Intensive Courses Abroad
Goucher students have unique opportunities to study abroad on Intensive Courses Abroad (ICAs) led by Goucher faculty. Many of these intensive living-learning experiences are preceded by a weekly precourse, allowing students and faculty to engage in in-depth study of the topic and region. Three-week ICAs are offered during the January break or summer (usually May-June), and usually run in alternate years. All ICAs fulfill Goucher's study abroad requirement.
Winter 2020 Intensive Courses Abroad
Summer 2019 Intensive Courses Abroad
Winter 2019 Intensive Courses Abroad
Summer 2018 Intensive Courses Abroad
Winter 2018 Intensive Courses Abroad
Application deadline for the following Winter ICAs was March 24, 2017.
Previous Intensive Courses Abroad
Please note: Not all ICA programs run every year. Some are offered every other year and some are only offered once. If a program interests you, please contact the Office of International Studies for more information about when the program will run.
Summer 2017 Intensive Courses Abroad
- Costa Rica: Conservation, Development & Spanish
- Arab Cinemas, Cultures, and Identities in Nazareth
- Civil Society and Social Change in South Africa
- French Theatre in Paris and Marseille
- Latin American Studies and Business Management in Cuba Program
- Spanish and Environmental Studies in the Galápagos
- Township and Rural Education in South Africa
Winter 2017 Intensive Courses Abroad
Summer 2016 Intensive Courses Abroad
- Costa Rica: Conservation, Development & Spanish
- The Arts of Amsterdam: Arts Administration and Behind-the-scenes of the Visual and Performing Arts in Holland
- The Scottish Connection: A Cultural and Artistic Experience
- German 130/272 in Berlin
- Japan & Taiwan: The Past in the Present from Tokyo to Taipei
- Multiculturalism and Education Systems in the U.S. and Nicaragua
Winter 2016 Intensive Courses Abroad
Summer 2015 Intensive Courses Abroad
- The Arts of Amsterdam: Arts Administration and Behind-the-scenes of the Visual and Performing Arts in Holland
- Japan & Taiwan: The Past in the Present from Tokyo to Taipei
- Township and Rural Education in South Africa
- French Theater in Paris and Marseille
- International Business and Latin American Studies in Cuba
Winter 2015 Intensive Courses Abroad
Important Information
For important dates, see the Deadlines and Events page. Students must attend Study Abroad 101 session for Short-Term Programs at OIS and meet with a ICA Faculty Leader during an ICA Information Session or individually before their application is considered complete. For dates and times to attend Study Abroad 101 sessions please click here.
Students must also submit a $50 application fee by cash or check to the Exploration Hub front desk by the application deadline. Any late payments will be assessed a $50 late fee by OIS. Approximately one month after the ICA application deadline, students are required to pay a $500 non-refundable confirmation deposit.
Click here to access the slides used during Study Abroad 101 for Short-Term Programs.
Forms
Once accepted into your ICA program, please complete our Health History Form (PDF) and submit to the Office of International Studies.