- Rome,Reggio Em, Parma, Bologna, Florence, Italy
This Maymester program allows students interested in early childhood development a unique opportunity to explore the childhood education approaches with a focus on the Reggio Emilia Approach (REA). REA is an educational philosophy that encourages children in multi-sensory exploration and creative self-expression. In the 4-week intensive study abroad experience, participants will interact with diverse populations allowing for a greater appreciation of the way that cultural differences affect how parents and professionals work together to foster the optimal development in young children. Course has been approved for Global Cultures flag and BDP Children and Society strand.
Sponsored by College of Natural Sciences
Course(s)
-
HDF 378K
/
ALD 379
- The Reggio Emilia Approach in Italy
and
NSC 119 - Maymester Seminar Italy (Spring)
Academic Information
Preference to students w/ six semester hours upper-division coursework in HDFs (or child development), anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, or social work. Students from other departments may be considered as long they have upper-division standing and instructor consent. Classroom space through Roma Tre.
Faculty
Taught by Professor Hallie Speranza, Associate Professor of Practice, Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended minimum 2.5 GPA
- Good Academic Standing
- UT enrollment during the spring semester preceding the program
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID due to on-site requirements
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Shared hotel accommodations. Please note, the program provider API requires that all participants are vaccinated prior to program start.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2024 Program fee $5670. The program fee includes the $500 nonrefundable deposit, accommodations, excursions, on-site orientation, welcome and farewell events, and entry fees to tours and attractions associated with the program. Program fee does not include airfare, or personal expenses.
Dates:
- Program: May 9, 2024 to May 30, 2024
- Instructional: May 10, 2024 to May 29, 2024
- Final Deadline: November 1, 2023
Application Code
355065
Program Coordinator
Erin Brown Achterhof
Additional Resources
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Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
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Events Calendar
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Information Session
Next Step
Application deadline November 1st! Please see the Events Calendar link above for upcoming info-sessions! For questions contact Program Coordinator Erin Brown Achterhof: elbrown@austin.utexas.edu