REQUIRED Courses

Required for VDP participants.  The Diplomatic Studies Practicum introduces participants to international relations theory and guides them in conducting and presenting research on an international organization with headquarters or a major presence in Vienna.  On-site visits to international organizations and faculty mentoring are key course components.

• Initial instruction takes place pre-departure on campus at Illinois.

• Participants complete an on-line module with the guidance of their Illinois instructor.

• The online module includes

  • Reading assignments

  • Assignments associated with conducting research, academic writing, and professional oral presentation

• An on-site IiVP faculty member mentors participant coursework.

• Several participants investigate internship related opportunities.