SJSU -- Study Abroad Programs - Faculty-Led Programs

SJSU Faculty-Led Overseas Programs (FLP)

Programs for Summer 2012
Program Name	Department	Location	Faculty/Program Leader	Contact
Exploring Pediatric Care in Belize	Nursing	Belize	Ruth K. Rosenblum	Ruth.Rosenblum@sjsu.edu
Communication & Tourism	Communication Studies	China	Andrew Wood	Andrew.wood@sjsu.edu
Creativity and Innovation	Hospitality, Communication, Business	Finland	Dr. Dennis Jaehne Minna Holopainen	Minna.Holopainen@sjsu.edu
A River Runs Through It: The Food, Culture and Commerce of the Dordogne Region in Southwestern France	Biological Sciences	France	Elizabeth McGee Arnaud Bergerol	Elizabeth.Mcgee@sjsu.edu
Study Abroad in Ireland: Dublin, Sligo, and Galway	Nursing	Ireland	Tamara McKinnon Peggy Mayer	Thm4@cruzio.com peggy.mayer@sjsu.edu
City of Cultures	Hospitality, Recreation, & Tourism Management	Paris, France	Linda Levine David Buseck	Lindalevine@mindspring.com Dbuseck@mindspring.com
International Public Relations	Journalism & Mass Communication	Paris, France	Mathew Cabot	Matt.Cabot@sjsu.edu
Portuguese Language and Culture	World Languages & Literatures	Portugal	Deolinda Adao	Deolinda.adao@sjsu.edu
Vietnam- Culture and Change	Social Work	Vietnam	Huong Nguyen	huong.nguyen@sjsu.edu

Programs for Winter 2013
Program Name	Department	Location	Faculty/Program Leader	Contact
Counselor Education in Costa Rica	Counselor Education	Costa Rica	Jason Laker Dolores Mena	Jason.Laker@sjsu.edu Dolores.mena@sjsu.edu

All programs
3-6 units & 3-4 weeks

Programs with * will also
hold class on campus at SJSU

Programs are proposed and led by SJSU professors from various academic fields.
Programs are taught in another country for 3-8 weeks during the summer or winter intersession. Some programs may include coursework before or after the program overseas.
Participants will receive 3-6 units of SJSU Special Session coursework, including some courses that meet G.E. requirements. Some courses are cross-listed in multiple departments.
Programs are open to all degree-seeking students from SJSU or other universities/colleges.

Participants must be in upper division undergraduate or graduate standing, unless approved by faculty leaders.
All participants must be at least 18 years old.
Some programs may have other eligibility requirements. Please see individual program information for more details.

Date	Deadlines
November 2011-Jannuary 2012	Application period Notification of acceptance
March-April 2012	Submit necessary forms (read “Application Process” below for further details) Deposit for program due Sign up for the FLP class(es) on mysjsu
April 2012	Full program payment due Forms due
May-August 2012	Summer 2012 FLPs take place

Choose a program: Review the program descriptions under each link, email the program leader/professor, or contact the coordinator or student assistant for more information
Fill out an online application form: Applications for summer 2012 will start November 2011 and end in April 2012. If you are an SJSU student, please fill out the first application form listed below. If you are a non-SJSU/open university student or are graduating in spring 2012, please fill out both forms. These documents can be found under the “Forms” tab at the top of this page:

FLP Student Application Form
Additional Application Form for Non-SJSU/Open University Students (leave “Class Request” section blank)

You will email two copies of the FLP Student Application Form (along with the Non-SJSU/Open-University Registration Form if needed):

The attached application should be saved as “LastName.FirstName.Country” (i.e. Chung.Helena.France).
The subject line should read as “FLP Student Application.”
One copy will be emailed to the faculty/program leader (contact info is listed in the program description). The other will be sent to the Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs at Karen.McBride@sjsu.edu

Submit necessary forms: Once you are notified of acceptance into the program, please fill out the three documents listed below that can found on the “Forms” tab at the top of this page, and submit them via email to [contact information currently being updated] (remember to save a copy for your records):
1. Participant Agreement Form (don’t forget to initial page 3)
2. Certification of Health Form
3. Independent Travel Release Form
Pay your deposit: You may do this online on mysjsu or at the Bursar’s office. Checks will be made out to SJSU. In the memo, write “Faculty-Led Programs Summer 2012” and include your SJSU ID. If you pay at the Bursar’s office rather than through mysjsu, please email [contact information currently being updated] so that the student assistant can verify your payment. Mailed checks can be sent to the following address:

San Jose State University
Bursar's Office-Cashiering
One Washington Square SSC
San Jose, CA 95192-0138

Sign up for the class on mysjsu: You will be sent an add code to register for the course. Make sure you register before your appointment expires.
Pay the full program payment: To avoid being dropped, pay the full program cost online or through the Bursar’s office once you’ve signed up for the course.
Enjoy your summer program! Get set for an incredible experience!

You can download the FLP Student Checklist to stay on track.

For questions about the program itself, contact the program leader listed under each program description.

For questions about the application process, contact the FLP coordinator or student assistant:

Study Abroad Office
Phone: 924-408-5931
Clark Hall, Room 543