Faculty-Led Programs
Faculty-Led Programs
Participate in a high quality, short-term program led by some of our most outstanding faculty! These programs provide 3 to 6 credit hours and will help you gain new knowledge and learn about a new culture.
Belgium
Sustainability in the European Food System
This faculty-led program in Ghent, Belgium explores specific issues in environmental sustainability from a European perspective across the areas of agriculture, natural resource management, food production, manufacturing and alternative fuel resources.
May Intersession
England & Scotland
Great Gardens and Horticulture of Scotland & England
This faculty-led study abroad program will allow students to learn about and study botanical gardens and arboreta, historic gardens, and horticulture program systems of England and Scotland. Students will also have the opportunity to understand the cultural and historical significance of the gardens and production systems.
May Intersession, Odd Years
Galapagos
Exploring Darwin's Legacy
This faculty-led study abroad course is designed to give students an opportunity to experience firsthand the unique flora and fauna that have existed on the Galapagos Islands for centuries. Visiting the Galapagos Islands is like walking in the footsteps of noted naturalist, geologist, and biologist, Charles Darwin.
January Intersession
London & Paris
Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Study Tour
This study tour is for Apparel Merchandising and Product Development (AMPD) students. The program will explore manufacturers, designers, and local museums in London and Paris to expand students' knowledge of domestic and international apparel markets.
May Intersession, Odd Years
Italy
The Reggio Emilia Approach in Context: History, Policy and Culture
This experience will provide students with a deeper understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. The program combines discussions of history and theory with experiential learning in both Rome and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
May Intersession, Odd Years
Italy
Agricultural and Environmental Communications Study Tour
This faculty-led program will engage students in concentration study of selected prominent Italian food, agricultural, and environmental issues and the ways through which mass media professionals communicate with and education the public in regards to these issues, in particular, news media and agricultural marketers compared to the U.S. and their efforts to communicate with society.
May Intersession, Odd Years
New Zealand & Australia
Human and Animal Interactions in New Zealand & Australia
This experience will provide students a global perspective of human interactions and animal management practices with various livestock and wildlife species. Students will see how history, and geography impact the use of land and animals within society.
May Intersession