How To Study Abroad In The United States

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1 International Programs for Graduate Students: Examining University and Program Rules, Goals, and Needs Rebecca Bellinger, School of International Service, American University Diane Penneys Edelman, Villanova University School of Law Theresa Kaiser, Washington College of Law, American University Lance Kenney, International Studies, Villanova University CIEE Annual Conference, November

2 Overview Structure of programs Differences between undergraduate and graduate study abroad Regulatory Goals and expectations of students Effects on graduation/post-graduate planning Types of programs Challenges CIEE Annual Conference, November

3 Graduate Study Abroad Array of Choices Summer, semester or year abroad Intersession Embedded programs Dual or joint degrees Externships/Internships CIEE Annual Conference, November

4 Challenges Degree requirements Residency requirements Financial aid Graduation timing Faculty involvement Student expectations School specific challenges CIEE Annual Conference, November

5 Open Doors, Graduate Students Categories: Master s degrees, Graduate unspecified, Graduate professional This year, 13.0% of study abroad population, last year 11.4% (only 2% increase) However, this means increase of 35,178 students from 29,677 CIEE Annual Conference, November

6 Is working with grad students different from working with undergrads? NO: the fundamentals regarding best practices, student learning and outcomes, and administration are the same. YES: Professional standards, financial issues, and student demographics are completely different CIEE Annual Conference, November

7 NO: Fundamentals are the same Millennials For better and worse! Liability issues More likely to sue? Disciplinary issues Like emergency action plan, create policy before you need it! CIEE Annual Conference, November

8 Programmatic considerations: One size does not fit all! Short-term programs vs. longterm programs Embedded programs vs. standalone, credit bearing Dual degrees, joint degrees Externships, internships CIEE Annual Conference, November

9 YES: Something completely different! Professional requirements (ABA, AACSB, ABET, NLN, etc.) NO GEN ED Funding, especially summer (faculty and students) Working professionals (duration) Duration of program as percentage of degree Assessment of work, transcripting CIEE Annual Conference, November

10 Villanova University School of Law International Studies Programs Internal Courses in international and comparative law Courses designed for first-year students (International Advocacy and Public International Law) Clinics (asylum, farmworkers) Extracurricular activities External Abroad Summer program in Rome, with Univ. of St. Thomas JD/LLM International Studies Externships abroad Other ABA-approved programs Ad hoc, student-initiated programs CIEE Annual Conference, November

11 Law School: Regulatory Scheme American Bar Association ( Law study abroad generally Criteria for Foreign Summer and Intersession Programs Criteria for Approval of Semester and Year-Long Study Abroad Programs Criteria for Student Study at a Foreign Institution Association of American Law Schools ( Executive Committee Regulation Academic Credit Earned at Another Institution Department of Education State Bar Associations CIEE Annual Conference, November

12 Law School Considerations Administration of international programs Regulatory compliance/site visits Budgeting Marketing Communication with host schools Communication with students Record-keeping CIEE Annual Conference, November

13 American University Washington College of Law Located in Washington, DC Recognized for international law and clinical education. as well as IP and business law programs 1,500 JD students, 170 LLM students, 15 SJD students 2011 entering class of JD students: 29 foreign countries 40 foreign languages About half complete part of legal education abroad Wide variety of abroad programs available CIEE Annual Conference, November

14 Primary Goal of Law School Study Abroad: Connecting Education Abroad to Professional Employment Why it Matters Students completing 7 th year of higher education Average student loan debt (ABA, ): $70,000 for public law school students $106,000 for private law school students Competitive job market Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Students Should Bring to Law School Foreign language Acculturation Independent thinking Creative problem solving Cultural sensitivity

15 Connecting Education Abroad to Professional Employment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Students Should Gain in Law School Study Abroad Strengthen resume Increase academic knowledge Create international networks CIEE Annual Conference, November

16 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to Gain Building the US Legal Resume while abroad Journals and briefs Moot court Clinics Internships Degrees CIEE Annual Conference, November

17 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to Gain Increasing academic knowledge Students Partners Curriculum Making connections abroad Internships Alumni networks Support group connections

18 School of International Service, American University Founding member of APSIA Largest school of international affairs in the USA Graduate population of 900+ Nine MA degree fields plus PhD Ranked 8 th by Foreign Policy Magazine (2008) 42% of grad students study abroad for credit 26 programs abroad for grad students AY Ranked #2 for Boren recipients 90% of grad students complete internships during MA CIEE Annual Conference, November

19 IR Schools: Rules Aside from accrediting bodies, no single body regulates APSIA courses or study abroad programs. Internal rules at SIS: Official approval from provost, dean, committee Program director and advisor approvals Limits on transfer credit CIEE Annual Conference, November

20 Study Abroad Programs at IR Grad Schools: The Comparative Advantage Provide professional skills development and curricular enrichment to current students Enhance school profile CIEE Annual Conference, November

21 Curricular Enrichment Coursework for concentrations not regularly offered in on-campus curriculum Different perspective on specific regional policies Fieldwork (research and internships) abroad CIEE Annual Conference, November

22 Enhance School Profile School-to-school or school-toorganization partnerships International programs as measure of internationalization CIEE Annual Conference, November

23 Employing the Comparative Advantage In-house international program development Programs relevant to specific MA degrees In-house admissions Recruit students from/in collaboration with partners abroad In-house marketing Combine messaging about international programs with recruitment strategy CIEE Annual Conference, November

24 For your consideration Undergraduate institutions Learn about graduate student opportunities Refer undergrads to graduate international study websites of grad schools and regulatory agencies Prepare students for graduate level study abroad e.g., language/cultural intelligence training Providers Develop programs that meet graduate school requirements (e.g., externship opportunities) Continuing education (CLE, etc.) View grad study abroad as beneficial to students and academic institution CIEE Annual Conference, November

25 Contact Information Diane Penneys Edelman Lance Kenney Theresa L. Kaiser Rebecca Bellinger CIEE Annual Conference, November