Duration of Program:
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Late February - mid-March: Mandatory online Canvas program March TBD: Pre-Departure Orientation April 5: Date by which we will confirm how program is proceeding. Do not book flights or confirm other arrangements until after this date. May 10 - June 5: Study in Riga, Latvia June 5 - 12: Study in Brussels, Belgium June 12 - 25: Study in Rome, Italy June - July: Independent work on written assignments Full program itinerary TBC. * These dates are provided as guidelines and are subject to change |
The NATO Field School and Simulation Program is an intensive political science experience that combines coursework with experiential learning.
The program is open to university students across all NATO member-states and provides the opportunity for students to observe professionals and experts in their working environment and by student immersion in the decision tasks that political, diplomatic and military personnel face. This includes visiting embedded experts from the Department of National Defence, Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, NATO and academia, as well as high-level briefings at NATO HQ, SHAPE, EU Military Staff HQ, European External Action Services and NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence and the Joint Canadian Delegation to NATO. Like a dynamic practicum or apprenticeship, the NATO Field School prepares you for entry-level employment in foreign affairs, defence policy and various national and international security sectors, as well as international NGO sectors.
See NATO Field School Departmental Website for more program information.
The Field School provides 12 credits for undergraduate students and 6 credits for graduate students.
Undergraduate: POL 484-12 - NATO Field School, Simulation, and Experiential Learning Program
Graduate: POL 880-6 - NATO Field School, Simulation, and Experiential Learning Program
This intensive international policy engagement course and field program provides the opportunity for students to observe professionals and experts in their working environment and by student immersion in the decision tasks that political, diplomatic and military personnel face. This includes visiting embedded experts from the Department of National Defence, Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, NATO and academia, as well as high-level briefings at NATO HQ, SHAPE, EU Military Staff HQ, European External Action Services and NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence and the Joint Canadian Delegation to NATO. Like a dynamic practicum or apprenticeship, the NATO Field School prepares you for entry-level employment in foreign affairs, defence policy and various national and international security sectors, as well as international NGO sectors.
See the syllabus from the 2021 offering here. Please note that this is uploaded for reference only, and the 2022 offering will be in-person.
