Child Diversity & Development

  Denmark

Copenhagen

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
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Description: The Child Diversity & 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 Child Diversity & Development program will take the program core courses (a theory plus a practicum course), which are Children in a Multiculturalism Context or Children with Special Needs. Both courses will include a Child Diversity and Development Practicum.

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 early in the semester and a longer European study tour to London (Multicultural Context) or the Netherlands (Special Needs) 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. The DIS Board of Directors has allocated scholarship funds to help you afford to study in Denmark. Scholarships consist of grants in the range of USD 500 - 2,000 per semester, plus a small number of USD 3,000 and 4,000 grants. Summer scholarships range from USD 300 - 1000 depending on your program selection. All scholarships are awarded based on financial need.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program 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