Short-Term Programs

Short-term programs are offered in the summer and during Winterim (January).  They vary in length from three to ten weeks and carry from 3 to 9 credits.   Most are specific to particular majors or minors, (i.e. Music, Communication, Natural Resources, English, Psychology, etc.) but many are open to students with a general interest in the subject area/s. 
 
Summer (approx.  3 to 4-week programs)

Art, Architecture and Design in Italy (2013) 

Art and Design in Greece (2014) Art and Design Greece 2014.pdfArt and Design Greece 2014.pdf

Culinary Journalism in Greece  (2014)Comm in Greece Factsheet 2014.pdfComm in Greece Factsheet 2014.pdf

Culture and Health in Austria (2013 -- this trip is offered annually)
 
Theater in London (2013) This program has a SPECIAL scholarship for continuing UWSP students. London 2013 Theater Scholarship.pdfLondon 2013 Theater Scholarship.pdf.
   
Education in Namibia: A Journey in Special Education, (2013-- this trip is offered every-other-year) Education in Namibia 2013.pdfEducation in Namibia 2013.pdf 
 
Falcon Research in Greenland  (This is 2012 information. Details on the next trip, 2014 will be posted when available.)
 
Music in Europe (2013 -- this trip is offered evry-other-year)
 
Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Disorders Seminar in Brazil  (This is 2012 information to be used as a guide. The program will next be offered in 2014.)
 
The History of Psychology: Germany, the Czech Republic, France, Austria and Switzerland  (2014)  History of Psychology Flyer 2014.pdfHistory of Psychology Flyer 2014.pdf
 
 
 
Summer (approx. 4-10- week programs)
 
 
China Today: Language, Culture and Internships  (This is 2012 information. Details on the next trip will be posted soon.)
 
Spanish Language Studies in Oaxaca, Mexico  *Requires Previous Language Study 
 
 
Teaching English in Japan - Guy Healy Summer Camp (2013 -- this trip is offered annually)
 
International Studies (Various Options) in Hessen, Germany (This is 2012 information. Details on the next trips will be posted soon.)
 
UWSP's College of Natural Resources (CNR) offers a seven-week environmental seminar to Germany, Iceland and Poland. This program is run jointly with CNR and International Programs. In general, only UWSP CNR students are eligible to participate, but interested people may contact CNR for details:

 

Winterim

 
 
Costa Rica Tropical Ecology 2013-14  13-14 Winterim Flyer.pdf13-14 Winterim Flyer.pdf
 
African Wildlife Ecology  (Winterim 2012-13 information to use as a guide; information on the next offering will be posted soon.) 
 
Community Development and Cultural Enrichment in Cameroon, West Africa 2013-14 Cameroon Winterim 2014 Factsheet.pdfCameroon Winterim 2014 Factsheet.pdf
 
Natural Resources, Culture, and Archeology in Guatemala and Belize (This trip will not go in 2013-14, but rather in 2014-15.  Use this information as a GUIDE only.)

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Affiliated Programs

UWSP offers its students the opportunity to do part of their student teaching assignment overseas. We work with Educators Abroad LTD: www.educatorsabroad.org For specific advising please contact:
Patricia Marinac
Director of Field Experiences
School of Education
pmarinac@uwsp.edu
715-346-2440
UWSP Student Teaching Abroad Application Form
  • UWSP Bicycling & Hiking Adventure Tours
    (These tours are administered by the School of Health Promotion and Human Development (HPHD) and not the International Programs Office; please contact HPHD directly for information: bikehike@uwsp.edu . They are non-credit programs though interested participants can arrange for UWSP credit at an additional charge.)

  • CHINA: UWSP does not currently offer programs in China. We strongly advise students interested in studying abroad in China to explore some of the options open to them through other UW-System universities. Click here to see a list. For these program, you need apply directly to UW-System university's study abroad office and NOT through the International Programs Office at UWSP. However, as with all non-UWSP study abroad programs, there is a form to complete in the UWSP International Programs Office to assure that you can maintain your UWSP student status during your participation -- see the UWSP International Programs Office staff.
    All students participating in ANY non-UWSP International Programs MUST fill out this form: Non UWSP Study Abroad and Independent UWSP Study Application.docxNon UWSP Study Abroad and Independent UWSP Study Application.docx
 
  • INDIA: We frequently have students ask about programs in India and, although UWSP does not offer semesters abroad to India, UW-Madison does and will accept qualified UWSP students. The webpage for India can be found here. For these program, you need apply directly to UW-Madison's study abroad office and NOT through the International Programs Office at UWSP. However, as with all non-UWSP study abroad programs, there is a form to complete in the UWSP International Programs Office to assure that you can maintain your UWSP student status during your participation -- see the UWSP International Programs Office staff.
    All students participating in ANY non-UWSP International Programs MUST fill out this form: Non UWSP Study Abroad and Independent UWSP Study Application.docxNon UWSP Study Abroad and Independent UWSP Study Application.docx

     
     
  • WISCONSIN/NICARAGUA PARTNERS:
    Amy L. Wiza
    Program Director
    Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners
    Room 134 Nelson Hall, UWSP
    Stevens Point, WI 54481
    715-346-4702 (office)

* Requires Previous Language Study
 
 

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International Programs can assist in finding alternatives for UWSP students whose schedules and/or interests require them to seek study abroad programs run by other institutions. A good place to start is by visiting the unofficial UW-System Study Abroad website.