For Spring 2016, Study in Spain.

Join students and faculty from UCM and other U.S. universities and study one course at a time in three 3-week blocks along with a 9-week Introduction to Spain.

Earn a semester of college credit in less than 90 days (no visa is required).

Courses are taught in English

PROGRAM DATES FOR SPRING 2016 (Jan. 11 – March 18) January 11-13: Arrival & Orientation

-January 14-March 17: Full-term course (9 weeks)◦ “Introduction to Spain” Instructor: Dr. Javier

Fernández Collantes, Franklin Institute, University of Alcalá

-January 14-February 3: First Block (3 weeks)◦ “Comparative Examination of Violent Offending”

Instructor: Dr. Melissa Petkovsek, UCM-February 8-25: Second Block (3 weeks)

◦ “History of the Early Modern World*”--(HIST 2401 UCM Gen. Ed. course) Instructor: Dr. Micah Alpaugh, UCM

-February 29-March 17: Third Block (3 weeks)◦ “Organized Crime, Cartels, and Terrorists”--

Instructor: Dr. Steve Feimer, University of South Dakota

Program Fee: 4370 Euros (approx. $4800 USD) – covers:◦4 courses (12 credits)◦Housing, meals, laundry with host family &

much moreFinancial Aid may be used for study

abroadUCM International Studies grants of

$1,000 are available

Estimated* net cost:◦Program fee◦UCM tuition,◦fees, ◦airfare, ◦passport,◦ etc.

$8,072 (with a grant of $1,000)Compare to semester in residence at

UCM: $9,272

UCM Costs UCM Costs in $

Room rate Residence Hall Double Room/semester

5,179

Instructional Fees For 12 credit-hours 2,558

UCM General Fees For 12 credit-hours 435

Meals 100 meals and $300 (up to $50 can be used off campus)

1,100

Laundry Varies ?

Total Costs 9,272

CTSS Costs CTSS Costs in $

Room rate CTSS program fee (two students per host family: €4,370 at ($1.1/€1.0)

4,807

Instructional Fees 12 credit-hours (paid through UCM):

2,558

Savings on Instructional fees paid in CTSS program fee = €450 at ($1.1/€1.0)

(495)

UCM General Fees For 12 credit-hours 435

Meals Included in program fee 0

Laundry Included in program fee 0

Passport: First-time applicants

135

Airfare for Missouri-Spain 1500

Travel within Alcala Estimate €120

132

International Center Study Abroad Scholarship

($1,000)

Compare to estimated costs at UCM of $9,272

Total CTSS Costs $8,072

Less

Dean's List Scholarship 500

Honor's College Scholarship

1,000

6 additional weeks of summer employment

?

Total Cost with additional scholarships

$6,572

Estimates do NOT include the above.

Course Books & Materials ◦-- varies at either place

Medical Insurance ◦Required UCM coverage--Varies with student◦Medical insurance for Spain included in

program fee (above) in addition to required UCM coverage

SPRING 2016 COURSES 

Block 1: 14 January – 3 February, 2016Instructor:  Dr. Melissa Petkovsek,

University of Central MissouriCourse Title: “Comparative

Examination of Violent Offending”

Description:  This course will explore the characteristics which define various types of violent offenders, as well as practices and policies in the criminal justice system concerning violent offenders. Sections will examine the psychology and behavioral characteristics of violent offender groups, environmental correlates of violent crime, violent cybercrime, human evolutionary perspective of violent offending, female offending, supervision of incarcerated violent offenders, police perspectives of violent offenders, and reentry of violent offenders. [Note: This course has been designated a CJ4000 Special Topics class for the UCM CJ Program.]

SPRING 2016 COURSES 

Block 2: 8-25 February 2016Instructor:  Dr. Micah Alpaugh,

University of Central MissouriCourse Title:  “History of the Early

Modern World”

Description:  “World Civilization from the Age of Exploration to the Napoleonic era.” The Early Modern Era helped lay the foundations for much of the world as we know it. Trade networks increasingly interconnected the globe, helping push major innovations in exploration, art, culture, religion and government, along with many other fields. The spirit and pace of innovation continued to increase both in gradual intervals, and in rapid movements. This course will pay special attention to several hinges of rapid transformation in the period, including the rise of Old and New World Empires, the European Renaissance, Western Enlightenment, and Atlantic Age of Revolution. Included is a broad Atlantic focus with state-building and human rights emphases. [Note: This is a General Education course at the UCM campus, with the prefix of HIST 2401.]

SPRING 2016 COURSES 

Block 3: 29 February-17 March 2016Instructor: Dr. Steve Feimer,

University of South DakotaCourse Title: “Organized Crime,

Cartels, and Terrorists”

Description: This course is an introduction and overview of the historical development of transnational organized crime and it dynamic evolution into the 21st century. Additionally, this course will examine the connection (directly or indirectly) between organized crime operations and terrorist organizations. Students will come to realize the symbiotic relation between illegal arms sales, drug and human trafficking, piracy, money laundering, and the execution of global terrorist activities.

SPRING 2016 COURSES 

Full Term:Instructor: Dr. Javier Fernández

Collantes, Franklin Institute, University of Alcalá

Course Title: “Introduction to Spain”

Course Description: This course will provide a broad overview of Spanish civilization and culture, from its prehistory to the present day.  Spain’s significance in the history of thought and deed will be examined in wider international contexts, particularly those pertaining to Western Europe and America. Students will survey Spanish culture in its many diverse representations, examining cultural expressions in terms of their perceived universality and authenticity. Topics will be linked to questions of politico-cultural identity in contemporary Spain.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & DEADLINES

Meet with the UCM Study Abroad staff at the UCM International Office in the Union to learn more about this program and application deadlines.

UCM Study Abroad Office: http://www.ucmo.edu/international/studyabroad/

APPLICATION INFORMATION & DEADLINES

After you apply through the UCM International Office, you will need to submit additional materials—medical information, flight itinerary and passport information, a housing questionnaire, and a program registration form—to the Universidad de Alcala. You may get these documents from the UCM Study Abroad Office.

Check with your Department Chair/Advisor to make sure these course fit in to your program of studies.

Links to videos, Go to: ◦https://consortiumfortransatlanticstudiesschola

rship.wordpress.com/student-resources/CTSS website:

◦https://consortiumfortransatlanticstudiesscholarship.wordpress.com/

Come visit Don Quixote, the storks, the UNESCO World Heritage site of the University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares.

Questions: wallace@ucmo.edu