Faculty-Led Programs
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Stetson University's faculty-led study abroad programs are a wonderful opportunity for you to gain significant international experience while enrolled in Stetson University courses and benefit from Stetson University faculty's global expertise.
Our faculty-led programs usually range from one to four weeks, with most occurring in the spring or summer, making it even easier for you to study abroad. Faculty-led programs are especially beneficial to first-time travelers, as they tend to be the most structured of our options and offer a wide variety of Stetson University classes, allowing you to select from many offerings, fulfill graduation requirements and become a global citizen.
These programs usually offer credit for one or two courses, unless they are part of an existing semester course, in which case there is no additional credit offered for the study abroad component.
Explore our programs below!
Spring Programs
Roam Rome
HIST 290 Special Topics in History
Prof. Kimberly Reiter, PhD
Dates: Spring Break 2025
The course focuses on the exploration of Roman antiquity via four major sites: Capri, Erolaneo, Pompeii, and Rome. Students will explore how various Roman sites are in danger from poor curation, overuse, environmental issues, resource shortages, politics, and other mitigating factors.
Students wanting to participate in the program will need to register for the course for the spring semester of 2025. Only students registered in the course would be eligible to participate in the in-country portion of the program.
Global Gateways Program
Professor Nancy Barber
Dates: January – May, 2025
The David and Leighan Rinker Global Scholars Program at Stetson University is only open to new first-year students who started at Stetson in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025. All students who are selected for this program are required to take a 4-credit semester-long course during spring 2026.
Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation in Costa Rica
BIOL 318
Profs. Kirsten Work, PhD and Haleigh Ray, PhD
Dates: Spring Break 2025
The program gives students the opportunity to experience terrestrial and freshwater habitats within a tropical ecosystem. Prior to travel, you will study the multitude of plant and animal life you will encounter during your time in Costa Rica.
Students wanting to participate in this program must register for the course for spring semester 2025. Only students registered for the course will be eligible to participate in the in-country portion of the program.
Learn more about Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation in Costa Rica!
Global Food and Art in Sao Paulo, Brazil
ARTS 214B All things are delicately Interconnected
Profs. Luca Molnar and Sarah Cramer, PhD
Dates: Spring 2025 with travel during Spring Break 2025
The title of the course pulls from contemporary artist Jenny Holzer's test-based work, which highlights the delicate balances at play in interconnected, global systems. This interdisciplinary course uses Sao Paulo as a case study for understanding global systems in two distinct disciplines - sustainable food systems and contemporary art. Though these disciplines seem starkly different, they are in fact delicately connected and both provide opportunities for engaging with and understanding globalization, oppression, and a rapidly changing climate. Permission of instructor required.
Learn more about Global Food and Art in Sao Paulo, Brazil!
International Business in Greece
INTL 201B or SOBA 290
Prof. Dale Peterson and Prof. Monica Mendoza, PhD
Dates: Spring Break 2025
The nine-day study abroad program needs to be taken in conjunction with INTL 201. Students will gain hands-on experience with the different aspects of multinational corporations operating in a global environment through a broad range of topics including management, financial, accounting and marketing strategies.
Students wanting to participate in this program must register for the course for spring semester 2025. Only students registered for the course will be eligible to participate in the in-country portion of the program.
Urban Voices: Exploring Hispanic/Latinx Cultures in NYC
Special Topics in Spanish
Prof. Joshua Deckman, PhD
Dates: Spring Break 2025
Embark on a journey into Hispanic and Latinx cultures, exploring the rich history, artistry, and cultural expressions in major urban spaces in New York. The materials studied in this course will immerse the student in a world where vibrant narratives are woven into graffiti, music resonates with the hidden life of concrete, murals breathe truth into the streets, and cinematic masterpieces transport you to new dimensions of urban existence.
Students wanting to participate in this program must register for the course for spring semester 2025. Only students registered for the course will be eligible to participate in the in-country portion of the program.
Learn more about Exploring Hispanic/Latinx Cultures in NYC
Business Marketing in Bordeaux, France
MKTG 190 AND MKTG 390
Prof. Carol Azab, PhD
Dates: Spring 2025
Coming off the buzz of the Olympics in Paris, Bordeaux has worked to redefine itself through branding and marketing specifically in the areas of hospitality, service marketing, luxury and international marketing. Course participants will get a first-hand look at how businesses thrive in the new global economy.
Learn more about Business Marketing in Bordeaux, France!
Special Topics: Panama
SOBA 290
Prof. Kenneth Najour
Dates: March 1 - 9, 2025
Participants will have the opportunity to meet with C-level members of the supply chain in Panama, companies such as DHL and the Panama Canal will be available to discuss the importance of global ports.
Students will need to register for SOBA 290 with Prof. Kenneth Najour to participate in this program. Students will get a first-hand look at the importance of shipping and receiving logistics to the world of business and accounting. Participants will experience both port authorities in Florida and in Panama.
Summer Programs
Global Health Governance in Geneva
PUBH 310
Prof. Asal Johnson, PhD
Dates: Summer 2025
This program allows students to interact directly with global health professionals in Switzerland. Visits to the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN) and the International Committee on Red Cross (ICRC) will give students an international understanding of the governance needed to address diseases.
Students wanting to participate in this program must register for the course for spring semester 2025. Only students registered for the course will be eligible to participate in the in-country portion of the program.
Global Perspectives: International Internship in Singapore
SOBA 480
Prof. Shan Yan, PhD
Dates: May 15 - July 1
This program is designed specifically for those considering working internationally after graduation. Your 8-week international internship in Singapore will be with a company partnered with you in the spring semester prior to your travel in the summer. This unique resume builder gives students a real work experience with some weekend cultural excursions.
Students participating in the program will need to register for SOBA 480 in spring to take the course in summer. This unique opportunity integrates academic learning with practical experience in an international setting.
Learn more about International Internship in Singapore!
Andean Social History in Ecuador
LALS 245S
Prof. William Nylen, PhD
Dates: May 31 - June 29, 2025
Participants of this program do not only receive credit for the Andean Social History in Ecuador course, they also receive transfer credit for 1 semester of Spanish from the University of Cuenca.
Students will need to be comfortable conversing in Spanish as it will be a major portion of the program. Students will experience both Cuenca and Saraguro during their time in Ecuador.
Learn more about Andean Social History in Ecuador!
Special Topics in Art History: Internships in Florence
ARTH 390
Prof. Jennifer McAninch
Dates: Summer 2025
Participants in this program will be connected with a museum in Florence, Italy prior to departing in the summer. Students will work directly with curators and historians in some of the most notable museums in the world.
Students must register for the course for Summer 2025. Participants will have the opportunity to intern with a number of famous art museums and galleries in the city of Florence, Italy. Students considering the art museum certification would be encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.
AIR Guatemala Summer Internship
The Summer 2025 AIR Guatemala Internship will allow 2 Stetson students the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the indigenous population of Guatemala for 2-4 weeks in June 2025.
Studying Spanish in Spain
Spanish courses
Prof. Adelia Parrado-Ortiz
Dates: June 2 - 27, 2025
This program is hosted through a partnership with the renowned Universidad de Salamanca. Students will register for one course with Stetson University professor Adelia Parrado-Ortiz and transfer courses from the host institution. Transfer courses are based on the student's entry exam speaking level of Spanish. All classes and credits will be in Spanish courses.
Students will travel and live on campus during the summer session for four weeks in Salamanca, Spain.
Stetson Innsbruck
Various Courses Including Junior Seminars
Various Faculty
Dates: July 2 - August 2, 2025
The Stetson Summer Innsbruck program is a month-long program, offering various courses from the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the College of Business Administration. Students get to pick from the classes being offered and can gain 2 classes during the program. Weekend excursions are also available.
Study Away - Great Smoky Mountains
DIGA 260V
Prof. Nathan Wolek, PhD
Dates: May 12 - 20, 2025
Students will stay in the research center in Purchase Knob, North Carolina. Participants will work closely with park rangers and fellow faculty members to record and study sounds unique to the wildlife and environment in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Students wanting to participate in this program must register for the course for spring semester 2025. Only students registered for the course will be eligible to participate in the in-country portion of the program.