Liberal Studies
The major for future elementary school teachers.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Studying abroad can be a very rewarding part of an undergraduate education, so the Liberal Studies Program encourages all of its majors to consider studying abroad at some point during their time at SDSU. In conjunction with Karey Sabol in SDSU’s Division of Undergraduate Studies,the program has worked hard to identify study abroad programs that work with the extensive requirements of the Liberal Studies major. Specifically, we have identified programs in Australia and Canada that offer classes that can be applied to the core of the Liberal Studies requirements. Additionally, we’ve identified a number of other programs in other parts of the world that offer coursework to complete a specialization in Liberal Studies.
The timing of a study abroad program varies by student and program. Often, the second semester of the Sophomore year works best, but every situation is different. Regardless of when a student plans to study abroad, arranging a study abroad program takes time and careful planning, so students are encouraged to begin the process early. To get started, students can visit SDSU’s Office of International Programs website . Interested students should inquire about study abroad during their initial advising appointment, if possible.
Additionally, SDSU’s Division of Undergraduate Studies, offers a scholarship that Liberal Studies students who want to study abroad can apply for. Please see the scholarships page of the Liberal Studies website for more information.
Two additional programs that might be of interest to Liberal Studies students are described below.
Fulbright Scholarships for Highly Talented Graduates
Graduates of SDSU may apply for a Student Fulbright Teaching English grant in order to teach English in another country. Fulbright grants are highly competitive. For more information see http://us.fulbrightonline.org/about.html. Workshops on how to qualify and applications procedures are held periodically during spring semester:
Applications are generally due in late Fall for Fulbright grants that begin in August of the following year. Interested students with high GPA's may contact Dr. Pat Huckle at huckle@mail.sdsu.edu.
Camp Adventure Youth Services
Want to be a camp counselor in a different country? Consider applying to Camp Adventure. Visit, Call (619) 260-7854 or e-mail sullivanc@campadventure.com.
* Not-for-profit, student-run organization and student staff. Approximately, 600 students are sent to 118 program sites in 16 countries serving more than 8,000 children daily.
* Founded by the University of Oregon; hosted by the University of Northern Iowa.
* Programs oriented towards children in US military installations: day camps, aquatic programs, dance pursuits, kinder camp, teen programs, Outdoor Rangers, and Panther Cub CampsTM.
* Programs in Korea, Japan, England, Belgium, Germany, Turkey, the Netherlands, Kuwait, People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Panama, Spain, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Russia, and the United States.
* Accepted applicants attend the development program, Camp AdventureTM College. The program is a 60-hour development program. Applicants will be certified in first aid, CPR, and participate in life guarding training.
* For the student staff program, most students will
+ begin departing in early June,
+ live in military housing on a military base, and
+ have "base privileges" and are allowed to use the shopping area and other facilities of the base.
* Camp Adventure provides airfare, housing, all travel expenses to and from the site and a food stipend of $22 per day. Camp Adventure participation includes 12 units of undergraduate credit in the summer at a reduced price of $285 total.
* Camp Adventure gives students a chance to explore and become familiar with various human services career opportunities with the U.S. government. Students are often hired into positions through contacts made during their summer experiences.
* Camp Adventure provides a unique opportunity for students to discover new and different cultural experiences, share in the joy of serving others, and discover their inner talents and abilities.