Education and Educational Foundations: Germany, Italy and Greece

This study abroad program gives students the unique opportunity to study the education system in three European countries. Students will develop a basic understanding of teaching and learning in diverse countries and will observe how diverse student needs are met in the classroom.

The program includes stops in:

Berlin, Germany
Bologna, Italy
Reggio Emilia, Italy
Venice, Italy
Verona, Italy
Rome, Italy
Athens, Greece
Paros, Greece

Students will have the opportunity to observe several different classroom levels (elementary, middle, high schools and universities) in different countries. Understanding how other countries approach education will equip teachers with a better understanding of the U.S. education system and how it fits into the bigger picture of global education, which helps them to teach for diversity and transformation.

The program consists of two undergraduate courses and two graduate courses, and the requirements of each course will be similar to on-campus courses. Textbooks and other source materials will be used, and examinations/presentations will be administered covering lecture, reading and field excursions.

Undergraduate Courses

ED 4381 Education and Teaching in Europe
ED 4381 Culturally & Linguistically

Graduate Courses

EDG 6381 Special Topics: Multicultural Education
EDG 6301 Social & Cultural Influences

All travel arrangements will be made by the faculty directors and approved by the university. Students will be extensively briefed prior to departure regarding travel arrangements and schedules with addresses and telephone numbers given each participant.

All program participants must have adequate health and accident insurance coverage in case of medical issues or emergencies. Students will be required to obtain health insurance that will provide medical and related benefits. The CIS will ensure that all students have completed their study abroad paperwork prior to departure.

To be eligible for an ASU study abroad program, students must meet these requirements:

Undergraduate Students

Completed at least 24 credit hours of coursework in residence or by transfer at the time of application. Dual credit hours do not count toward this total.
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application