Philosophy
Westmont College San Francisco Urban Program
Students may attend the Urban Program in either the fall or spring semester. The program combines living and working in a unique urban setting, offering an opportunity for the study of cultural, ethnic, political, and business-oriented aspects of modern society. While enjoying the relative security and intimacy of a self-determined community, students reside in the heart of the city. The core of the program is a pre-professional internship that involves a minimum of 24 hours each week. Tutorials and independent study in a variety of areas are available in addition to the core curriculum. Participants must take the following courses: IS 190 Urban Practicum (8) and IS 195 Seminar in Urban Studies (4). Electives include: IS 194 Tutorial (1-4), ENG 101 Film Studies (4) - Spring only, and ENG 134 Ethnicity, Race, and the City (4) - Fall only. Homepage
American Studies Program, Washington, D.C. (CCCU bestsemester.com) (Open to all majors)
During their semester in Washington, DC, junior and senior students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field and interact with decision-makers while studying in interdisciplinary seminars focused on domestic and international public policy and the foundations for policy analysis and public involvement. Washington experts serve as guest speakers. Students spend 20-25 hours a week in internships designed to complement their career interests, which include work in congressional offices, federal government agencies, law offices, public interest and research groups, social services, NGOs, grassroots organizations, media, the arts, and more. The program requires a minimum 2.75 GPA. Homepage
Border Links (Open to all majors)
The Border Links Semester on the Border program offers students a unique opportunity for academic studies, experiential learning and community living along the US/Mexico border inTucson, AZ and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Borderlinks is committed to providing a challenging and transformative experience through a variety of interdisciplinary approaches focusing on border studies and the impact of globalization. Emphasis is also placed on intercultural relationship-building, personal reflection, and strengthening Spanish language skills. We seek to equip our students with the necessary skills to observe, analyze and respond to the challenges of the world community. Homepage
Oregon Extension, Ashland, Oregon (Messiah College) (Open to all majors) (Fall only)
Oregon Extension is sponsored by Messiah College and is located in the southern reaches of the Cascade Mountains. Students study, in sequence, four interdisciplinary themes: Contemporary Issues, Social Thought, Human Stories, and Living Faith. Special emphasis is given to individual professor-student interaction and attention to small group discussion and dialogue. Within each of these units, students can choose one academic discipline from among the following in which to receive 3-4 semester hours of credit: literature, psychology, sociology, philosophy, biology, theology, biblical studies, history, education, or science. Students earn an additional two hours of credit in Rhetoric and Composition. Homepage