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Faculty-Led Programs

Every year, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University faculty members lead a variety of programs abroad. Faculty-led study abroad programs typically last from 1-3 weeks during the summer, winter break, and spring break terms.  If you don’t see a program that fits your major or interests, we have many other short-term program options for summer and winter through or . Send an email to studyabroad@lamar.edu, and we’ll start exploring programs for you!

Find more information on our current faculty-led programs below!

Winter Programs

  • Business in Granada, Spain - Program CLOSED

    Special Topics in Management: MGMT 4390 / Global Enrichment BUSI: 5380 / Special Topics in Construction Management: CMGT 4399

    Pre-requisites: Senior Standing or by Approval of Department Chair

    Winter: January 02 - 16, 2025

    3 credit hours

    Highlights:

    • Attend International Seminars in Finance, Management, Marketing and Tourism
    • Visit European Multinational Companies
    • Explore Historical Spanish Cities
    • Immerse yourself in Cultural Activities
    • Learn about European & Spanish Architecture and Design
    • Experience Campus Abroad with the students of the University of Granada

    Program Cost: $4,846 + LU tuition (includes airfare, accommodations and all meals except during travel)

    Available sholarships:

    Scholarship

    Eligibility

    Awards up to

    Steinhagen Global Fellows Fund

    College of Business graduate students

    $2,500

    Carter Innovation Fund

    College of Business undergraduate students

    $2,000

    Carter Innovation Fund

    All other ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University students

    $1,000

    LU Study Abroad Grant Fee

    All ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ undergraduate students

    $ 200

    LU Honors Program

    Honors students

    $1,000

    Deadlines for Winter 2023

    *Application and $200 fee – September 1st, 2024

    *First 50% payment of $2,423 - October 15th, 2024 to book tickets early.

    *Second 50 % payment of $2,423 -- November 15th, 2024

    Contact Dr. Gevorg Sargsyan at gsargsyan@lamar.edu with further questions. 

Summer Programs

  • Business in Granada, Spain

    Business in Granada, Spain 

    Dates: May 12th, 2025 - May 30th, 2025

    3 credit hours

    Special Topics in Management: MGMT 4390 / Global Enrichment BUSI: 5380 / Special Topics in Construction Management: CMGT 4399

    Prerequisites: Senior Standing, Department Chair Approval

    Highlights:

    • Attend International Seminars in Finance, Management, Marketing and Tourism
    • Visit European Multinational Companies
    • Explore Historical Spanish Cities
    • Immerse yourself in Cultural Activities
    • Learn about European & Spanish Architecture and Design


    Costs:

    Program Fee: $4,846 (includes airfare, accommodations, transportation, activities and some meals)

    LU tuition for a 3-credit course: Please refer to LU Tuition and Fees page for most up-to-date tuition rates. 

    Deadlines:

    *Application and $200 non-refundable app fee: January 15, 2025. 

    *First 50% of program cost: January 15, 2025

    *Second 50% of program cost: February 15, 2025

    Contact Dr. Gevorg Sargsyan at gsargsyan@lamar.edu for further information.

  • Healthcare, Nursing Research, and Evidence Based Practice in the United Kingdom

    Healthcare, Nursing Research, and Evidence Based Practice in the United Kingdom

    Dates: May 16th, 2025 - May 28th, 2025

    3 credit hours and 8 Community Based Service-Learning Hours

    Course: NURS 4390

    Prerequisites: School of Nursing Students who wish to enroll inNURS 4390 Nursing Inquiry and Evidence‐Based Practice must complete all perquisites for NURS 4390 which include: (PSYC 2317 or MATH 1342) and NURS 3110 and NURS 3330 and NURS 3316 and NURS 3440 and NURS 3241. There are no prerequisites for individuals who wish to enroll either from another academic department or as an adult wishing to participate in group travel.

    Highlights:

    • Guided Panoramic Tour of London
    • Taste the local cuisine at the Welcome Dinner with the group
    • Guided History of Public Health Tour
    • Visit the Old Operating Theatre, John Snow Pub, Florence Nightingale Museum, London Eye, Tower of London, and Camden Market
    • Enjoy high tea at Great Court Restaurant
    • Guest Lectures on various Healthcare topics in the UK and Scotland 
    • See London's iconic riverside landmarks via River Thames Cruise
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament Building, Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh City
    • Guided Tour of Glasgow City
    • Self-Guided tours of various museums including the British Museum, the Wellcome Collection Museum, the National Gallery of Scotland, and the Surgeon's Hall Museum

    Costs:

    Program Fee: $4,495 (includes accommodations, transportation, activities and some meals)

    LU tuition for a 3-credit course: Please refer to LU Tuition and Fees page for most up-to-date tuition rates. 

    ***Airfare is not included in the program fee above.

    Deadlines:

    *Application: January 15, 2025

    Summer 2025 - Register for the program .  Enter Trip ID 218268.

    Contact Dr. J. T. Seaman at jseaman@lamar.edu for further information.

  • American Writers in Paris

    American Writers in Paris

    Dates: May 16 - May 25, 2025

    3 credit hours

    American Literature: ENGL 2326 / Modern American Literature: ENGL 4329 / Modern American Literature: ENGL 5329 (Graduate Course)

    Pre-requisites:

    Undergraduate Students taking 2326: ENGL 1301 and 1302
    Undergraduate Students taking 4329: ENGL 2310 or 2320 or 2326 or 2331 or 2360 or 2371 or 2376
    Graduate Students: ENGL 4335 or 5335

    Highlights:

    • Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
    • Guided tour of Paris and its iconic landmarks
    • Guided tour of Versailles
    • Guided tour of sites and follow the steps of Hemingway, Joyce, Fitzgerald or Keroac with a literary expert
    • Explore art from around the world at the Louvre
    • Attend a performance at Moulin Rouge
    • Enjoy a family meal prepared by a local in their own home

    Costs:

    Program Fee: $3,680 (includes accommodations, transportation, activities, and some meals)

    LU tuition for a 3-credit course: Please refer to LU Tuition and Fees page for most up-to-date tuition rates. 

    ***Airfare is not included in program cost above.  Please reach out to Dr. Nemmers for program cost that includes airfare.

    Deadlines:

    *Application: January 15, 2025

    Summer 2025 - Register for the program . 

    Contact Dr. Adam Nemmers at anemmers@lamar.edu for further information.

  • International Perspectives on Justice in Croatia

    International Perspectives on Justice in Croatia

    Dates: May 16 - June 2, 2025

    3 credit hours

    Criminal Justice Studies: International Perspectives on Justice: CRIJ 4313 / Criminal Justice Studies: International Perspectives on Justice: CRIJ 5340 (Graduate Course)

    Pre-requisites: Faculty leader approval, preferred junior-level status, preferred completed a research methods course

    Highlights:

    • Attend lectures on topics related to victimology, victim assistance, and criminal justice
    • Walking tour of Dubrovnik City Walls & Fort Lovrijenac
    • Guided tour of Historical Old Town, Dubrovnik
    • Excursion to Trstne Arboretum and the Oyster Farms of Ston
    • Excursion to 38th Anniversary and Memorial Dinner at Vinica Ljuta Restaurant in Konavle
    • Boat excursion to Fish Barbecue and to Two Islands of the Dalmation Coast
    • Excursion to Green River and Lost City in Bosnia & Herzegovinia

    Costs:

    Program Fee: $4,000 (includes airfare, accommodations, transportation, activities and some meals)

    LU tuition for a 3-credit course: Please refer to LU Tuition and Fees page for most up-to-date tuition rates. 

    Deadlines:

    *Application and $200 non-refundable app fee: January 15, 2025. 

    *First 50% of program cost: January 15, 2025

    *Second 50% of program cost: February 15, 2025

    Contact Dr. Kirstie Boyett at kirstie.boyett@lamar.edu for further information.

  • Art, History, and Culture in Italy

    Art, History, and Culture in Italy

    Dates: June 23 - July 16, 2025

    3 credit hours

    Renaissance and Reformation: HIST 4343 / Internships in History: ARTS 4392

    Pre-requisites: Approval of the Professor Required

    Highlights:

    • Welcome Gala held at a historic Florentine palace with dining and dancing
    • Lectures covering numerous aspects of Italian culture such as art, history, food and fashion
    • Walking tours of Florence
    • Day trip to Siena
    • Overnight trip to Venice

    Costs:

    Program Fee: $4,750 (includes airfare, accommodations, transportation, activities and some meals)

    LU tuition for a 3-credit course: Please refer to LU Tuition and Fees page for most up-to-date tuition rates. 

    Deadlines:

    *Application and $200 non-refundable app fee: January 15, 2025 

    *First 50% of program cost: January 15, 2025

    *Second 50% of program cost: February 15, 2025

    Contact Dr. Rebecca Boone at raboone@lamar.edu for further information.

  • Business in Liverpool

    Business in Liverpool

    Dates: August 2 - August 16, 2025

    3 credit hours

    Special Topics in Management: MGMT 4390 / Global Enrichment BUSI: 5380 / Special Topics in Construction Management: CMGT 4399

    Pre-requisites: Senior Standing or by Approval of Department Chair

    Highlights:

    • Attend International Seminars in Finance, Management, Marketing and Tourism
    • Visit European Multinational Companies
    • Explore historical city of Wales
    • Walking tour of Liverpool City Centre and tour of Anfield Stadium
    • Immerse yourself in Cultural Activities
    • Insights on European & UK Architecture and Design
    • Experience Campus Abroad with the students of Hope University

    Costs:

    Program Fee: $4,160 (includes airfare, accommodations, transportation, activities and some meals)

    LU tuition for a 3-credit course: Please refer to LU Tuition and Fees page for most up-to-date tuition rates. 

    Scholarships:

    College of Business Scholarship available.  Awards up to $2,500. Complete the General Scholarship and Study Abroad Scholarship applications through MyScholarships on LUConnect.

    Deadlines:

    *Application and $200 non-refundable app fee: February 15, 2025. 

    *First 50% of program cost: March 15, 2025

    *Second 50% of program cost: April 15, 2025

    Contact Melinda Nelson at mwilson2@lamar.edu for further information.

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