CI 295 - Summer Opportunities

CI 295 - Summer Opportunities

Note: Students who have completed all other requirements for entry to the major during the spring of their sophomore year and who desire to participate in these special summer CI 295 experiences may be admitted to the major provisionally as part of the spring entrance to major pool, contingent upon successful completion of the special 295 summer experience.

Urban Education Seminar

This two-week summer semester seminar provides Penn State students with a unique immersion experience in an urban public school environment. The experience will help participants begin to thoughtfully consider diversity in public school education. Weekdays will be spent in Philadelphia public school classrooms working with children and teachers. Evenings will include daily learning forums that provide participants with a chance to reflect on that day’s experiences and attend cultural events in the city. The weekend will be spent engaging in organized community service activities. The participant is responsible for paying the 3-credit tuition cost and a nonrefundable $195 program fee, as well as most meals and spending money. LaSalle University dormitory lodging and van transportation between University Park and Philadelphia are provided at no cost to participants. Transportation to schools is also provided at no additional cost to students.  The Clearances that are required are the same as those required for CI 295

Additional information for the 2013 Urban Seminar will be posted at a later time.  You can also watch a 13 minute video about the urban experience if you would like additional information.

Rural School Seminar

We also hope to offer a  two-week summer-semester seminar for Penn State students  that provides a unique immersion experience in a high-need, rural public school environment in May of 2013.

Please check back for information on this experience after September 2012.