This catalog is for 2002-2003 only. For the printed version, contact Admissions at 703-522-5600.
Internships and Study Abroad

INTERNSHIPS
Local Internships


STUDY ABROAD

Study Abroad

The London Program
Dates
Courses
Accommodations
Admission and Registration
Costs
Transferring Study Abroad Credit


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INTERNSHIPS

Local Internships

The University offers outstanding internship experiences in Washington-area corporations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and retail establishments. Often the internship leads to permanent employment with the same organization after graduation.

The internship is identified by the student with the assistance of a supervising faculty member. Firms and agencies sponsoring the intern are expected to provide a supervised, structured, and suitable experience consistent with the student’s major field.

All students in the School of Arts and Sciences who have advanced in their major are required to complete a minimum of 6 credits of internship. Waiver of this requirement may be authorized by the dean of the School on the presentation of compelling evidence. If a waiver is obtained, coursework at the 300-400 level in courses within the major will be substituted for the internship.

Students interested in finding out more about specific internships should consult with their School’s academic advisors.

STUDY ABROAD

Study Abroad

The Office of Study Abroad administers Marymount’s London Program and supports and coordinates all University programs taking place outside the United States.

In today’s international world, study abroad presents a meaningful component to liberal education. When combined with practical experience such as an internship, its value is even greater. Students abroad integrate into the daily life of the host country and its people.

The London Program

Marymount University offers a study abroad experience in England, a country linked to American culture through its history, literature, and traditions. Study and internship experiences in England do not require fluency in a foreign language. The student can benefit fully from the stay abroad.

The London Program is offered in the fall and spring semesters to qualified junior and senior students. It requires full-time enrollment for
12 semester credits. The student enrolls in a London internship and in two to three courses which meet Liberal Arts Core requirements.

Special opportunities offered by the British setting are internship experiences in the London offices of British, American, and multinational firms; British department stores; health centers; schools; and television and radio stations.

Courses are structured around current London activities. For example, students in a drama course read and analyze a play in class, enjoy and critique its performance on the London stage, and, once each semester, have the opportunity to discuss the performance with the director or one of the principals.

Dates

  • The fall 2002 semester program opens on September 7. Classes begin September 16, and end on December 13. The program closes December 15.
  • The spring 2003 London Program opens on January 25. Classes begin on February 3, and end on May 9. The program closes on May 11.

The London Program follows its own calendar of holidays.

Courses

The following Marymount University-organized courses are offered:

400 Internship (6)

HI 300 Heritage of Great Britain (3)

SOC 360 Britain Today: Myth and Reality (3), required of all students

EN 321 Modern Drama (3)

For descriptions of the courses listed, see the appropriate sections in this catalog. The Internship course number is shown here without a letter prefix but is offered for each major.

All Marymount courses meet Liberal Arts Core requirements.

Qualified students may elect to enroll in one course at the following London universities/institutes: The University of North London, Goldsmiths College of the University of London, the London College of Fashion, and the Chelsea School of Art and Design.

Accommodations

The Marymount London Centre is located in the heart of London, near the University of London and the British Museum. In addition to housing the program office and classrooms, the Centre provides a library, a computer lab with e-mail access, and a student lounge. Students live in fully-furnished apartments and studios located within walking distance or a short bus ride from the London Centre. A thorough orientation to life in London is provided through a series of meetings that begin before departure from the U.S. and continue during the first week in England.

Admission and Registration

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 and not be on disciplinary probation. A recommendation from the vice president for Student Services and the approval of both the Student Accounts Office and the appropriate School dean are required for registration. Applicants should submit:

  • a completed copy of the London Program application form no later than October 15 for spring, and March 15 for fall;
  • a letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the student’s work;
  • a second letter of recommendation from someone who can describe the student’s readiness to assume the responsibility for residence and study abroad; and
  • a $25 nonrefundable application fee.

Course registration may be made on the admission form. A $250 deposit on tuition is due within two weeks of the date of acceptance into the program, with full tuition payable on or before December 15, 2002, for the spring 2003 semester.

Costs

The London Program requires the full-time tuition of $7,800 for the semester. This covers 12-15 semester credits and two overnight trips from London to such sites as Bath, Blenheim Palace, Stratford, Oxford, Stonehenge, and Warwick Castle. Students are limited to 15 credits.

Tuition$7,800

Program fee, including housing
and local transportation in London$3,765

London Technology fee$180

Total$11,745

Additional costs for the semester borne by the student are estimated as follows:

Airfare, round trip$700

Other food costs$1,300

Cost estimates are based on current prices and exchange rates and do not include personal expenses. Updates are provided each semester. Participants may make their own travel arrangements or avail themselves of group travel plans recommended by the University. Passports are required and are the student’s responsibility. London Program costs are covered by most financial aid programs.

Transferring Study Abroad Credit

Students wishing to participate in study aboard programs not sponsored by Marymount must receive prior approval from their advisor, the dean of the School offering their major, and the Office of Study Abroad. Course approval forms for study abroad are available in the Office of Study Abroad.

To receive credit for study abroad, students must complete a course approval form before departure. In addition, a student may be asked to validate content knowledge before credit is approved. Credits transferred from study abroad are not included in the University’s 36-credit minimum requirement. Acceptance of credits earned in a study abroad program is at the discretion of the University and is subject to minimum grade requirements in the affected subject areas.

Students studying abroad must also maintain continuous registration at Marymount University, or they will be considered withdrawn.

 
 
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