UMBC Faculty-Led Programs

UMBC Faculty Teaching UMBC Courses

Take the journey of a lifetime and earn UMBC credits that count! The world becomes your campus when you join a study abroad program taught by UMBC’s own faculty. These short-term, faculty-led programs provide a global experience that meets UMBC graduation requirements, but don’t require a full semester abroad.

 

Faculty-led study abroad advantages

  • UMBC faculty teach UMBC classes
  • Travel & learn with other UMBC students
  • Most programs are 2–5 weeks
  • Classes are fun and interactive
  • Prearranged accommodations

Application Cycles

  • Summer: Applications open mid-November and close mid-February*
  • Winter: Applications open mid-May and close Mid-September*

*Application deadlines may vary; please check under the “How to Apply” tab of each application.

 

Faculty-Led Program

Term
American Literary Perspective in Paris, France

   Paris, France

Winter 2022
Child Developmental Psychology in Granada, Spain

   Granada, Spain

Summer 2022
Dylan Thomas Creative Writing Summer School in Lampeter, Wales

   Lampeter, Wales

Summer 2022
Picturing Italian Art & Culture in Context in Rome, Italy

   Rome, Italy

Summer 2022
Art and Architecture as Power in Japanese History

   Japan

Summer 2022
English as a Global language in Valencia, Spain

   Valencia, Spain

Summer 2022
Theatre Design and Introduction in Edinburgh, Scotland

   Edinburgh, Scotland

Summer 2022
Dance in Denmark

   Slagelse, Denmark

Winter 2023
Industrial/Organizational Psychology in Tel Aviv, Israel

   Tel Aviv, Israel

Winter 2023
Biology in Barcelona, Spain

    Barcelona, Spain

Winter 2023
Engineering Thermodynamics and Sustainable Energy Costa Rica

   San José, Costa Rica

TBD

 

Winter 2020

Catherine Jean on Dance in Slagelse, Denmark

Summer 2019

Sam H on Dylan Thomas Creative Writing Summer School (Lampeter, Wales)

Pauline R on Biology and Spanish Language in Barcelona, Spain

Olubusola O on American Literary Perspective in Paris, France

Mickayla B on Spanish Language Immersion in Colombia (Barranquilla, Colombia)

Lexi S on Dawg Days Abroad: Bristol and London

Bria H on Picturing Italian Art & Culture in Context in Rome, Italy

Winter 2019

Katie A on Industrial/Organizational Psychology in Tel Aviv, Israel

Summer 2018

Tenzin Y on Italian Politics in Siena, Italy

Tyler E on Spanish Language Immersion in Colombia (Barranquilla Colombia)

Jessica K on Biology and Spanish Language in Barcelona

Mary G on English as a Global Language in Amsterdam