Education in Mexico City
This program, offered by the School of Education and the Study Abroad Program, is a unique opportunity for students to examine educational issues in the context of Mexico and study the Spanish language for three weeks in Mexico City, Mexico.
Mexico City, also known as Federal District, is the capital of Mexico and one of largest cities in the world with an estimated 30 million residents in the greater metropolitan region. Founded in 1325 on a series of lake beds, it has grown into a bustling metropolis that is home to a fifth of Mexico’s population. Despite the city’s complexity and massive scale, it has a number of attractive areas that can be explored on foot.
During their time in Mexico City, students will take their Education courses and study Spanish language at La Universidad LaSalle. This urban campus has a student population of about 10,000 and is located in Colonia Condesa, a popular residential and commercial area. The campus of Universidad La Salle is just ten minutes by metro from Mexico City's famous Chapultepec Park and Pink Zone, and approximately 20 minutes from its central square. The south of the city, famous for its Spanish colonial architecture, volcanic gardens, and cultural activities is also easily accessible via the subway lines.
Mexico City Scholarship - Offered through the School of Education and Study Abroad Program, the scholarship covers a portion of program fee for students studying abroad through the Mexico City program. Scholarship Application now available.
Program Information Session: Friday, January 23, 2:30 - 4pm, in SAC Room 151 and Friday, January 30, 4 - 5:30pm, in SAC Room 303.
The program is led by two professors from the School of Education.
Graduate students participating in this program must register during the Summer I Session for either LSE460 or SCG408/SCG527, or both courses. Undergraduate participants will register for either LSE310 or SCU207, or they may register for both courses.
LSE460/LSE310
International Studies in Education/Contemporary Issues in Education
This course will focus upon educational issues in Mexico. Through comparative study, a number of issues will be addressed: aims and purposes of education and schooling; economic, political, social and cultural contexts of educational policies; similarities and differences in organization and structure of educational systems; relationships between home, community and educational institutions; education, development and issues of social change. Undergraduate students may also use LSE310 to satisfy the Self, Society, and the Modern World Liberal Studies Learning Domain requirement.
SCG408/SCG527/SCU207
Education & Society/Comparative Education/Social & Historical Issues in Education
This course examines a variety of educational issues in other countries and across countries, including Mexico, in relation to their local, national, and global contexts, and through a variety of theoretical lenses including mainstream and critical perspectives. Studies of school systems outside the United States, their methods, curriculum and achievements will be incorporated into the broader focus of this course.
Circumstances, such as an unexpected event abroad or a curriculum change at a host institution, may require DePaul University to make changes to the program. DePaul University reserves the right to cancel or alter programs and courses without notice.
Students are housed with Mexican host families. This housing option allows students to continue practicing Spanish outside of the classroom while learning about Mexican culture. Students are provided two meals per day, as well as a weekly linen service. All of the families are welcoming and generous with their home, but participants should remember that they are guests and will be expected to adapt to the traditions and rules of their host family.
In addition DePaul tuition for 4-8 credits during the Summer I session. The cost for this summer program is expected to be a specific program fee. For updated information on specific program expenses, click here:
The program fee covers housing, two meals per day, medical insurance, and some excursions.
Students should plan their budgets to cover airfare, additional meals, supplies, passport fees, and personal expenses.
Program fees are based on projections for the current year. Inflation and fluctuating exchange rates make it impossible to state a fixed cost. DePaul University reserves the right to adjust program fees without notice.
This program is open to both graduate and undergraduate students. To apply to this DePaul Study Abroad Program, students must submit the following:
· A complete DePaul Study Abroad Program application form
· Two academic recommendations
· An ID sized photo
· A copy of the DePaul Unofficial Transcript. This may be found on Campus Connect in the Students section under Records and Registration.
DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex or handicap in admissions, employment or the provision of services. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 1 E. Jackson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15
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