Exploring Education in Germany

This short-term study abroad program will provide MSUB College of Education students with the opportunity to explore Germany's educational systems and cultural heritage while engaging in meaningful cultural exchange with German peers and educators. This program will emphasize cultural and global citizenship, preparing students to compare and contrast educational practices in the United States and Germany, and to critically reflect on cultural assumptions and global perspectives. During this program, students will directly engage in service-learning activities and discussions with students and faculty from Ludwigsburg University of Education, St. David's International School, and Ramstein Air Force Base schools. To gain a better understanding of the diverse lifestyles and history in the region, students will visit historically and culturally significant sites such as Dachau Concentration Camp, Heidelberg Castle, Luxembourg City (Luxembourg), and Strasbourg (France). 

This study abroad will be linked to the following Spring 2026 Courses: 

  • Classroom Management (EDU 343)
  • Elementary Social Studies Methods (EDU 3978)
  • Secondary Social Studies Methods (EDU 497 A)
  • Elementary Social Studies Methods (EDCI 512) Graduate
  • Possible 1-credit seminar for eligible students (EDU 494)

Faculty Leaders: Karen Washburn and Daniel Charlton
Dates: May 3-16, 2026
Application Deadline: Dec. 6, 2025

Cost: $2,230 (Estimated - Subject to Change)

Includes:

  • Application Fee
  • Accommodation
  • In-Country Breakfast
  • Four Group Dinners
  • In-Country Transportation
  • Group Excursions
  • Health Insurance

Not Included:

  • Round-trip Airfare
  • Most Meals
  • Miscellaneous Expenses
  • Tuition & Fees (for non-fulltime students)

 

 

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Tentative Itinerary
Course Syllabus

To Get Started

Step 1: The application deadline for this program is Dec. 6, 2025. Positions are limited, so please apply early to get preference. Download the application and turn it into the Office of International Studies, Liberal Arts Building, Suite 700, along with your receipt of the $500 deposit and $150 application fee, both of which are included in the overall price.

Step 2: Register for one of the relevant spring courses

Step 3: Be interviewed and accepted into the faculty-led program

Step 4: Make payment arrangements with the Business Office to complete the program payments (final payment deadline varies)

Step 5: Finalize any outstanding documentation for study abroad

Step 6: Purchase roundtrip airfare to Germany 鈥� coordinate with faculty leader and other students

Step 7: Participate in mandatory Outbound Orientation

Step 8: Enjoy this life-changing experience!