Creating a study abroad program is one way that full-time faculty can internationalize the curriculum for students to better compete in a global environment.

This course 20-hour course is the second part of the STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM LEADER CERTIFICATE.  Participants will learn how to plan and prepare for a short-term study abroad program through the office of Study Abroad and Global Experiences (SAGE). Faculty will design a study-abroad course with learning outcomes, activities, and assessment methods and complete an initial draft of the Short-Term Study Abroad Proposal. This course entails 8 face-to-face hours and 12 hours of homework. Participants must submit a completed proposal packet, program itinerary, and program provider proposal in order to receive credit. Note: This course is limited to full-time faculty members.

Participants will be able to

• describe the functions of the SAGE office and the resources available to faculty.

• articulate the process and timeline for submitting a course proposal.

• select the destination and connect the course outcomes to the overseas location; create learning activities and assessment methods.

• create cross-cultural learning outcomes, activities, and assessment methods.

• explore resources and select a program provider.

• create a study abroad experience program itinerary.

• describe the components of the program budget and how faculty and students are funded; look for alternative funding sources for your program.

• discuss the safety and liability issues and guidelines to follow when leading/co-leading a study abroad program.