Program Information
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Fall 2025: World Scholars - Madrid, Spain
August 29, 2025 - December 20, 2025
This program is closed. Please contact the faculty director for more information.

Palacio Real Madrid
Meetings
Program Notes
World Scholars - Madrid is an exclusive opportunity for students admitted to the University of Delaware World Scholars Program.
Program Description
Program Courses
Students must enroll in all credit-bearing courses for a grade. Only the UNIV (zero credit) course may be taken pass/fail. Audit registration is not permitted on UD Travel Study. Please refer to the University Catalog to verify requirements and prerequisites
Honors credit may be available. Check with the faculty director and the Honors program for approval (check before departure).
All students must enroll in at least 12 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course.
All courses are taught in English and meet UD graduation requirements.

Scholars will enroll in POSC 240 Introduction to Global Politics and, with the support of UD academic advisors, will select four additional first-choice courses, as well as alternate choices in the event that there are scheduling conflicts. Honors credit may be available. Check with the faculty director and the Honors program for approval (check before departure).

Please note that the courses listed below are tentative, as we are currently in the process of having courses re-reviewed by UD departments and approved as UD course equivalencies.

All students must enroll in at least 12 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course.
ACCT 207: Accounting I (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ACCT 2200 Financial Accounting
An introduction to financial accounting. Topics: the accounting cycle, merchandise accounting, accounting procedures for cash, receivables, payables, inventories, plant and equipment, stocks and bonds.
Prerequisite: from SLU: BIZ 1000 or BIZ 1001; ITM 2000 highly recommended
Restrictions: Not open to first-year students
ANTH 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ANTH1210 Introduction to Anthropology
Introduces the concepts, theories, and methods of cultural anthropology, a field of study that examines the diversity of human societies and the dynamics of culture. Students learn to think cross-culturally about contemporary social problems and how to address them. Covers topics such as gender, family, ritual, politics, identity, health, and the environment, and offers knowledge and approaches that are directly applicable in daily life and a wide variety of careers.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University History Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group B
Multicultural
ART 133: Drawing for Non-Majors (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ART2000 Drawing I
Projects involving black-and-white and color studies in a variety of media, including charcoal, pencil, ink, and pastels.
Prerequisite: Intermediate-level knowledge of Spanish is recommended.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Arts/Humanities Breadth
ART 180: Digital Photography for Non-Majors (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: CMM2550 Photojournalism
Introduces the basics of photography as a way to communicate ideas emphasizing content, composition, and technique. Examines contemporary artists and historic movements through research, gallery visits and lectures. Using a digital camera and visual editing software students create, edit and critique images.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Arts/Humanities Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group A
must supply own camera
ART 231: Introduction to Painting (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ART2200 Painting I
An exploration of beginning oil painting methods and material through both traditional and conceptual painting ideas, providing the student with a foundation for discovering their unique potential for self-expression.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Arts/Humanities Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group A
ART 331: Intermediate Painting (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ART3200 Painting II
Identifying and exploring ideas through the development of critical awareness of contimporary painting issues and structures. Emphasis on directed conceptual problems and a variety of materials.
Prerequisite: from SLU: ART 2000, ART 2100, ART 2120 and ART 2150. Intermediate-level knowledge of Spanish is recommended.
ART 350: Sculpture Processes (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ART2450 Sculpture I
Explores construction techniques and tools to create sculpture, introducing more advanced techniques and information. Pursue individual goals, selecting materials and types of artistic expressions that best suit each individual and creative situation.
ARTH 150: Monuments and Methods in the History of Art (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ARTH1010 Art and its Histories
Painting, sculpture and architecture studied as artistic and cultural expressions of their times. Emphasis on selected major artists, monuments and methods of analysis.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Arts/Humanities Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group A
ARTH 239: Art and Architecture of Europe (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ARTH2180 History of Spanish Art
Primary focus on painting, sculpture and architecture in Europe from the Romanesque to the Modern eras. Subject matter determined by country in which overseas program is conducted.



This course presents a survey of Spanish Art from Altamira cave paintings to the work of Spanish masters, including El Greco, Velazquez, Goya, Gaudí and Picasso. Artworks will be studied using aesthetic theories and approaches relevant to them. Museum visits to the Reina Sofia and The Prado will be included.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University History Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group B
ARTH 239: Art and Architecture of Europe (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ARTH2190 Art and History of Madrid
Primary focus on painting, sculpture and architecture in Europe from the Romanesque to the Modern eras. Subject matter determined by country in which overseas program is conducted.



The course studies the Art and History of Madrid since its foundation till today in relation with the different historical periods and the dynasties that ruled Spain. Prominent highlights in architecture like El Escorial and Palacio Real and masterpieces of painting by the great geniuses such as El Greco, Velazquez, Goya and Picasso will be studied in depth. - Selected readings will be posted in Blackboard - Visits to Prado and Reina Sofia museums will be announced
Satisfies the following requirements:
University History Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group B
BISC 207: Introductory Biology I (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: BIOL1240 General Biology: Information Flow & Evolution
Molecular basis of life. Structure and function of cells, including signal transduction pathways. Energy transformations. Classical Mendelian genetics and the flow of information from DNA to RNA to proteins. Laboratory focuses on the testing of hypotheses, data analysis and scientific writing.
Prerequisite: Co-Requisite: BISC 217
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
BISC 217: Introductory Biology I - Laboratory (1 credit)
Provider Equivalent: BIOL1245 Principles of Biology I Lab
Prerequisite: Co-requisite: BISC 207
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
BUAD 306: Introduction to Service and Operations Management (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: OPM3050 Intro to Mgt Science & Ops Mgt
Analysis of major problems faced by operations managers at different levels of management. Topics include scheduling, forecasting, process design, inventory management and quality management.
Prerequisite: from SLU: OPM 2070 and 1 course from MATH 1320, MATH 1510, MATH 1520, or MATH 2530
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG PREP: COE Pro & Career Prep Req
BUAD 309: Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MGT3000 Management Theory & Practice
Examines individual, group, and organizational determinants of work behavior in organizations. Theory and concepts relevant to individual differences, attitudes, motivation, teams, leadership, power, and organizational culture and change are discussed with an emphasis on applying this knowledge to the challenges of management in a variety of organizations.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
Restrictions: Sophomore standing (completion of 29 hours)
BUAD 384: GLOBALIZATION AND BUSINESS (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: IB2000 Intro to International Business
Survey the multidimensional influence of globalization on principles and practices of business. Analyze institutional, cultural, political, legal, economic, social, and technological aspects of international business activities. Assess interdisciplinary frameworks to help align professional goals and personal competencies with the interconnected business world.
Prerequisite: from SLU: ECON 1900
BUAD 386: Managing the Global Enterprise (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: IB4120 International Business Strategy
Survey the principles and practices of managing an enterprise in the global market. Analyze interdisciplinary frameworks that help executives run international activities, focusing on decision-making in strategy, marketing, finance, human resources, and operations. Develop the applied perspective and practical skills that support outstanding professional performance.
Prerequisite: from SLU: ECON 1900
BUAD 475: International Marketing (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MKT4550 International Marketing
Explore fundamental principles, frameworks and strategies underpinning international marketing endeavors including market selection, entry and expansion. Assess environmental and operational complexities of marketing internationally via evolving media formats and digital platforms. Examine the standardization versus customization of marketing strategies across national markets. Develop conceptual understanding and practical skills through real-world experiential learning scenarios, enabling students to design and execute effective international marketing strategies.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MKT 3000
CHEM 103: General Chemistry (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: CHEM1110 General Chemistry I
Matter, the changes that matter undergoes, and the laws governing these changes, with greater emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, chemicalbonding, and energy relationships. Properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions.
Prerequisite: Co-requisite: CHEM 133

from SLU: CHEM 1050 (C- min), CHEM 1030 (C- min); MATH 1200, MATH 1320, MATH 1400, MATH 1510 and MATH 1520
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
CHEM 133: General Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
Provider Equivalent: CHEM1115 General Chemistry I Lab
Laboratory topics and techniques covered include: stoichiometry, gases, liquids, solids, atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions in solution, and properties of solutions. 42h lab experiments.
Prerequisite: Co-requisite: CHEM 103
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
CHEM 321: Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: CHEM2410 Organic Chemistry I
First half of two-semester survey of structure, synthesis, and reactions of organic compounds.
Prerequisite: Co-requisite: CHEM 325

from SLU: CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1140, and CHEM 1125 (all with C- min grade)
CHEM 325: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
Provider Equivalent: CHEM2415 Organic Chemistry I Lab
Laboratory work that introduces the basic laboratory techniques of organic chemistry.
Prerequisite: Co-requisite: CHEM 321

from SLU: CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1140, and CHEM 1125 (all with C- min grade)
CISC 108: Introduction to Computer Science I (4 credits)
Provider Equivalent: CSCI1300 Introduction to Object-Oriented Program
Computing and principles of programming with an emphasis on systematic program design. Topics include functional programming, data abstraction, procedural abstraction, use of control and state, recursion, testing, and object-oriented programming concepts. Requires no prior programming experience, open to any major, but intended primarily for majors and minors in computer science or mathematics.
Prerequisite: from SLU: CSCI 1010-1090 (C- min), BME 2000 (C- min), CVNG 1500 (C- min), MATH 3850 (C- min), STAT 3850 (C- min), ECE 1001 (C- min), or GIS 4090 (C- min); MATH 1200 or 1 Course from MATH 1320-4999
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
CISC 167: Scientific Programming (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: CSCI1060 Introduction to Computer Science: Scientific Programming
Elementary computer programming concepts with an emphasis on problem solving and applications to scientific and engineering applications. Topics include data acquisition and analysis, simulation and scientific visualization.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1510 (pre- or co-requisite), MATH 1320, MATH 1520, or MATH 2530
CISC 220: Data Structures (4 credits)
Provider Equivalent: CSCI2100 Data Structures
Review of data type abstraction, recursion, arrays, stacks, queues, multiple stacks and linked lists. Emphasis on dynamic storage management, garbage collection, trees, graphs, tables, sorting and searching.
Prerequisite: from SLU: CSCI 1300 (C- min grade) and MATH 1660 (pre- or co-requisite)
COMM 212: Public Speaking & Professional Presentation (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: CMM1200 Introduction to Public Speaking
Includes an analysis of the types and principles of the communication inherent in the business and professional setting; a concentration upon the development of presentational skills: analyzing audiences, questioning, interviewing, researching, supporting, organizing and delivering information; an opportunity to develop and present materials within dyads, small groups and public contexts.
COMM 245: Media and Society (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: CMM2400 Media & Society
The relationship between media and culture; how media affect culture (i.e., socialization and role modeling); and exploration of new forms of mass communication.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
COMM 263: Communicative Behavior and Culture (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: CMM1000 Human Communication & Culture
Communicative processes in other cultures as well as subcultures in the US will be discussed. Students will become more mindful and aware of their own cultural patterns as well. Difficulties in cross cultural communication will also be discussed.
DANC 307: Special Topics in Global Dance Forms (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: DANC2650 Spanish Dance:Flamenco
An introduction to the movements and dance routines used in the most basic Flamenco rhythms such as Rumba and Sevillanas. Students will learn to recognize and perform each dance form in order to participate in the end-of-semester performance.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Arts/Humanities Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group A
Intermediate-level knowledge of Spanish is recommended. Fee €25 per credit.
DANC 307: Special Topics in Global Dance Forms (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: DANC2660 Latin Rhythms & Dance
An introduction to the movements and dance routines used in Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Cha-cha-cha and Argentinian Tango. Students will learn to recognize and perform each dance form in order to participate in the end-of-semester performance.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Arts/Humanities Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group A
Intermediate-level knowledge of Spanish is recommended. Fee €25 per credit.
ECON 100: Economic Issues and Policies (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ECON1900 Principles of Economics
Takes a nontechnical approach to basic economics. Applies economic conceptsto contemporary issues, problems and policies. Covers both macro and microtopics.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1200, MATH 1320, MATH 1400, MATH 1510, MATH 1520 or MATH 2530
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
ECON 101: Introduction to Microeconomics (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ECON1910 Introduction to Microeconomics
Students will learn how to think like economists. They will study foundational economic concepts such as opportunity cost, the interaction of demand and supply, and economic efficiency. Further, students will discover how consumers behave, how firms make decisions, and how government regulation impacts individual decision-making and market outcomes. Topics include price controls, public policy, cost and revenue concepts, and market structures.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1200, MATH 1320, MATH 1400, MATH 1510, MATH 1520 or MATH 2530
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
ENGL 214: Literature and Gender (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ENGL2550 Gender, Identity & Literature
Texts that explore and participate in the construction and negotiation of gender, sexuality and identity.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University History Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group B
Very popular course, fills quickly
ENGL 334: Studies in Environmental Humanities (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: ENGL2450 Nature Ecology & Literature
Study of selected topics in environmental literature with an emphasis on in-depth study beyond the genre survey course. May be taken up to three times when topics vary.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University History Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group B
FREN 105: French I - Elementary (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: FREN1010 Communicating in French I
Introduction to the French language and development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through the use of basic texts.
GEOG 101: Physical Geography (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: EAS1030 Earth's Dynamic Environment II
Our Earth’s physical geography derives from dynamic interactions among the four environmental spheres - the atmosphere (air), hydrosphere (water), biosphere (life), and landforms (rocks and soils). Explores the physical elements of our environment, the processes involved in their development, their distribution, and their interrelationships. Natural processes and modification by humans serve as the central focus, as well as the emphasizing the specialized geographic tools used to study our environment.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
HBNS 233: Introduction to Global Health (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: PUBH2100 Introduction to Global Health
Introduces key diseases and conditions which affect the health of different populations including basic biological and varying social aspects which cause major global health issues. Emphasis on the developing world, the health of the poor, and possible solutions.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
cross-listed with UAPP 233
HIST 101: Europe and the World to 1648 (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: HIST1110 Origins of Modern World to 1500
Europe from the ancient Near East to the Age of Discoveries. Social, cultural, and economic interactions within Europe and with the wider world through religion, conquest, and trade.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University History Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group B
HIST 102: Europe and the World since 1648 (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: HIST1120 Origins of Modern World 1500-Present
The transformations of Europe since the middle of the 17th century through cultural, social, and economic developments, revolutions, wars, and interactions with other parts of the world.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University History Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group B
HIST 348: History of Spain: 1479-Present (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: HIST3330 Modern History of Spain 1808-Present
History of Spain from the unification of the crowns of Aragon and Castile in 1479 to the present. Emphasis on the rise and decline of the Spanish empire, expansion into the New World, and the obstacles for political, social and economic modernization since 1715.
Prerequisite: from SLU: HIST 1000 level
Satisfies the following requirements:
University History Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group B
KAAP 267: Department Elective (4 credits)
Provider Equivalent: PPY2540 Human Physiology
An introductory course in the fundamental mechanisms of human physiology. Emphasis is given to basic cell functions and biological control systems, as well as to coordinate body functions.
Restrictions: for elective credit only
LLCU 167: Introduction to Spanish Culture (1 credit)
Provider Equivalent: UNIV 2930
Special topics
Required course taken by all World Scholars, who will be enrolled on their behalf
MAST 200: The Oceans (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: EAS1450 Introduction to Oceanography
Integrates physical, chemical, geological and biological principles into an overview that addresses why and how the oceans work. Draws heavily on current ocean issues to illustrate processes and problems.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
Restrictions: Open only to non-science majors or with permission
Additional trip fees apply.
MATH 010: Intermediate Algebra (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MATH1000 Intermediate Algebra
This course prepares students with the skills necessary for pre-calculus and college mathematics and statistics. Topics include solving equations (linear, rational, and quadratic) and inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations, and operations with polynomial, rational, and radical expressions.
Prerequisite: Placement test
MATH 115: Pre-Calculus (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MATH1400 Pre-Calculus
The various classes of functions and their graphs are explored. Functionclasses include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential,logarithmic and trigonometric. Skills and concepts needed for calculus (MATH221) are emphasized.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1200 (C- min grade)
MATH 210: Discrete Mathematics I (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MATH1660 Discrete Mathematics
Elements of sets and logic. Relations, functions. Integers. Induction and recursion. Principles and techniques of counting. Graphs. Paths and circuits
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1200 or higher
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
MATH 221: Calculus I (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MATH1320 Survey of Calculus
Topics include functions, graphing functions, limits, derivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions, integration, and techniques of integration. Business applications are emphasized.
Prerequisite: from SLU: 1 Course MATH 1200 or higher (C- min grade)
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
MATH 241: Analytic Geometry and Calculus A (4 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MATH1510 Calculus I
Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives. Polynomial, rational, exponential, hyperbolic, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Definite and indefinite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Simple differential equations (separable ODE, linear ODE). ODE models leading to exponential growth and decay.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1400 (C- min grade)
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
MATH 242: Analytic Geometry and Calculus B (4 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MATH1520 Calculus II
Brief review of MATH 241; evaluation of limits by L’Hospital’s rule; applications of integration; integration techniques; parametric curves; polar coordinates; infinite sequences and series. Includes use of computers to perform symbolic, numerical and graphical analysis.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1510 (C- min grade)
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
MATH 243: Analytic Geometry and Calculus C (4 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MATH2530 Calculus III
Vectors, operations on vectors, velocity and acceleration, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, optimization of functions of two or more variables, integration over two and three dimensional regions, line integrals, Green’s Theorem, surface integrals, the Divergence theorem. Includes use of computers to perform symbolic, numerical and graphical analysis.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1520 or higher (C- min grade)
MATH 302: Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MATH3550 Differential Equations
Solution and applications of initial-value problems for a single or a system of ordinary differential equations. Topics include the solution of first-order equations, linear first-order systems, linear second-order equations, and elementary phase plane analysis of nonlinear systems. Mathematical software will be used to study some of these topics.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 2530 or higher
MUSC 155: Private Study for Secondary and Merit I: Guitar (2 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MUSC2030 Applied Music: Guitar
Private study for music majors pursuing a secondary area, and qualified students not enrolled in a music degree program. Student adds to course title the branch of study elected: piano, organ, voice, or orchestral instrument.Includes a one-hour studio class. May be repeated for credit.
Fee: 170€ (per credit in the fall); 170€ (per credit in summer & spring). Check webpage for changes. May be taken for 1 or 2 credits
MUSC 155: Private Study for Secondary and Merit I: Voice (2 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MUSC2010 Applied Music: Voice
Private study for music majors pursuing a secondary area, and qualified students not enrolled in a music degree program. Student adds to course title the branch of study elected: piano, organ, voice, or orchestral instrument.Includes a one-hour studio class. May be repeated for credit.
Fee: 170€ (per credit in the fall); 170€ (per credit in summer & spring). Check webpage for changes. May be taken for 1 or 2 credits
MUSC 205: Music of the World (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: MUSC1170 Music of Cultures of the World
Survey of non-Western world musical cultures utilizing textbook, reprinted reserve articles, films and in-class performance/demonstrations. Goal is the understanding and appreciation of various world musics.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University History Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group B
PHIL 203: Ethics (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: PHIL2050 Ethics
Study of moral value, moral obligation and moral virtue through comparison of notable schools of ethical theory, including utilitarianism, existentialism, Kantianism, classical Greek eudaimonism, pragmatism and Thomism.
Prerequisite: PHIL 1050 is recommended
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Arts/Humanities Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group A
PHYS 144: Concepts of the Universe (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: PHYS1130 Introduction to Astronomy
Survey of astronomy emphasizing early and modern concepts. Stars, planets, galaxies, cosmic evolution and intelligent life are studied in the context of physical principles which describe the dynamics of the universe. Scientific process is used to interpret observations that shape our perceptions of the cosmos.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1200 or higher
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
PHYS 201: Introductory Physics I (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: PHYS1310 College Physics I
First course in a sequence with PHYS 202 that provides an introduction to physics for students in the life and environmental sciences. Introduction to concepts of force, energy, and momentum, with examples of linear, rotational, and oscillatory motion. Solid body and fluid mechanics discussed.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1200, 1 course from MATH 1410-4999 or MATH 1400, and PHYS 1320 (pre- or co-requisite)
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
PHYS 207: Fundamentals of Physics I (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: PHYS1610 University Physics I
First course in a sequence with PHYS 208 that provides an introduction to physics for those in physical sciences and engineering. Emphasis on Newton’s laws of motion and conservation principles. These are applied to motion in a gravitational field, and to rotation of a rigid body. Integrates conceptual understanding with extensive problem solving.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1510 or MATH 1520 (pre- or co-requisite) and PHYS 1620 (co-requisite)
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
PHYS 208: Fundamentals of Physics II (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: PHYS1630 University Physics II
Second course in a sequence with PHYS 207 that provides an introduction to physics for those in the physical sciences and engineering. Emphasis on electro- and magnetostatics in terms of forces, fields and potentials, with some elements of circuit theory. Furthermore, magnetic induction and Maxwell’s equations in integral form are introduced. Integrates conceptual understanding with extensive problem solving.
Prerequisite: from SLU: PHYS 1610 and PHYS 1620; PHYS 1640 (co-requisite)
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
PHYS 221: Introductory Physics Laboratory I (1 credit)
Provider Equivalent: PHYS1320 College Physics I Lab
Introductory Physics laboratory associated with PHYS 201.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1200, 1 course from MATH 1410-4999 or MATH 1400, and PHYS 1320 (pre- or co-requisite)
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
PHYS 227: Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I (1 credit)
Provider Equivalent: PHYS1620 University Physics I Lab
Introductory laboratory experience associated with the course content in PHYS 207. This includes exploring projectile motion, linear and rotational dynamics, energy, momentum, and simple harmonic motion.
Prerequisite: from SLU: MATH 1510 or MATH 1520 (pre- or co-requisite) and PHYS 1610 (co-requisite)
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
PHYS 228: Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory II (1 credit)
Provider Equivalent: PHYS1640 University Physics II Lab
Introductory laboratory associated with topics coverd in PHYS 208. This includes investigaing the properties of Electric and Magnetic fields, simple circuits, and simple motors.
Prerequisite: from SLU: PHYS 1610 and PHYS 1620; PHYS 1630 (co-requisite)
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
POSC 167: Department Elective (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: POLS1000 Intro to Politics
This course aims at familiarizing students with politics as understood by studying the political process(es), sorting out the nature of governments, understanding the functioning of institutions, distinguishing the different types of political systems and being aware of the changes brought with recent and contemporary social dynamics and technological breakthroughs. It further engages key political themes and issues such as the state, sovereignty, nationalism, ideology, constitutions and constitutionalism, representation, political parties and interest groups.
Restrictions: for elective credit only
POSC 240: Introduction to Global Politics (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: POLS1600 Intro to International Politics
Introduction to key concepts and theories for understanding politics on a global level. Topics include the structure of the international system, causes of war and peace, economic globalization, international organizations and other issues and processes that cross national borders.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
Restrictions: CANNOT BE TAKEN FOR CREDIT WITH POLS2620
WORLD SCHOLARS SHOULD NOT ENROLL IN THIS COURSE All World Scholars should be enrolled in POSC 240 / POLS 2620. POLS 1600 is also reviewed as accepted for POSC 240 credit, but World Scholars should not be enrolled in POLS 1600.
POSC 240: Introduction to Global Politics (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: POLS2620 Global Politics
Introduction to key concepts and theories for understanding politics on a global level. Topics include the structure of the international system, causes of war and peace, economic globalization, international organizations and other issues and processes that cross national borders.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
REQUIRED FOR ALL WORLD SCHOLARS. Honors section available
POSC 270: Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: POLS1500 Intro to Comparative Politics
Introduction to key concepts and patterns in comparative politics. Topics include democratic processes and democratization, economic and political development, political institutions, and civil society. Cases from different parts of the world are examined to provide a grounding in comparative analysis.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
POSC 309: Political Culture by Country (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: POLS3567 Political Development in Contemporary Spain
Introduction to the political and civic cultures underpinning and supporting different political systems. Topics may vary depending on host country.
Prerequisite: from SLU: POLS 1000 or POLS 1600
Satisfies the following requirements:
Arts and Sciences - Group B
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement
not intended for first-year students
POSC 316: International Political Economy (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: POLS2600 Intro to International Political Economy
Interaction of international political and economic phenomena. Considers history and development of political economy, and the political underpinnings and effects of global monetary, trade, financial and investment systems. Both relations among advanced countries, and between the advanced and poor countries will be considered.
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement
POSC 330: Political Terrorism (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: POLS2640 International Terrorism
Selectively examines cases, trends and organizations which have made theviolence termed terrorism so salient. Also examines whether governments,including the U.S., are responding appropriately to the challenge.
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement
PSYC 100: General Psychology (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: PSY1010 General Psychology
Introduction to the process of psychological science. Includes coverage of research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, cognitive psychology, abnormal behavior and treatment, developmental psychology, and social and personality psychology.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
PSYC 340: Cognition (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: PSY3120 Cognitive Psychology
Examination of how the mind works, covering topics such as perception, vision, attention, memory, language, concepts and decision making. Major themes include understanding the mind/brain relationship, using empirical data to develop and evaluate cognitive theories, and understanding the implications of cognitive research for everyday life.
Prerequisite: from SLU: PSY 1010
First-year World Scholars must already have credit for PSYC 100 or a 5 on the AP Psychology exam
SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: SOC1100 Introduction to Sociology
An overview of the sociological perspective of the study of society, social organization and social institutions with special emphasis on the social causes and consequences of human behavior.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
SPAN 105: Spanish I - Elementary (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: SPAN1010 Spanish for Beginners
Introduction to the Spanish language and a development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through the use of basic texts.
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement
Students will be evaluated on the first day of class in SLU to verify appropriate level.
SPAN 106: Spanish II - Elementary/Intermediate (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: SPAN1020
Completion of basic Spanish. Increasing mastery of the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: from SLU: SPAN 1010 or equivalent
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement
SPAN 200: Spanish Composition and Grammar (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: SPAN3010 Written Communication
First part of a thorough grammar review and intensive practice, targeting structure, essential vocabulary, speaking, listening and extensive writing.
Prerequisite: from SLU: SPAN 2010; SPAN 3020 may be taken concurrently
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring
SPAN 206: Culture through Conversation (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: SPAN3020 Eloquent Communication in Spanish
Discussion of topics drawn from contemporary Spanish or Latin American life. For students who wish to broaden their knowledge of Hispanic culture while improving their oral and aural language skills.
Prerequisite: from SLU: SPAN 3010
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement Course Typically Offered: Winter and Spring
SPAN 305: Oral Communication (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: SPAN3040 In Conversation with the Hispanic World
Mastery of practical communication in Spanish by means of conversation, oral presentations, and discussions of cultural topics and enactments of common situarions. Emphasis on refinement of expression of preferences, doubts, and abstract ideas, as well as speculation on the future.
Prerequisite: from SLU: SPAN 3010 and SPAN 3020; SPAN 3030 may be taken concurrently
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement
Students will be evaluated on the first day of class in SLU to verify appropriate level.
SPAN 315: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: SPAN3150 Intro to Medical Spanish
Students will develop Spanish language proficiency approprate to healthcare and cultural issues related to science, health, and healthcare in Spanish-speaking cultures. Suitable for students preparing for careers in caring, medical and scientific fields.
Prerequisite: from SLU: SPAN 3010 and SPAN 3020
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement
SPAN 355: Special Topics (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: SPAN4200 Introduction to Spanish Literature
Explores an area of special interest in Hispanic literature.



This introduction to Hispanic literature will examine the different genres and representative texts to enable the students to acquire a working knowledge both of the literary history of the genres and the analysis of literary texts in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: from SLU: 2 courses from SPAN 3021-3999 (C min grade)
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement
SPAN 401: Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar II (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: SPAN4000 Advanced Spanish Grammar
Study and practice of selected problems of written and oral Spanish syntax and vocabulary as well as textual analysis.
Prerequisite: from SLU: 2 courses from SPAN 3021-3999 (C min grade)
Satisfies the following requirements:
Other: College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement
STAT 200: Basic Statistical Practice (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: OPM2070 Intro to Business Statistics
Uses data from a variety of disciplines to explore topics in statistical data analysis, estimation, and inference. The following topics will be covered: graphical displays; measures of position, central tendency, and variability; basic probability rules; discrete probability distributions; binomial distribution; normal and standard normal probability distributions; sampling distributions; the t distribution; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for one mean or proportion; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for two means or proportions; correlation and simple linear regression.
Prerequisite: from SLU: 1 course from MATH 1200-4999, sophomore standing
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Math/Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group D
Student should have already taken and passed Pre-Calculus or higher; intended for sophomores
THEA 102: Introduction to Performance (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: THR2510 Acting I Fundamentals
Survey of performance training techniques for the non-minor. Topics may include elements of voice, improvisation, movement, dance, and character analysis and portrayal.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Arts/Humanities Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group A
WOMS 201: Introduction to Women and Gender Studies (3 credits)
Provider Equivalent: WGST1900 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
Study of causes and conditions determining women’s status in society, as evidenced in institutional structures and personal relations between men and women. Taught from multidisciplinary perspectives.
Satisfies the following requirements:
University Social Science Breadth
Arts and Sciences - Group C
Very popular course, fills quickly
Requirements
World Scholars-Madrid is an exclusive opportunity for students admitted to the University of Delaware World Scholars Program. Full-time enrollment status (12 or more credits) during the program is also required.
For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including at least one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by Zoom.

A transcript is required from Non-UD applicants only. Non-UD students, please email a copy of your official transcript to the Program Coordinator.

Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. Please review the study abroad acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we encourage you to apply to another program.
Costs
Other important things to note:
  • CGPS reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to under-enrollment, safety/health/security issues, staffing issues, or any other relevant reason.
Deadlines
All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable. Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS.
Submit Program Application by 5pm onMay 01, 2025
*All students will receive an email when they are accepted to a program and will have 10 days from that notification to make their $0.00 Initial Payment.
Contacts
Cesar Caro
Study Abroad Coordinator
302-831-3212
ccaro@udel.edu
Callie Zimmerman
Study Abroad Coordinator
Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19716
czimmerm@udel.edu

Program information is subject to change at any time. Please check this web site periodically for updates.