HIED 744/844 – Comparative Higher Education
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This study abroad program focuses on the current developments in higher education systems internationally, with a focus on Scotland as it relates to the development of systems of higher education in the world today. The design of the program enables students to examine both the culture and several different higher education institutions in Scotland. This study aboard program focuses on globalization’s dramatic impact on Scotland and its transformation over the last 25+ years. Students will explore how Scottish institutions have engaged in efforts to adapt to its place in the world economy across a range of contexts – from cosmopolitan cities to more rural, small town areas. Students will also explore the meanings of this transformation for traditional culture and society, including themes of promise and loss through first-hand stories from university leaders, to students, to immigrants, to families as they balance traditional ways of life in a more global Scotland.
Financial Information
Program Fee: $4650
Cost Includes: Round trip airfare from/to Norfolk, airport transfers, accommodations, breakfasts, guest lectures, health insurance, study abroad fee, all in-country transportation.
Not Included: ODU tuition for 3 credits (participants are required to register for credit), travel and baggage fees, personal expenses
Financial Aid: For some students, regular student financial aid support may be increased due to the additional cost of studying abroad. Students seeking financial aid should obtain a program budget from the Office of Study Abroad.
*ODU Scholarship: Dean’s Education Abroad Awards
- Eligibility: Degree-seeking ODU student with a 2.5 GPA or higher, approval of participation by the Office of Study Abroad and the program’s faculty leader. Completion of online application, advising and deposit payment holds your space for scholarship consideration; no additional scholarship application necessary.
- If eligible, scholarship award will be credited to your student account sometime in March (for Spring Break programs) or May (for Summer programs). The Office of Study Abroad handles these arrangements and will notify you via email.
- Click here to apply.
Payment Schedule: $300 program deposit upon application; half of remaining total due on November 4, 2024 and the other half on January 10, 2025. The deposit is refundable up to 120 days before the program departs.
Not a Current Student and Still Interested?Financial Information
Program Fee: $4650
Cost Includes: Round trip airfare from/to Norfolk, airport transfers, accommodations, breakfasts, guest lectures, health insurance, study abroad fee, all in-country transportation.
Not Included: ODU tuition for 3 credits (participants are required to register for credit), travel and baggage fees, personal expenses
Financial Aid: For some students, regular student financial aid support may be increased due to the additional cost of studying abroad. Students seeking financial aid should obtain a program budget from the Office of Study Abroad.
*ODU Scholarship: Dean’s Education Abroad Awards
- Eligibility: Degree-seeking ODU student with a 2.5 GPA or higher, approval of participation by the Office of Study Abroad and the program’s faculty leader. Completion of online application, advising and deposit payment holds your space for scholarship consideration; no additional scholarship application necessary.
- If eligible, scholarship award will be credited to your student account sometime in March (for Spring Break programs) or May (for Summer programs). The Office of Study Abroad handles these arrangements and will notify you via email.
- Click here to apply.
Payment Schedule: $300 program deposit upon application; half of remaining total due on November 4, 2024 and the other half on January 10, 2025. The deposit is refundable up to 120 days before the program departs.
Not a Current Student and Still Interested? No problem, contact Dr. Mathies at cmathies@odu.edu, and we can get you into the class.
Taken the Class Before and Still Interested (Alumni included!): No problem! You can take it for 1 HIED 744/844 credit (versus 3). Contact Dr. Mathies and he can provide you the CRN!
Please feel free to share our Spring Break Study Abroad trip with colleagues and potential other students!
