Faculty-Led Programs
Faculty-Led programs are developed and led by WSU faculty for WSU students with a variety of program options available. If you need help or have questions about forthcoming faculty-led programs, please contact the Education Abroad Office.
Spring Semester 2012
- Business in China
- Dates: February 13, 2012 - April 15, 2012
China is an ideal location for learning about international business. As the worlds third largest economy, it is one of the worlds largest exporters and importers of goods. China is also one of the worlds oldest civilizations with a history of nearly 5,000 years. Its rich cultural heritage makes China an excellent location for studying Asian culture.
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Apply - International Business Program in Switzerland
- Dates: January 09, 2012 - March 23, 2012
The Switzerland program is for certified majors and minors in the WSU College of Business. Students who are certified in other majors at WSU and interested in receiving an IBUS minor are encouraged to apply. The program is located at Cesar Ritz Colleges (CRC) in Brig, which lies in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The immediate surroundings of the town offer unequaled beauty and opportunities to relax, whether hiking in the spring or skiing in the winter. Faculty members from WSU and CRC will provide course instruction in English (up to 15 credit hours). WSU students take classes along side CRCs dynamic international student body. WSU Students participate on an exciting three to five day excursion to locations such as Turkey, Prague and Italy. Location for Spring still to be determined.
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Apply - Master of Accounting Semester in China
- Dates: February 13, 2012 - April 15, 2012
As the worlds second largest economy and the largest exporter of goods in the world, China is an ideal location for learn ing about international business and accounting. China is also one of the worlds oldest civiliza tions with a history of nearly 5,000 years. Its rich cultural heritage makes China an excellent loca tion for studying Asian culture.
The College of Business Master of Accounting Semester in China program is offered in Chengdu, capital of the Sichuan Province located in south-western China. Chengdu has the reputation as a very laid-back city that emphasizes culture and relaxation. In recent years, Chengdu has attracted a variety of information technology multinationals including Intel, IBM, NOKIA, Motorola, SAP, Siemens, Canon, HP, Xerox, and Microsoft, as well as major international financial institutions, including Citi group, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, ABN AMRO, and BNP Paribas.
In Chengdu, students can enjoy authentic world-known Sichuan cuisine and the Sichuan opera. A favorite of visitors is the Panda Research Base. Other popular day-trips include a tram-ride up Emeishan and visits to the Giant Buddha at Leshan and the Bronze Age (circa 2800 to 800 B.C.) archeological site of Sanxingdui. Chengdu also provides convenient access for weekend excursions to tourist desti nations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guangzhou and Jiuzhaigou nature reserve.
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Spring Break 2012
- Hearts in Motion - College of Liberal Arts & Pre-Health
- Dates: March 8, 2012 - March 18, 2012
This program is an opportunity for students to work with the non-profit organization Hearts In Motion whose mission is to provide care and medical treatment for children, families, and communities through its programs and sponsorships in the U.S., and Central and South America. This particular mission includes four main activities, and students will be expected to participate in all of them in some way, be it as translators or helpers: Cleft Lip and Palate/ Plastic surgery, medical and dental clinics, ongoing construction in the HIM nutrition center, and work at the school and day-care center.
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Apply - Hearts in Motion - Spokane Inter-Professional Outreach
- Dates: March 8, 2012 - March 18, 2012 OR May 4, 2012 - May 13, 2012
This program is an opportunity for students to work with the non-profit organization Hearts In Motion whose mission is to provide care and medical treatment for children, families, and communities through its programs and sponsorships in the U.S., and Central and South America. This particular mission includes four main activities, and students will be expected to participate in all of them in some way, be it as translators or helpers: Cleft Lip and Palate/ Plastic surgery, medical and dental clinics, ongoing construction in the HIM nutrition center, and work at the school and day-care center.
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Apply - Architecture Study Tour in Barcelona
- Dates: March 9, 2012 - March 16, 2012
Graduate study tour to Barcelona as part of the requirements for architecture 511. Apply
Summer 2012
- Cuba : Paradise of the Caribbean
- Dates: June 12, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Come and explore Cuba with us! A country with tremendous historical and cultural richness and often identified as the Pearl of the Antilles is waiting for you.
Join us during twelve days of exploration of the island that will take students and faculty to the streets of Havana where the colonial influence will be seen through its architecture and urban development, museums and churches, as well as the arts, while romantic music and dancing will surround you.
Cuba's political history influences everything you will see, from religion to society, from economics to agriculture as well as the environment. During the program you will be exposed to the Spanish language and will have opportunities to talk to locals, and visit neighborhood clinics as well as schools and universities.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you do not want to miss... and yes you will have an opportunity to swim in the Caribbean and perhaps snorkel.
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Apply - Arabic & Islamic Studies in Morocco
- Dates: May 21, 2012 - June 15, 2012
Come study Islam, Islamic Culture and Arabic language in the beautiful ancient city of Fez, Morocco. Morocco is at the crossroads between Africa, Europe and the Middle East and provides a wonderful environment for students who wish to explore and learn about the intersection of Islam and world cultures.
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Apply - Business in Greece
- Dates: June 7, 2012 - July11, 2012
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn six to nine credit hours while visiting the land where civilization began, the unique and culturally rich country of Greece. Students will enjoy the sun and the sea while experiencing an ancient yet modern civilization. As students interact with the local population, they will learn how many Greek words are the ancient roots of the English language. Students will have the opportunity to visit Skiathos, one of the most popular islands in the Aegean sea; Athens, the city with the most glorious history in the world; and Delphi, the place where heaven and earth met and the most important archeological site in Greece. Students will also be able to visit some of the most famous monasteries in Meteora.
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- Business in Northern Thailand
- Dates: May 10, 2012 - June 18, 2012
Study in Chiang Mai, a place known for its amazing food, magnificent landscape, and friendly people. Chiang Mai is 350 miles north of Bangkok, nestled between the mountains of the tropical north.
During the six-week summer program, students will be immersed in the local community. Business courses are offered at the prestigious Chiang Mai University alongside Thai and other international students. Company visits, cultural excursions, and a tour of Bangkok are included.
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Apply - Business in Spain
- Dates: June 25, 2012 - August 5, 2012
This program will take you to, Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid -- the most visited destinations in Spain. The coastal life, cultural heritage and architectural splendor of these Spanish cities are simply exhilarating, beautiful and unique. Spain is the twelfth largest economy in the world with many multinational companies and is a member of the European Union which is the largest economy in the world. The location will provide students with exposure to Spanish culture and business practices as well as multiple interactions with students and the local community.
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Apply - Business in Turkey
- Dates: May 10, 2012 - June 18, 2012
The program begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents, Asia and Europe. For the second part of the program, students will study in Kusadasi, one of Turkey’s largest and most cosmopolitan coastal resort towns located along the Aegean Sea. Both program locations are internationally renowned travel destinations providing extraordinary access to industry related business activities. This program will expose students to Turkish culture and doing business in a Muslim society. Students will enhance their understanding of the religion and it’s impact on everyday life and business practices in Turkey.
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Apply - Education in Samoa
- Dates: May 10, 2012 - June 18, 2012
Join us for a fascinating three week study abroad to American Samoa. We will explore the unique culture of American Samoa and what this means for our understanding of teaching and learning. Through in depth experiences that will bring you into the culture, we will examine and appreciate different modes of experiencing and understanding the world, and the impact this has on how we create and distribute knowledge.
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Apply - Exploring Art in Florence and Rome
- Dates: May 13, 2012 - May 27, 2012
This program is open to all WSU students. Surrounded by the marvelously rich, historical culture of two Italian cities, we will witness and investigate the development of western art, through the Classical, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque transitions. We will study iconically famous Florentine and Roman sculptures, paintings, and architectural masterworks
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Apply - Food and Wine of Italy
- Dates: May 12, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Imagine being able to create a delicious three course meal of traditional Tuscan recipes - perhaps bruschetta, ravioli from scratch, and Steak Florentine! Even better, imagine having an appreciation for wine that would enable you to select the perfect wine to complement the meal. And let's not forget the perfect cup of espresso with tiramisu.
Now in its seventh year, the Food and Wine of Italy program enables students to gain this expertise at the Apicius International School of Hospitality in Florence, Italy. Students experience hands-on training in a Tuscan kitchen, study and taste the wines of Italy, and will train in front and back of house operations at Ganzo, a student-operated restaurant in the city center. Excursions to view the production of regional specialties such as parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar augment the curriculum, along with visits to the best food markets and culinary establishments in Florence (gelato and chocolate shops, quirky Panini restaurants, to-die-for bakeries, and intimate wine bars). Time also is built into the schedule for walking tours and museum visits to allow students to soak up the extraordinary art, history, and culture that lend to Florence its special ambiance. This year WSU's executive chef Jamie Callison will coordinate logistics on-site and the Graduation Feast showcasing student accomplishments.
Students are not required to have certified into a business major.
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- Health Care in Peru
- Dates: May 23, 2012 - June 13, 2012
This course provides an experience in global health care in the Amazon region of Peru. Students will apply assessment skills in planning and implementing health care to individuals and communities. The program provides an excellent opportunity to analyze the cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors that can influence health care. Field trips include an excursion on the Amazon River and two nights in the jungle, a visit to the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and the Machu Picchu ruins nestled on the eastern slopes of the Vilcanota mountain range.
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Apply - Hospitality and Business in Phuket, Thailand
- Dates: May 7, 2012 - June 15, 2012
The Phuket Thailand program offers two learning options for students both are hosted by the Tropical Garden Resort in beautiful Kata Beach, which is owned by a Coug alumni. HBM students can take an international tourism and an authentic Thai cooking class (option A). New or pre-cert business students can take two core required classes - Marketing and Management (option B). All students can take the study abroad cultural awareness seminar to learn the nuances and business practices of the Thai and Asian cultures.
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Apply - OPTION A Apply - OPTION B - Iceland & Norway: Vikings in the West
- Dates: July 1, 2012 - July 16, 2012
Iceland and Norway constitute a fascinating object of interdisciplinary, academic case study. Their history is intertwined and both nations has developed into modern Western European, high tech nations with high living standards, universal healthcare, and social security benefits, while offering a vibrant social, cultural, and arts scene. In particular, attention to alternative energies, sustainable management, economic development, and scientific research in genetics and geology have characterized Iceland and Norway. During this trip we'll visit museums and sights pertaining to these two Scandinavian nations' past and present to find traces of the rambunctious Vikings in the modern Icelandic and Norwegian open, friendly, and liberal societies. We will also meet with specialists in economics, geology and genetics. Course requirements include preparatory meetings during spring 2012 conducting information research, completion of a travel journal, and a post-travel research paper on a topic at the confluence of science and culture (chosen in conjunction with the instructors).
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Apply - Modern Architecture in Europe
- Dates: May 7, 2012 - June 7, 2012
Students from the School of Architecture will spend 31 days studying the origins of the Modern Movement and its developments over the last 120 years. The program will comprise of two 3-credit courses one in architectural theory and the other in architectural history and gives students the rare opportunity to experience in person the buildings and urban sites they study.
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Apply - Paris-A Designer's View
- Dates: July 31, 2012 - August 9, 2012
PARIS. The City of Lights and Romance. Great writers, musicians, artists and philosophers have immortalized this unforgettable city, and now its your turn.
This program is a unique opportunity to bathe in the glow of the stained glass light of Notre Dame, gaze into the eyes of Mona Lisa, witness centuries-old techniques creating the worlds finest tapestries, and ascend to the top of Eiffels testament to the Industrial Revolution. You will engage these sites through methods familiar and unfamiliar to see things anew through the eyes of another culture.
Paris is a center of design, fashion, culinary delights, sensuality and adventure where your personal observations and experiences will synthesize with the engaging lectures and histories provided by your faculty and guides. Alternative attitudes and viewpoints will challenge you to hold up a cultural mirror to analyze your perceptions with greater truth and open-mindedness.
This unforgettable Parisian experience will provide an invaluable ability to consider multiple viewpoints from which to analyze issues and trends.
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Apply - Science in Greece
- Dates: June 7, 2012 - July 11, 2012
The study of mathematics as a subject began in the 6th century BCE with the Pythagoreans who coined the term "mathematics" from the ancient Greek word (mathema). Take advantage of this opportunity to earn 6 credits while visiting the land where civilization and mathematics began. The unique and culturally rich country of Greece. Enjoy the sun and the sea while experiencing a modern yet ancient civilization. As students interact with the local population and attend classes they will develop an appreciation not only of the development and use of science in ancient cultures, but will also be exposed to current cultures and customs. Students will visit Santorini, one of the most popular islands in the Aegean sea; Athens, the city with the most glorious history in the world; and Delphi, the place where heaven and earth met and the most important archeological site in Greece. Students will also be able to visit some of the most famous monasteries in Meteora.
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- Textile, Apparel, and Soft Goods Manufacturing in China
- Dates: TBD
This program will highlight China as a major manufacturer of textiles, apparel, soft goods items, and other products which are exported around the world. The program includes research on the destinations to be visited, travel to three uniquely different Chinese cities, and visits to important historical locations such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. In addition, the program will explore textile, apparel and soft goods manufacturing in China through business and industry guest lectures, site visits to manufacturing plants, corporate headquarters of textile and apparel companies and other site visits emphasizing the production and promotion process in China.
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Fall 2012
- Business in Switzerland Fall
- Dates are TBD
The Switzerland program is for certified majors and minors in the WSU College of Business. Students who are certified in other majors at WSU and interested in receiving an IBUS minor are encouraged to apply. The program is located at the Cesar Ritz Colleges (CRC) in Brig, which lies in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The immediate surroundings of the town offer unequaled beauty and opportunities to relax, whether hiking in the spring or skiing in the winter. UCCR is operated by the Cesar Ritz Colleges and is housed in a college building with facilities of a modern campus. Faculty members from WSU and CRC will provide course instruction in English (up to 15 credit hours). WSU students and students from CRC will take classes together. Flyer
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- Interior Design in Florence
- Dates: August 29, 2012 - December 14, 2012
The program is based at the CEA Global Campus in Florence located in the famous Piazza
della Repubblica. It’s only steps away from the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Uffizi Gallery. All
students will be enrolled in a total of twelve credits and courses are taught in English. In
addition to intriguing courses, the program also includes a number of exciting excursions,
as well as day trips to Prato, Cinque Terre and Lucca, and overnight trips to Venice and Milan to help you further explore Italy.
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Spring Semester 2013
- SES Italy Study Abroad Program
- Dates: February 1 - April 27, 2012
Spend the Spring 2013 semester studying global environmental and natural resource issues in Florence, Italy. This program provides WSU students from all majors the opportunity to have a resume building international experience, earn credit and have no transfer hassles! Classes are taught in English, however, students will take an Italian language course. Go on this program and be only three courses away from an ECON minor!FlyerApply
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