PSYC 312
Prerequisites: A D- in PSYC 201, PSYC 202, or PSYC 208
Program Highlights:
- Visit schools in Austria
- Interact with teacher education professors and students in Slovenia
- Visit Lake Bled, Slovenia
- Visit the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna
Additional Location: Maribor, Slovenia
Steps to Apply:
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Create an Account (if you do not have one)
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Click Apply to the Program
3. Complete all Application Forms
This course will allow students to experience the educational systems in Austria and Slovenia, which have seen success in the most recent international assessments. In the global PISA rankings, both Slovenia and Austria ranked in the top 10 countries for the Math international assessment based on socioeconomic status (Slovenia #8 and Austria #9). For the Science international assessment based on socioeconomic status, both countries ranked in the top 25 countries (Slovenia #14 and Austria #23).
Students will visit elementary and secondary classrooms in Austria and meet with professors in Slovenia to learn about each country's approach to teaching and learning. Students will examine the advantages and disadvantages of the Austrian and Slovenian education systems and focus on what changes might be implemented in the United States.
**Passport Requirement**
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Student with a Valid Passport:
Students who have a current passport will need to upload an image of their passport by December 1, 2024 to their enrollment forms.
Student without a Valid Passport
Apply for or renew your passport immediately. After November 1, students must pay to expedite the application process. Do not delay beginning this process.
Application & Renewal Website:
The routine processing time is currently up to 8 weeks and expedited services is up to 3 weeks. These processing times are subject to change and can lengthen significantly. We highly recommend applying for or renewing your passport as soon as possible. Most countries require at least 6 months remaining time on your passport expiration from your intended date of departure. Example: If your passport expires December 1, 2025, you would need to renew your passport to travel in the summer 2025.
**Preparing for Travel**
Travel and Entry Requirements: U.S. State Department Website:
Each country has established entry requirements and travel restrictions set for foreign visitors and their citizens. Any country can change their regulations at any time. We encourage all students and their families to review details about the country or countries you plan to travel to and to continue monitoring the information leading up to your departure.
