Santa Clara University

Europe : Denmark : Copenhagen

Climate change calls for radical re-thinking of a sustainable environment - ultimately, a change towards a 100% renewable energy society. But is this possible? This course examines the technical, economic, political and social aspects of renewable energy and its link with culture. Different renewable energy technologies (wind, solar, hydro, biomass, etc.) are explored, and the strengths and weaknesses of different policy options (feed-in tariffs, quotas, etc.) are discussed.

Europe : Denmark : Copenhagen

This course approaches the modern food system as a complex set of human and environmental relationships, which reflect the way societies are organized and represent a microcosm of wider social realities. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we will explore a number of ecological, economic, cultural, political and ethical dimensions connected with the global food system, as well as strategies and challenges associated with transforming it in a more sustainable direction. The course balances global, U.S. and European perspectives and will include field visits to a Danish farm, an NGO involved in the Danish food system and a study tour to the UK.

Europe : Denmark : Copenhagen

Communication program is designed to develop your international communication skills, help you gain an understanding of current industry trends, and teach you to collaborate with people from other cultures.

Europe : Denmark : Copenhagen

Examine the impact of globalization on European integration using the theories of international trade, capital markets, and economic development in a European context. The aim of the program is to give you a critical understanding of the links between economic integration, comparative advantage, and international competitiveness.

Europe : Denmark : Copenhagen

Whether or not you dream of building your career in the corporate world or being an entrepreneur, this program offers you experience in analyzing and understanding how European businesses operate.

Europe : Denmark : Copenhagen

This program focuses on psychological theory, research, and practice, with an emphasis on its application in a Danish and European context. You will critically analyze theory in relation to cultural and social differences in psychological practice, and learn to apply recent advances in psychological science to your own practical experiences.

Europe : Denmark : Copenhagen

Through this program, you will gain a northern European perspective on salient aspects of public health such as prevention, health promotion, and quality improvement with examination of the challenges of health delivery, prioritization, and health economics.

Europe : Denmark : Copenhagen

Explore climate change and other environmental issues through the lens of climate history. You will develop deep knowledge of global climate history in order to understand climate change theory, while exploring how civilization has played a critical role in creating the earth we live on today.

Europe : Denmark : Copenhagen

The core focus of the program is on the social, political, and economic issues associated with sustainable development. Using a predominantly social science approach, you will be introduced to a range of Danish and European stakeholders shaping the sustainability agenda.

Latin America : Dominican Republic : Santiago

This program consists of coursework, field work, internships, and a variety of cultural activities and excursions to study urban and rural community development. Students can take coursework in social theory and research methodology to support an Independent Capstone Project. Internship placements are available in a community-based organization or NGO. Students take courses at Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM). Instruction is in Spanish.

Latin America : Ecuador : Galapagos

The IES Abroad Galapagos Direct Enrollment Program offers you the opportunity to experience the culturally rich and infinitely diverse environments of Ecuador. Although you will begin one of three specialized environmental tracks in historic Quito, the heart of the program takes place in the Galapagos Islands. You enroll in courses through the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), and its subsidiary the Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences (GAIAS).

Latin America : Ecuador : Quito and other locations

The University of Minnesota's Ecuador: Quito-International Development and Internship program allows students the opportunity to study one of the following tracks: art and cultural studies; health; ecology; education and literacy; or micro finances and social services. The program puts students in direct contact with the social and economic realities of actual communities and of people working within them to address complex problems. Through classes, field trips, internships and research, the program strives to establish a continual dialogue linking experience with theory and critical analysis. The MSID curriculum explores the theoretical and practical implications of international development and intercultural issues. Field experience is an integral part of all courses.

Middle East : Egypt : Cairo

This program will explore a host of pressing issues caused by rapid urbanization within the context of ongoing revolutionary change. Issues of study include population density, affordable housing, water supply and waste management, public transportation, and environmental degradation.

Latin America : El Salvador : San Salvador

Casa de la Solidaridad offers students the unique opportunity to develop relationships with the Salvadoran people as they learn about the political, social, and economic realities of the country of El Salvador. During the program, students are immersed and become a part of a marganlized Salvadoran community, they take rigorous program courses at the University of Central America (UCA) and immerse themselves in the Spanish language. Students live in community which allows them to reflect on their experience through spiritual and communal support.

Latin America : El Salvador : San Salvador