Study Abroad USA: Building Capacity for US Institutions

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_Brought to you by the US Department of State and Arizona State University, this course is designed for internationally-minded faculty, staff, and administrators working in US higher education institutions who would like to increase rates of study abroad participation. This course is also for people who aspire to work in international education and would like an orientation to the field. _

Want to increase your educational institution's study abroad efforts? Whether you work for a community college, a large, small, public or private university, or any other type of higher education institution in the US, this course will help you form partnerships, develop policies and procedures, advise students, promote scholarships, deliver orientations, and market your programs. You will learn recommended practices for ensuring the health and safety of students while abroad, and case studies will show you how the study abroad experience can be integrated into your school's curriculum and can internationalize your campus. By the end of the course, you will have developed a long-term strategy for your institution that prioritizes reaching diverse students.

What you will learn

• Recommended practices for your institution’s study abroad office
• Various models for structuring study abroad programs
• How to fund students’ study abroad experiences
• How to create a long-term study abroad strategy for your campus

Skills you learn

• Curriculum Development
• Policy Development
• International Education

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Enhance your institution's study abroad initiatives with "Study Abroad USA: Building Capacity for US Institutions," brought to you by the US Department of State and Arizona State University. Ideal for faculty, staff, and administrators in US higher education, this foundational course covers forming partnerships, advising students, promoting scholarships, and ensuring student safety. Perfect for those aiming to work in international education, it offers strategies for integrating study abroad into curricula and reaching diverse students. Available through edX with a professional subscription.