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Criminal Justice Study Tour in Germany

Spaces still available. Please contact Jenny Bazzetta at bazzettaj@umsl.edu or 314-516-6983.

The Criminal Justice Studies program in Germany will consist of an 18-day stay in two German states (Laenders): Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) and Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern).

This summer study tour is designed as an introduction to German culture, using the justice system as a focal point.  Lectures during the first half of the tour will introduce students to the German justice system while the second half of the tour will consist of a joint seminar with German students.  Topics to be discussed during the joint seminar include restorative justice, youth violence, and the role of comparative criminology in contemporary criminology.  There are no prerequisites and participation is open to all interested in learning about German culture.  Knowledge of German is not necessary – all lectures and tours are conducted in English.  Tours include cultural and historical field trips to:

  • Historic cities, including Heidelberg, Munich, Dresden, Passau, Strasbourg, and Prague;
  • Castles, including the Bavarian King’s castles;
  • Cathedrals;
  • Dachau concentration camp;
  • Criminal justice agencies, including police units, prisons, and training facilities;
  • And much more.

Prof. Elmar Weitekamp and Prof. Dr. Hans-Juergen Kerner from the Institute of Criminology located at Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen will accompany the students, as will Prof. Finn Esbensen of UMSL. Activities, classes, site visits, guest lectures are planned for every day, including the weekends.  Students are typically in the classroom, on-site, or traveling to the site 8-12 hours per day. Even when traveling, faculty members will provide lectures and commentaries on the day’s topics.

For additional information, please contact Jenny Bazzetta in the Study Abroad Office (bazzettaj@umsl.edu  314-516-6983) or Prof. Finn Esbensen in the CCJ department (esbensenf@umsl.edu  314-516-4619).

Credit:
UNDERGRADUATES:
Students may sign up for 3 or 6 credit hours:
   -CCJ 3305 Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice
   AND/OR
   -CCJ 4380 Special Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice

GRADUATES:
Graduate students may enroll in CCJ 6436 Comparative Criminology for 3 credit hours. 

Dates:
July 17 – August 2, 2009

Estimated Costs:
Educational Fees: $773.40 or $1,546.80 (3 or 6 credits. 2008 rate; summer 2009 rate TBA in April. Grad students will be charged at the graduate rate)
OR Non-credit fee of $500

Program Fee*: $2,700
Airfare estimate: TBA
Meals and Personal Expenses: TBA

*The program fee includes housing, meals, phone cards, entrance fees, tours, in-country transportation, reading materials, health insurance, and orientation).

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Scholarships
Scholarship funds for current UMSL students are available from the Center for International Studies.

In addition, several Des Lee scholarships in comparative criminology will also be offered to both UMSL and non-UMSL students. To be eligible for CIS and/or Des Lee scholarships, students must submit the scholarship application form and essay (see below).

Application Process:
Students will need to submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Forms are available online or in the Study Abroad Office, 261 MSC. Application and non-refundable deposit of $500 are due by March 16 , 2009. Additional documents and remaining program fee ($2200) are due by April 23. Tuition ONLY may be billed to your UMSL student account; the program fees are payable by check or money order.

1. UMSL Study Abroad Application Form
2. Non-refundable* $500 deposit (due at time of application - check payable to UMSL)
3. Scholarship application and scholarship essay
4. Non-UMSL students must also submit a letter of recommendation

*deposit will be refunded if you are not selected to participate in the program.

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
All UM-St. Louis students who study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation. This session will cover registration and financial aid, credit transfer, travel, health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Details and location.