Increasing Study Abroad Participation

Course Description

This comprehensive course is designed to equip professionals in US higher education institutions with the knowledge and skills necessary to boost study abroad participation rates. Whether you're currently working in international education or aspiring to enter the field, this course provides an invaluable orientation to the complexities and opportunities within study abroad programs.

What Students Will Learn

• Recommended practices for managing a study abroad office
• Various models for structuring study abroad programs
• Strategies for funding students' study abroad experiences
• Techniques for creating a long-term study abroad strategy for your campus
• Best practices for forming partnerships and developing policies
• Effective methods for advising students and promoting scholarships
• Strategies for delivering orientations and marketing programs
• Approaches to ensuring student health and safety while abroad
• Techniques for integrating study abroad experiences into curriculum
• Methods for internationalizing your campus

Pre-requisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. It is designed as an introductory-level course, making it accessible to anyone interested in the field of international education and study abroad programs.

Course Content

• Study abroad office management and best practices
• Program structuring and design
• Funding strategies for study abroad
• Long-term strategic planning for study abroad initiatives
• Partnership development and policy creation
• Student advising and scholarship promotion
• Orientation delivery and program marketing
• Health and safety considerations for students abroad
• Curriculum integration of study abroad experiences
• Campus internationalization strategies
• Reaching diverse student populations

Who This Course Is For

• Faculty, staff, and administrators in US higher education institutions who want to increase study abroad participation
• Professionals working in community colleges, large universities, small colleges, public institutions, or private universities
• Individuals aspiring to work in international education
• Anyone interested in learning about the intricacies of study abroad programs and international education

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course have immediate real-world applications. Learners will be able to:

• Develop and implement effective study abroad strategies at their institutions
• Create partnerships with international institutions
• Design and market appealing study abroad programs
• Advise students on study abroad opportunities and funding options
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students participating in international programs
• Integrate international experiences into existing curricula
• Promote campus internationalization
• Reach and engage diverse student populations in study abroad opportunities
• Contribute to the overall global competence of their institution and its students