Study Abroad Programs

Study Abroad and Expand Your Learning Horizons!

Field Schools

Earn 9 or more credits in half the time, first studying at Douglas College and then going overseas with your instructors and classmates to one of our partner institutions. Visit fascinating sites and immerse in a new culture while engaging in experiential learning. See, touch, observe, analyze and even interview real examples of what your instructors have been telling you about.

Field School Programs usually comprise of 3 academic courses of 3-4 credits each. Courses are taught by Douglas College instructors and, depending on the program, an instructor from one of our partner institutions. Class size is between 15-25 students. The Program Fee normally includes student visa application (as necessary), airport transfers, shared accommodation, most meals and travel medical insurance. Airfare, Douglas College tuition and personal expenses are extra.

Field Schools are normally scheduled for May to July each year. Students who are accepted must register for the specially designated courses for the Summer Semester.

Eligibility

Although most courses offered in our field school programs do not require a pre-requisite, applicants are advised to check if they have or can meet the pre-requisite requirements, if any, before application.

Applicants must be in good academic standing, ie. have an accumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, by application deadline.

Douglas College students must register for the specially designated field school courses for the semester in which the field school is scheduled to take place.

Students from other post-secondary institutions

Qualified students from other institutions are welcome to apply but must first gain admission into Douglas College. For more information on how to apply visit Douglas College admissions. An Official Transcript from the applicant's current institution is required as part of the Admission application. After successful admission, students can register for the specially designated field school courses. For information on the transferability of our field school courses, visit the BC Transfer Guide.
Information regarding the 2010 Field Schools:

• Admission application deadline is before February 2010.
• Admission application fee: $28.40 (domestic students) / $100.00 (international students)

Application

Students are required to submit a

• completed Application Form
• Personal Statement indicating their interest and suitability for the field school program
• copy of their unofficial transcript(s)
• completed Emergency Contact Form
• completed Release of Liability Form
• 3 clear photocopies of their passport (photo and signature page)
• deposit of $500.00 (cash, cheque, VISA or MasterCard accepted)