Flagler
offers an
array of
opportunities
for students
to study
abroad. The
Office of
Academic
Affairs is
responsible
for overseeing
and coordinating
all international
study abroad
programs,
for providing
students
and faculty
with information
on such programs,
and for conducting
a mandatory
study abroad
orientation.
Opportunities
for studying
abroad are
available
during the
summer term
and during
fall and
spring semesters.
All
students
must complete
the College's
application
for Study
Abroad Programs
before submitting
an application
for any of
these programs
and before
attending
the Study
Abroad Orientation.
Applications
are available
in the Office
of Academic
Affairs.
The College's
requirement
for a student
to complete
his or her
final 30
semester
hours at
Flagler does
not apply
to students
participating
in an approved
Study Abroad
or Study
Away Program.
Types
of Study
Abroad
Programs: Six
general
types of
study abroad
programs
are available:
1.
Students may register for
one of the approved study
abroad programs sponsored
by one of the academic departments
at Flagler College;
2. Students may enroll
directly in a foreign
university as an
occasional, transient
or special student;
3. Students may enroll
in a special program
for foreign students
at a foreign university;
4. Students may enroll
in a program sponsored
by another U.S. college
or university;
5. Students may enroll
in a program sponsored
by an organization
other than a college
or university; or
6. Students may enroll
in an international
or U.S. college located
abroad.
The
basic criteria
to qualify
for any of
the above
listed programs
are as follows:
1.
have sophomore standing with
the completion of at least
45 credit hours;
2. have a cumulative
grade point average
of 2.50 or higher;
3. be a degree-seeking
student;
4. satisfy any departmental
requirements;
5. be approved by
the Office of Academic
Affairs;
6. receive positive
letters of recommendation,
if required; and
7. have a satisfactory
discipline record,
as certified by the
Dean of Student Services.
Academic
Credit
for Study
Abroad: Academic
credit
is based
on the
same criteria
as credit
for an
on-campus
course
at Flagler
College.
Although
some flexibility
exists,
academic
credit
is based
on the
number
of hours
of class
attendance;
learning
objectives
formulated
from course
content;
and mastery
level demonstrated
through
examinations,
papers,
a thesis,
or the
completion
of an approved
project.
Upon
completion
of the program,
a transcript
is forwarded
to Flagler
College.
In most cases,
the hours
will be accepted
toward the
total hours
necessary
for graduation;
however,
not all courses
will necessarily
be accepted
for general
education
or as a requirement
for a major.
For the purposes
of the computation
of a student's
grade point
average,
grades and
quality points
will not
be accepted
from any
study abroad
program.
Study
Abroad
for Students
Majoring
in Spanish
or Spanish/Latin
American
Studies: Students
majoring
in Spanish
or Spanish/Latin
American
studies
are encouraged
to participate
in a study
abroad
program
in a Spanish-speaking
country
for a semester.
Participation
in a study
abroad
program
enhances
language
proficiency
and provides
students
with an
opportunity
to understand
another
culture
and to
grow in
self-confidence
and maturity.
Students
should investigate
programs
available
for undergraduates
in Latin
America or
Spain. Current
information
received
by the Office
of Academic
Affairs will
be made available
to students.
Students
will be responsible
for choosing
a program,
completing
a Flagler
College Study
Abroad Application,
submitting
required
applications,
making all
necessary
arrangements
with the
sponsoring
agency or
university,
and eventually
transferring
credits to
Flagler College.
Junior
Year Abroad: The
College
encourages
able and
mature
students
to spend
their junior
year studying
abroad.
To participate
in such
a program,
students
(a) must
be candidates
for the
bachelor's
degree;
(b) must
have at
least a
2.50 cumulative
grade point
average;
(c) must
satisfy
requirements
that are
part of
a departmentally-sponsored
study abroad
program;
and (d)
must complete
a Flagler
College
Study Abroad
Application.
The department
chair and
the Office
of Academic
Affairs
must approve
the course
of study
and certify
the general
suitability
of the
applicant
to participate
in and
benefit
from a
study abroad
program.
Study
in Italy: Through
the Art
Department
and the
Liberal
Studies
Department
at Flagler,
students
are afforded
the opportunity
to study
in Italy.
These faculty-led
study abroad
programs
are intended
for students
majoring
in art
or religion;
however,
participation
in the
program
is not
restricted
to students
pursuing
these majors.
Art
Faculty-led
Study Abroad: Unlike
most study
abroad
programs
which tend
to emphasize
either
study or
travel,
the Flagler
program
sponsored
through
the Art
Department
strives
to achieve
a balance
between
classwork
and touring.
Through
the Art
Department,
the four-week
study abroad
program
includes
sessions
in drawing,
art history,
and Italian
culture.
In addition,
the program
includes
basic language
study in
Italian.
The
principal
location
for this
faculty-led
study program
is the east-central
region of
Italy. The
home of
the
Flagler
College
summer study
program
is
in the hills
overlooking
Fano, a
summer
resort on
the coast
below Urbino.
It is located
within a
few hours
of Venice,
Perugia,
Florence,
and other
ancient
centers
of learning,
all of which
can be visited
on an overnight
basis. Gubbio,
Arezzo,
Assisi,
and Urbino– a
center of
Renaissance
learning
and artistic
flowering–are
part of
the daily
studio environment.
The
basic assignment
of the Study
in Italy
program is
for each
student to
maintain
a journal/sketchbook.
In it, students
are expected
to trace
various excursions
and to record
notes and
sketches
that are
to be organized
and presented
for evaluation.
A student
may receive
four semester
hours of
credit for
work presented
in the journal/sketchbook.
An additional
two semester
hours of
credit may
be received
for presenting
a formal
paper on
a topic chosen
by the student.
Travel: The
four-week
study abroad
program is
normally
conducted
in May. Participants
will depart
in early
May from
a designated
airport in
Florida.
Return flights
may be scheduled
according
to individual
preferences;
however,
travel arrangements
to and from
Europe must
be established
by the prescribed
deadline
for the February
payment.
Religion
Faculty-led
Study Abroad: This
faculty-led
study
abroad
program
focuses
on the
people
and places
associated
with the
development
and expression
of Christianity
in Rome.
Living
in close
proximity
to Rome’s
historical
center,
the students
visit
the sites
associated
with
some of
the most
memorable
figures
of Western
Civilization
and study
the historical
development,
theological
insights
and cultural
manifestations
of Christianity
within
the city
of Rome.
Special
attention
is given
to the
archeological,
artistic,
architectural
monuments
of Classical
and Renaissance
Rome,
such
as the
Coliseum,
the Sistine
Chapel,
and the
Pantheon.
Students
are expected
to read
the assigned
tests
before
departing
for Rome,
as well
as participate
actively
in the
daily
tours
and seminar
sessions.
A 10-page
written
journal
integrating
the assigned
tests,
tour
input,
and personal
experience
is also
a requirement
for those
who hope
to receive
a grade
higher
than
a C. Three
credits
are available
to those
who register
at Flagler
College
for REL
440:
Special
Topics:
Christianity
and Roman
Culture
and successfully
fulfill
the program
requirements.
Costs: Expenses
for the summer
study programs
in Italy
may vary
from year
to year depending
upon the
rate of exchange
for currency,
transportation
costs, food
and lodging,
and personal
expenses.
The cost
for academic
credit is
at the current
tuition for
summer school.
Conduct
While Studying
Abroad: Generally,
the standards
of conduct
for students
studying
abroad
are the
same as
those expected
of students
on the
Flagler
College
campus.
Also, the
policy
concerning
use of
illegal
substances
is always
enforced.
Abuse of
alcohol
will not
be tolerated.
At any
time during
the approved
dates of
travel/study
abroad,
if a student
brings
discredit
upon Flagler
College,
the faculty
sponsor
may either
make arrangements
for the
student's
return
to the
U.S. or
inform
the student
that his/her
conduct
will be
referred
to the
Dean of
Student
Services
at the
beginning
of the
next semester.
While
Flagler College
has made
every effort
to make sure
the study
abroad experience
will be rewarding
and beneficial
to the participating
students,
it should
be remembered
that the
students
are outside
the United
States, are
subject to
the laws
and customs
of the country
in which
they are
traveling,
and are expected
to respect
the customs
and laws
of that country.
From time
to time,
students
will be outside
the supervision
and control
of Flagler
College;
therefore,
the College
cannot assume
responsibility
for their
safety or
property.
While the
College believes
this risk
to be minimal,
it must be
accepted
on the part
of the student
individually.
In addition,
it should
be noted
that the
Americans
with Disabilities
Act is not
applicable
outside the
United States.
Health
Insurance: Students
are advised
of private
health
insurance
programs
for which
they may
apply.
Students
are required
to present
evidence
of a health
examination
and insurance
coverage
prior to
departure.
Enrollment
Requirements: Students
pursuing a Flagler
College Faculty-Led
Study Abroad
program must
be enrolled in
the course for
which the study
abroad program
is offered. Additionally,
students who
drop a faculty-led
study abroad
course are subject
to forfeiture
of all deposits
and may incur
additional financial
penalties affiliated
with the study
abroad trip.
Financial
Aid: According
to the Federal Regulations
and Florida Statutes, students
eligible for state and federal
financial aid programs may
apply financial assistance
to pay for expenses required
to participate in programs
of study in another state
or in a foreign country.
Students who are eligible
for federal and state financial
aid programs must confer
with the Director of Financial
Aid about using funds from
these programs for the purpose
of participating in the study
abroad programs. Institutional
scholarships and grants are
not applicable to study abroad
programs; however, recipients
of the Lewis-Wiley Scholar
Award may use the award for
study abroad programs.
Flagler
College has agreed to apply
financial aid normally received
for study at Flagler to programs
administered by the Council
on International Educational
Exchange (C.I.E.E.).
Administrative
Fee: Flagler
College charges a $150 fee
to defray the administrative
costs associated with a study
abroad program. These costs
occur prior to the student's
departure, during the time
a student is away, and upon
the student's return to Flagler
College. There is no administrative
fee for study abroad programs
led by Flagler College faculty.
Financial
Payments: Payment
for any Flagler College faculty-led
program must be remitted
to the Office of Business
Services prior to the student's
departure date. For approved,
non-Flagler College-sponsored
programs, students must submit
payments for tuition and
related expenses directly
to the institution or organization
sponsoring the study abroad
program.
Students
are directed to adhere to the
terms and conditions, as set
forth in the literature of
the applicable program. |
