Program Offerings
The regular course load consists of an intensive German course plus a German history and culture course during the first six weeks (i.e. prior to the start of the regular IUSP semester), and two subject courses for the duration of the eight-week regular IUSP semester. This regular load equates to 17 US credit hours. All courses, except the intensive German course, are taught in English or offer English tutorials to aid students not proficient in German. No prior knowledge of the German language is required.
IUSP offers courses in:
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- Economics
- English Studies
- Geography
- Linguistics and Language Technologies
- Media Studies
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theology
- German Culture and History
- German Language
Spring 2009 Semester Course Offerings:
- Hard Times: The USA in the 1930s
- Westward Ho: The American West
- "Borders Within": Regionalism and Diversity in Canada
- Engendering American History, Literature, and Culture
- Early American Short Stories
- Slavery in the Americas
- "Where is Here?": Local Color Fiction in Nineteenth-Century U.S. and Canadian Literature
- Music and Visual Anthropology
- Anthropology of Nomadism in the Past and Present
- Marx went Away - But Karl Stayed Behind - Anthropology of Post-Socialism
- Games in Fine Arts and Athletic Games in Greek and Roman Times
- Olympia - An Ancient Sanctuary
- Trajan - A Roman Emperor and His Time
- Finance under Risk
- Cost Accounting
- Introduction to Developmental Economics
- European Economic Integration
- Economic Policy
- Microeconomics
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Shakespeare's Tragedies
- The 18th Century
- The 18th Century: Key Texts
- Decadence/Fin de siecle: Representative Texts of an Era
- Wales: Neighbours from Hell
- Modern and Postmodern Poetry from Great Britain and the Commonwealth
- Geomorphology: Forms, dynamics and genesis of the relief
- The Languages of the World
- Linguistic Fieldwork Hindi
- Linguistic Fieldwork Chinese
- Sociolinguistics: Regional Varieties of Present Day English
- Independent American Cinema
- Peace and Federalism versus Balance of Power and Free Market Economy
- Contemplate. Deliberate. Act. What kind of ‘talk’ does social change need?
- Conflict Resolution
- Political Participation in the USA
- Germany in Europe
- Crimes against Humanity in Law of Nations
- International Women and Gender Politics
- Societal, economic and political development in Asia
- Security Threat Climate Change and Ecocide
- Close Relationships
- Thinking the Unthinkable: The "New Classics" in American Sociology
- Handling Norm Conflicts
- German Culture Course
- Conversation Course
Cost
The IUSP fee includes IUSP tuition, language course, history and culture course, accommodations, and a one-time meal supplement. A ticket for free public transportation and orientation for foreign students are also included in this cost. Prices are approximates and may be lower or higher based on IUSP program rate changes. There is an additional non-refundable, non-transferable $400.00 MU program participation fee paid directly to Millersville with the $40 application fee, due at time of application.
Additional costs, including but not limited to the student visa and housing security deposit, will be applicable. Please review the IUSP website for specific costs and additional expenses.
Below is an estimated worksheet of costs for a semester at IUSP.
IUSP Cost Worksheet Fall 2009 [pdf]
IUSP Cost Worksheet Spring 2010 [pdf]
Financial Assistance
Students should investigate loans that may be available such as the application for Federal Student Aid. Scholarships have individual regulations, and students should contact their home institution's Financial Aid Office to determine if their scholarships are transferable. Please see Financial Considerations for more information.
Dates
Students may choose to study abroad either for one semester or for a full academic year. The fall semester begins in early September and ends in mid-December. The spring semester begins in late February and ends in mid-June.
Accommodation
Students typically have a single room, with a sink, in one of the university dormitories. There are common bathrooms, showers and a kitchen. Laundry rooms can be found in every dormitory building. Bed sheets will be provided, but students must bring their own towels. Students will receive their room assignments on arrival day.
Like most German students, IUSP participants may choose to eat lunch in the Mensa, located about a 20 minute walk from the Studentendorf or they may eat in town. Snack bars and lounges are in the Mensa and in the classroom buildings. During the semester, an evening meal is also available in the Mensa, although many students prefer to cook their own dinner (as well as breakfast) in the dormitory kitchenettes. Shopping in the local stores, and eating in the dormitory, provide excellent opportunities to meet German townspeople and students.
Eligibility
Most students who study abroad are traditionally juniors. However, students can and do study abroad anytime after they have completed 24 credits. Students should complete an application to study abroad one semester before wishing to go abroad. Please stop by the Office of Global Education & Partnerships to pick up an application and ask about deadlines. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA, an official transcript and two letters of recommendation from professors from your home university are also required. The Director of Global Education & Partnerships will then interview students and a selection will be made shortly after the interviews are completed.
Transfer of Credit
Students should work with their advisors to select courses which will fit into their major(s), minor(s), and General Education requirements, if appropriate.
A Request for Study Abroad Resident Credits form, available in the Office of Global Education & Partnerships, must be completed before the student leaves. Students will receive transfer credit for coursework completed through IUSP. It is the student's responsibility to follow the procedures and policies of his/her home institution with regard to transfer credit and appropriateness of course choices for his/her academic program. After the study abroad program is completed and a transcript is sent to Millersville University, the Registrar's Office determines the final transfer of credit. All courses taken at IUSP will come back to Millersville just as if you had taken them at another U.S. institution. Please consult the Undergraduate Catalog ("Transfer Credit") for the transfer policy.
To Apply
Once you have thoroughly read through the above information and addressed any questions/concerns with: parents or decision-making parties, advisor(s), and the Office of Global Education, you may follow the instructions below.
READ THE DIRECTIONS BELOW BEFORE BEGINNING THE APPLICATION.
IMPORTANT: Please carefully read the eligibility requirements on the first page to ensure you have meet the necessary minimum requirements. Type directly into each page of the application, including the recommendation forms. You will be able to save the document on your computer and resume in more than one sitting if necessary. Once the entire application is complete, please print it out, sign and date on the appropriate pages, and submit to the Office of Global Education. The application checklist on the second page is there for your convenience - incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
**YOU MAY ONLY APPLY FOR ONE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM PER SEMESTER**
For the STUDENT: IUSP Application [pdf]
Please type directly into this document.
The Recommendation Forms below is for EVALUATOR USE ONLY. The student's portion of the evaluation is included in the application and should be submitted to the recommendor BEFORE he/she completes the following document(s).
For the FOREIGN LANGUAGE EVALUATOR:
IUSP FOREIGN LANGUAGE Recommendation Form [pdf]
Please type directly into this document.
OR
For the STANDARD EVALUATOR:
IUSP STANDARD Recommendation Form [pdf]
Please type directly into this document. |
