Study Abroad

Study Away and Off-Campus Programs

Making the choice to study away can be one of the most life-changing experiences for a student. The administration at Judson University firmly believes this and has developed a variety of opportunities for Judson students to study off-campus, both within the United States and abroad.

External Programs

Students may take apply to take courses in these external programs recognized by Judson University. To qualify for Judson-sponsored participation, a student must have one full year of coursework at Judson University, regardless of the number of credits earned elsewhere and transferred to Judson. Judson requires a minimum 2.75 overall GPA and second-semester sophomore status for consideration. The student must maintain a minimum 2.75 overall GPA during the term immediately proceeding with their study abroad experience.

CCCU Programs

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), an association of more than 100 campuses in the U.S. and Canada, offers semester and summer programs to students of its member institutions. These programs offer a unique opportunity for students to make the world their classroom, going beyond the confines of the traditional classroom. These off-campus, interdisciplinary learning opportunities are available to upper-class students (second-semester sophomore status required). For program details, please visit the CCCU GlobalEd website.

JAPAN – TOKYO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Tokyo Christian University is the only fully Evangelical university completely accredited by the national Japanese Ministry of Education. It is an international affiliate of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. TCU has three majors:
Theological Studies
International Christian Studies, and
Social Work.

It is liberal arts-based. All students must take courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences as well as develop skills in verbal and written communication. TCU has created a special one-semester program for visiting students from English-speaking countries, called the East Asia Institute. This program introduces students to East Asia and Japan both academically and experientially. It covers East Asian history, sociology, art, religion, philosophy, and language (Japanese) and integrates them with in-depth field trips, all within a Christian context dedicated to the integration of faith, learning, and life. The program is flexible and can make some curricular adjustments to meet the student’s needs at the home university.

Non-CCCU Programs

AU SABLE INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies provides university-level courses with transferable credits to over 50 colleges and universities, the framework and services for sustainable community-building, environmental education and restoration for school children and adults, facilities for community and environmental organizations, community and regional conferences and retreats, and outreach services. We do this in the Great Lakes Forest of northern Michigan, Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, in South Florida, and South India.

CHICAGO, IL – CHICAGO SEMESTER

Pairing quality internships with experiential seminars, the Chicago Semester offers Judson students the privilege of living and serving in the city. While the primary focus of the semester downtown is internships, students also explore urban issues and neighborhoods with professors and civic leaders who know the city well. The time in the city also allows students to enjoy the rich cultural heritage of Chicago including concerts in the park, visits to world-class museums, and evenings in Chicago’s theater district. It’s only about thirty miles from Elgin…but it’s a whole world away!