The
London Program The Graduate Business Program Dates Courses Summer
Internship Program Accomodations Admission
and Registration Costs Transferring Study
Abroad Credit
The Office of Study Abroad administers
Marymounts London Program and supports and coordinates all University programs
taking place outside the United States. In todays international world,
study abroad presents a meaningful component to liberal arts 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 12-15 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
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THE
GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAM Marymount University in cooperation with London
Metropolitan University (LMU), offers a full-time semester option during fall
and spring semesters for graduate students in Business. Qualified students will
enroll for nine creditssix credits earned completing preapproved coursework
at LMUs highly regarded MBA program, and three credits for an international
internship. Housing, internship placement, and on-site program staff support services
are provided. Students should consult the School of Business Administration and
Office of Study Abroad for additional information. < back
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DATES - The
fall 2003 semester program opens on September 4. Classes begin September 8,
and end on December 9. The program closes December 13.
- The
spring 2004 London Program opens on January 25. Classes begin on February
2, and end on May 7. The program closes on May 9.
The
London Program follows its own calendar of holidays. All dates are subject to
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COURSES The
following Marymount University-organized courses are offered: 400
Internship (6) HI/FA 302-303 British Heritage I & II (3) SOC
360 Britain Today: Myth and Reality (3), required of all students EN
321 Modern Drama (3) spring; EN 362 Shakespeare Text and Performance (3) fall For
course descriptions, 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 London Metropolitan University, Goldsmiths College of the University of London,
the London College of Fashion, and the Chelsea School of Art and Design. <
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SUMMER
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Marymount offers a six-week, six-credit internship opportunity
for both qualified undergraduate students and graduate students. Participants
will intern four days per week and take part in a one-half day weekly internship
seminar. Internships are available in all discipline-related fields of study.
Marymount will provide housing, on-site orientation and staff support services,
as well as the internship placement and supervision. < back
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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. < back to top
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 Enrollment and Student Services and the approval of both the
Student Accounts Office and the appropriate School dean are required for registration.
Applicants should submit:n a completed copy of the London Program application
form no later than October 15 for spring, March 15 for fall, and March 1 for the
summer semester program; - a
letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the students
work;
- a second letter of recommendation from someone
who can describe the students 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 nonrefundable $250 deposit is due within two weeks of the date of acceptance
into the program, with full tuition payable on or before December 15, 2003, for
the spring 2004 semester. < back to top
COSTS The
London Program requires the full-time tuition of $8,150 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: $8,150 Program
fee:* $3,951-4,046 London Technology fee: $195-200 Mandatory
health insurance: $145-220 Application fee: $25 Total:
$12,466-12,641 * includes housing and local transportation
in London 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. London Program costs are covered by most financial aid programs. <
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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 programs not sponsored by Marymount, students
must complete a course approval form before departure. Credits transferred from
study abroad are not included in the Universitys 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 in programs not sponsored by Marymount must
also maintain continuous registration at Marymount University, or they will be
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