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Below are links to study abroad programs available to master’s students. Master’s students may also make their own arrangements to study abroad, which the Political Science Department can help arrange.
Studying abroad is one of the most valuable opportunities of a graduate education. Although it requires much planning and time, the department and college are here to help in applications to any program or develop of your own program. Up to four classes toward the M.A. may be from departments and programs outside of the Brooklyn College Political Science Department. Many students take advantage of this opportunity to take classes abroad, gaining invaluable exposure to other countries that can be key to job and academic applications. These programs range from full semesters of study to short summer group trips, fitting a range of schedules and interests. Master’s students at Brooklyn College have crated their own study abroad programs in countries ranging from Colombia to South Africa. If you are interested in studying in a particular country but do not have the necessary contacts or information, see the graduate chair to develop a plan.
Tel Aviv University’s M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies (MAMES) program offers students an academic immersion in the history and current affairs of the modern Middle East. The program is taught in English and includes an optional thesis track, field trips in Israel/Palestine and Jordan, and myriad extracurricular programs to enrich students’ learning experience. Those interested in pursuing careers in the fields of journalism, diplomacy, government, think tank research, advocacy/activism, and academia will find an unparalleled opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding of the political, social, and economic dimensions of the Middle East, from within. The MAMES program also offers intensive language courses in written and spoken Arabic, Hebrew, and Turkish.
The MAMES Program is closely linked with the Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, an interdisciplinary research center devoted to the study of the modern history and contemporary affairs of the Middle East and North Africa. Not only do students benefit from research opportunities and resources; the Dayan Center recruits its research assistants from the MAMES classes to build the next generation of Middle East scholars. Center publications include peer reviewed journals, economics and current affairs newsletters, and analysis of recent trends and regional phenomena. The Dayan Center is launching the Diane and Guilford Glazer Media Initiative, a new series of media projects, including the Diwaniyya podcast on Middle East culture, history, and politics. The center provides a broad view of the Middle East and North Africa by analyzing the region’s current and historical geopolitical, as well as social and cultural, phenomena. For this reason, the Dayan Center would be a great place to intern for any students interested in the MENA region.
Ecela Spanish. The program includes the equivalent of two college Spanish courses plus significant exposure to Peruvian legal and political systems. It is especially appropriate for anyone considering a career with contact with Spanish-speaking populations, such as in immigration, civil rights, or criminal justice. Dates: July 6–August 16. Tuition: $2,499. For application, email Professor Ungar.
The U.S. Department of State Internship Program provides students with a valuable experience working in a foreign affairs agency. For more information, contact Patricia Guy, Diplomat-in-Residence at CCNY, 212.650.5243.
