4 total units of internship toward graduation requirements; the Registrar can help you determine if you will exceed this amount.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee SUBJECTS: Advanced undergraduate science and social science; extra course work may be available on a credit/no credit basis at the University of Tennessee in nearby Knoxville, Tennessee.> 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. LENGTH: Fall semester. 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. HOUSING: Housing is provided in an apartment complex in Oak Ridge. COST: Albion College tuition and room fees cover program tuition and room. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to Oak Ridge, Tennessee and local travel. Students are responsible for their food, books and other personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. David Seely, 330 Palenske Hall,517-629-0267, dseely@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.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SUBJECTS: The Philadelphia Center offers over 800 internships and students from all majors
For more than 40 years The Philadelphia Center has offered over 6000 college students a semester of experiential education, a unique hands-on opportunity geared toward professional, academic, and personal growth in an active urban environment. Students will work closely with TPC staff to choose career building internships and independent living arrangements. TPC’s seminars will provide insight into professional and urban live. At The Philadelphia Center, experiential education means that you influence and direct your learning. PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Fall and Spring Semesters (or Learning Work -- an eight week summer program) CREDIT: 4.0 units: 2.0 units Urban Field Placement (Internship), 1.0 unit City Seminar, 1.0 unit Elective Seminar. HOUSING: Homes or apartments (TPC assists students in locating reasonably priced, conveniently located housing). Students are housed in a hotel during initial orientation.
COST: Albion College tuition and fees covers program tuition and fees . COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Housing, board and entertainment. You will not be paying room and board and those funds are applied to your living expenses in Philadelphia. 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. COMMENTS: The program is open to all majors and provides opportunities for professional and intellectual development while living in the city and learning in an experience-based and academic context. The internships involve working full time four days a week (a minimum of 32 hours) at the internship sites. Students should note that no more than 4.0 units of internship can count toward graduation requirements.
Woods Hole, MA and On-board a Schooner SUBJECTS: Oceanography, Nautical Science, Maritime Studies PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA; junior-level standing, interest in science, demonstrated maturity. 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. FACULTY: All of SEA’s faculty hold doctorate level degrees. SEA’s nautical science faculty are licensed professional Master Mariners who teach nautical science on shore and go to sea as masters of the vessels. The Oceanography faculty teach oceanography on shore and go to sea as Chief Scientists on board the vessels. SEA’s Maritime Studies faculty teach maritime studies on shore, providing the humanities focus of ocean study. The SEA faculty is augmented by visiting scholars and lecturers. These men and women have all worked at sea and understand the challenges and rewards of living in and studying the world offshore. 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, Putnam 054, 517-629-0379, RSchmitter@albion.edu 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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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 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, 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, District of Columbia 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: TBD 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, District of Columbia 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 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
El Paso, Texas
and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua SUBJECTS: Labor History of the
Mexico-US Border Region (resident director) PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior or senior standing, demonstrated maturity, at least two semesters of college-level Spanish. LENGTH: Fall semester. CREDIT: 4.0 units for 4 courses. FACULTY: Courses are taught by: the Resident Director (Dr. Joanna Swanger, Fall 2002), Colegio de la Frontera Norte (COLEF) faculty, and University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) faculty. HOUSING: With host families in Mexico. COST: Albion College tuition, room and board fees cover program tuition and fees, room and board, required program travel. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Round trip travel to Mexico; textbooks; miscellaneous personal expenses. Travel to Earlham College for pre-departure orientation. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Deborah Kanter, 212 Robinson Hall, 517-629-0399, dkanter@albion.edu COMMENTS: A required pre-departure orientation will take place on the Earlham College campus during the spring of 2004. The program begins with a week-long on-site orientation that familiarizes students with the border area. For their Spanish courses, students are placed according to their language level.
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welcome. Students will earn a full semester’s credit as they intern four days a
week in an organization of their choice; live with fellow students throughout the city;
learn through our city-based seminars; and experience life in one of
the nation’s most dynamic cities. TPC’s full-time faculty and staff offer a
unique and highly individualized program.
