Psychology & Child Development

  Denmark

Copenhagen

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 

Description: The Psychology & Child Development program is designed for students majoring in psychology, child development, education, sociology, human development, social work, and related fields. It offers you:

* Reflective and analytical skills linking theory with practice through observation in Danish childhood and youth institutions and an interdisciplinary approach
* Real-life insights into the complex issues of diversity, integration, and education
* An understanding of the Danish philosophy and practice of working with children at risk or with special needs

Students enrolled in the Psychology & Child Development program will take the program core courses (a theory plus a practicum course), which are Children in a Multiculturalism Context (fall only) or Children with Special Needs (fall and spring).

The weekly, day-long practicum is a required companion to the theory core courses. Students will be placed in a Danish preschool or after-school program one day a week for a total of 50-60 hours in the semester. You will observe and interact with the children under the guidance of a supervising pedagogue. You will discuss and develop your practicum experiences in class.

Students will also participate in two course-integrated study tours.

Beyond the core courses and study tours, students are free to select any combination of courses from the DIS curriculum, barring scheduling conflicts.

Highlights: Study tours include a short regional tour in Denmark and/or southern Sweden early in the semester and a longer European study tour to the Netherlands (fall), London or Stockholm-Helsinki (spring and summer) during the first week of the three-week mid-semester break.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Denmark Independently

Scholarships are Available. Please contact us for more information.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad's Mission Statement: DIS is a specialized Danish institution offering study abroad programs in English for primarily American university students in their third or fourth year of study, with credit transfer to their home school. Among alumni and partners, we have a reputation of being intense, demanding and rewarding, and of providing a challenging educational environment in a full-service framework.

Year Founded: 1959