Southern Nazarene University

SNU's World Classroom

SNU Off-Campus Study Opportunities through CCCU

SNU students have the opportunity to join other Christian students from across North America to study, live and learn on "extension campuses" in international programs operated by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

Since 1976 more than 100 SNU students have participated in these academically elite programs, earning college credits, and gaining experiences that helped build the framework for their futures as they practiced integrating faith, living and learning.

American Studies Program
Students in the American Studies Program (ASP), Washington D.C., explore current national and international issues in public seminars led by Washington professionals, and build a solid foundation for their futures through on-the-job experiences. Students enjoy internships in places like congressional offices, social services agencies, think tanks and cultural institutions.

Los Angeles Film Studies Center
Students at Los Angeles Film Studies Center in Burbank, California explore the industry within a Christian and liberal arts perspective. They intern in the heart of the film industry and develop professionalism and integrity while learning entry level skills in screenwriting, film production, and direction.

Middle East Studies Program
Students in the Middle East Studies Program study in Cairo, Egypt where they learn to relate to the Muslim world in an informed and constructive manner. They explore Middle Eastern cultures, religions and conflicts, and participate in interdisciplinary seminar classes, receive Arabic language instruction, and travel in Israel, Palestine and Jordan.

Russian Studies Program
Students in the Russian Studies Program experience Russia firsthand. They study the Russian language and attend seminar courses on Russian culture, history, religion and current political and economic issues. They spend 12 weeks in Nizhni Novgorod and take trips to Moscow and St. Petersburg. In addition, they become involved in the local community and culture through friendships with Russian students, living with their "own" Russian family and working on a service project.

Latin American Studies Program
Students in the Latin American Studies Program in San Jose, Costa Rica study the language, culture, politics, history, economics, ecology, and religion of the region while living with a Costa Rican family. Highlights include participation in a service project and travel to surrounding countries. Specialized academic tracks in International Business/Management and Tropical Science and Global Sustainability are available to qualified students.

Contemporary Music Program
Students in the Contemporary Music Program have opportunity to live and work in community while seeking to understand the integration of music, faith and business. Located on Martha's Vineyard, MA the CMP offers two tracks: the Artist Track or the Executive Track. The Artist Track is tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers, producers and recording engineers. The Executive Track is designed for those interested in careers as artist managers, agents, record company executives, music publishers, concert promoters and entertainment industry entrepreneurs.

China Studies Program
Students in the China Studies Program explore the richness of China and the complex past of one of the world's oldest cultures. They experience the economic, political, and social realities of contemporary China, and study China's challenges as a rapidly emerging world power. Students study the standard Chinese language, geography and history, religion and culture in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi'an.

Oxford Honors Program
Students experience living and studying at Oxford, England in a rigorous academic program. Students select from a variety of tutorial study programs in the arts, religion, history, economics, philisophy and others. Highlights include participation in small group seminars and an integrative course designed to guide students on faith and learning issues. Students also enjoy discovering England's rich historical setting through field trips.

Summer Opportunities
CCCU offers two summer opportunities, one at Oxford, and the other at the Summer Insitute of Journalism, Washington, D.C. In the Oxford program, students enjoy a multi-disciplinary study of the history and development of the Renaissance and Reformation through consideration of the philosophy, art, literature, science, music, politics, and religion of this era. The Journalism Institute blends classroom experience with hands-on news gathering and writing opportunities. Students interact with top journalists to learn firsthand about integrating their faith "out in the trenches."