United States:
ACM Chicago Arts Program
The Chicago Arts Program is a 15-week semester of urban art immersion during which students explore the arts through practical, creative, and scholarly activity. While living in Chicago, in addition to attending a wide range of cultural events, students meet and work with local artists and arts professionals in part-time internships, on independent-study projects and in two courses: the interdisciplinary core course and thematic arts seminars. Possible internship placements include but are not limited to museums and galleries, artists’ studios, theatre and dance companies, recording studios and popular music venues, literary organizations and publications, film and video production companies, architecture firms, arts education and community outreach organizations, and graphic and interior designers. Not limited to arts majors, the program benefits all students who have strong career interests or graduate school aspirations in the arts and humanities. Students can study during the fall or spring semester.
Length of Program: Late August to mid-December, or late January to mid-May.
Enrollment: 30 students (fall), 20 students (spring).
Eligibility: Advanced sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Credit: 4 units.
Application Deadlines: Fall – March 10; Spring – October 10.
Campus Advisor: Andrew Manley.
ACM Chicago Business, Entrepreneurship, and Society
The Chicago Business, Entrepreneurship, and Society Program seeks to have students explore the intersection of business and the liberal arts in the context of the economic capital of the Midwest. Through the core course, seminars, internships, and an independent study project, students will examine the economic, social, and strategic forces involved in entrepreneurship and business. Business-focused guests and field trips help students see the interplay of culture and commerce, neighborhood, entrepreneurial, and corporate life. Students will have the opportunity to complete internships with Chicago businesses, nonprofit organizations, and start-up companies. Students can study during the fall or spring semester.
Length of Program: September to mid-December, or February to mid-May.
Enrollment: 20 to 30 students.
Eligibility: Advanced sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Credit: 4 units.
Application Deadlines: Fall – March 10; Spring – October 10.
Campus Advisor: Esther Redmount.
ACM Chicago Urban Studies
Chicago is a quintessential American city that was founded on economic exchange, grew with America’s westward expansion, became the hub of Midwest economic and political power, and continues to illustrate the best and worst of American society. The urban studies program immerses students in the life of Chicago while exploring both the historical and current forces that define urban life. Through supervised internships, seminars, a core course, and independent study, students experience the dynamics of a modern city while learning academic concepts to frame those experiences. Possible internship placements include legal, criminal justice, community and social justice organizations, historical and cultural institutions, educational, public relations, and media facilities, political and philanthropic institutes, along with a host of other possible placements. Foremost, the urban studies program develops the skills necessary for effective leadership in civic and political life by exposing students to effective models of action in light of the realities of urban America. Students can study during the fall or spring semester.
Length of Program: Early September to mid-December, or early February to mid-May
Enrollment: 50 to 60 students (fall); 35 to 45 students (spring)
Eligibility: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Credit: 4 units.
Application Deadlines: Fall – March 10; Spring – October 10.
Campus Advisor: Office of off-campus study.
ACM Newberry Seminar in the Humanities
Newberry Seminar students have an extraordinary opportunity to do advanced independent research at one of the world’s great research libraries. They attend interdisciplinary seminars taught by visiting professors and work with resident scholars and library staff. During the semester-length fall seminar, students write a major research paper based on the Newberry’s collections in the humanities. In the winter and spring, the seminars are month-long courses. The Newberry seminar is for students looking for a personal and academic challenge, and for those considering graduate study. Administered by ACM, the Newberry Seminar is also recognized by GLCA.
Length of Program: Early September to December (fall seminar); one month (January to May short-term seminars).
Enrollment: 15 to 25 students (fall seminar); eight to 15 students (short-term seminars).
Eligibility: Exceptionally qualified juniors and seniors.
Credit: 4 units (fall seminar); equivalent of one course (short-term seminars).
Application Deadlines: Fall seminar – March 10; short-term seminars – December 15.
Campus Advisor: Carol Neel.
ACM Oak Ridge Science Semester
The fall Oak Ridge Science Semester is designed to enable qualified undergraduates to study and conduct research in a prestigious and challenging scientific environment. As members of a research team working at the frontiers of knowledge, participants engage in long-range investigations using the facilities of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) near Knoxville, Tenn. The majority of a student’s time is spent in research with an advisor specializing in an area of natural science. Students also participate in an interdisciplinary seminar designed to broaden their exposure to developments in their major field and related disciplines. In addition, each student chooses an elective from a variety of advanced courses. The academic program is enriched in informal ways by guest speakers, departmental colloquia, and the special interests and expertise of the ORNL staff. Administered by Denison University, the Oak Ridge Science Semester is recognized by both ACM and GLCA.
Length of Program: late August to mid-December.
Eligibility: Exceptionally qualified juniors and seniors majoring in a science.
Credit: 4 units.
Application Deadlines: March 1.
Campus Advisor: Sally Meyer.