Study Abroad

Salem College offers students numerous opportunities to study abroad during January Term, the regular academic terms and the summer term. Students who are interested in studying abroad should contact the Associate Dean of the College, Dr. Ann McElaney-Johnson early in their academic career.

January Term study:
Students have the opportunity to enroll in a Salem-sponsored travel course with a Salem College faculty member. January travel courses are announced in the spring. All Salem students in good academic standing are eligible for travel in January. Please note that certain courses may have prerequisites.

Summer study:
Salem College offers two summer programs of study at St. Peter’s College, Oxford University.

The Summer School at St. Peter’s College: Students may enroll at the Summer School at St. Peter’s College and take courses in medieval studies or in the environmental, urban and regional studies program. Students work with Oxford University faculty in the tutorial tradition. This program is open to rising seniors with a minimum Salem grade point average of 3.2. Please visit the St. Peter’s College website for more information (www.spc.ox.ac.uk)

Salem College’s Business Program at St. Peter’s College, Oxford University
Salem College and St. Peter’s College, Oxford University conduct a three-week International Business program at St. Peter’s College. Distinguished lecturers teach the program and consist of faculty and business professionals from Salem College, St. Peter’s College, other British Universities, and multinational corporations. The program includes modules in Globalization and the World Economy; Development of Global Companies, and Business Culture; Ethics and Gender Issues. Interested students should contact Professor Cummings in the Business Department for more information.

Academic semester or year abroad:
Salem College offers students opportunities to study across the globe.

St. Clare’s Liberal Arts Program, Oxford, England
St. Clare’s is an independent, international college whose liberal arts course of studies is designed for students who wish to supplement their academic programs with a semester or year of study in England. Students choose from a selection of courses from across the liberal arts curriculum. Salem students will find numerous courses that fulfil the College’s basic distribution requirements for graduation. This program is open to sophomores and juniors who have a minimum Salem grade point average of 3.0. For more information, please visit the St. Clare’s website at www.stclares.ac.uk.

Brethren Colleges Abroad:
Through its affiliation with the Brethren Colleges Abroad Program (BCA), Salem College now offers semester and year long study abroad programs in countries throughout Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Rooted in the values of peace and justice, Brethren Colleges Abroad promotes international understanding and awareness of global citizenship through its diverse academic programs across the globe.

Currently, BCA offers programs in Belgium, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Spain, Wales, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Australia, China, India, Japan and New Zealand. For more information, please see the BCA website at www.bcanet.org or contact Dean McElaney-Johnson in the Office of the Associate Dean of the College.

Students who wish to study abroad through a different program of studies should contact the Associate Dean of the College. All study abroad programs must be approved in advance by the Dean’s office. Students who wish to study abroad must be in good academic standing.