Faculty-Led Programs Summary Page
Looking for an unforgettable summer? UA Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs let you travel with UA professors and classmates for 3–6 weeks while earning 1–12 hours of UA credit—no transfer needed. These short-term adventures are perfect for first-time travelers or anyone ready to explore new cultures without falling behind on credits. And the best part? Everyone pays in-state tuition.
If you’re a faculty member interested in starting a new program, visit the Propose a Faculty-led Program page and set up an appointment with Dr. Carolina Robinson and/or Samantha Young.
Faculty-Led Programs by College
Explore proposed 2024 – 2025 programs, organized by college. Final availability depends on approval, faculty availability, and enrollment. (* Proposed 2026 programs will be updated in late summer, before the academic year begins. *)
Note: You’re not limited to your own college—students can join programs across all colleges!
| Program Name | Director | Term | Credit Hour | Course Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA in France: C&IS | Sara Hartley | Summer 1 | 6 | COM 395, MC 495 |
| UA in Italy: C&IS | Adam Brooks | May Interim | 3 | COM 123 (HU), COM 395 |
| UA in South Korea: Advertising & Public Relations – (New for 2025) | Eyun-Jung Ki, Hyoungkoo Khang | Summer 1 | 6 | APR 490 |
| UA in the Caribbean: Advertising & Public Relations | Jameson Hayes | Summer 1 | 6 | APR 426, APR 490 |
| UA in the United Kingdom: C&IS | Gray Lloyd | May Interim | 3 | COM 220 (SB) |
| Program Name | Director | Term | Credit Hour | Course Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA in Ghana: Global Health | Thaddeus Ulzen | Summer 2 | 6 | RHS 432, RHS 523 |
| Program Name | Director | Term | Credit Hour | Course Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COST – Spain | Melinda Alsobrook | Spring | 12 | CEE 497, EDU 400 |
| Program Name | Director | Term | Credit Hour | Course Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA in Denmark: Process Dynamics and Controls | Heath Turner | May Interim | 3 | CHE 493 |
| UA in Denmark: Unit Operations Lab | Shreyas Rao | Summer 2 | 4 | CHE 323 (W) |
| UA in Europe: Climate & Water | Glenn Tootle | May Interim | 3-4 | CE 270 (N), CE 378, CE 400-500 level courses |
| UA in Europe: Engineering | Glenn Tootle | Summer 1 | 9-10 | CE 270 (N), CE 320, CE 378, CE 400-500 level courses |
| UA in Europe: NSF Research Traineeship International Experience | Hannah Holcolmb | May Interim | 3 | CE 574 |
| Program Name | Director | Term | Credit Hour | Course Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA in Cuba: University Fellows Experience | Dana Patton | Spring | 1 | UFE 303 |
| UA Honors in New Zealand: One Really Awesome South Pacific Adventure | John Henry Latta | May Interim | 6 | UH 205 (UH), UH 230, UH 329 |
| UA in Oxford: English, History, and Honors | Tyler Sasser | Summer 2 | 6 | EN 300-400 level courses, HY 300-level courses, UH 239 (FA) |
| UA Honors in Vietnam: Global Citizenship and Religion | Tara Mock | Summer 2 | 6 | UH 284, UH 329, UH 401 |
| Program Name | Director | Term | Credit Hour | Course Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Fashion Capitals Tour (FULL) | Babs Davis | Summer 1 | 4 | CTD 302 |
| UA in Italy: Interior Design | Casey Faulkner | Summer 1 | 3 | CTD 353, CTD 355 |
| UA in Italy: Food & Wine (FULL) | Kimberly Severt | May Interim | 3 | HSM 490, HSM 592 |
| UA in Europe: Globalization of Sport | Carla Blakey | May Interim | 3 | HSM 490, HSM 592 |
| Program Name | Director | Term | Credit Hour | Course Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA in Greece: Nursing Healthcare Mission | Carrie Henry | May Interim | 1 | NUR 317 |
| UA in London: Nursing Healthcare Mission | Suzanne Prevost | May Interim | 1 | NUR 317 |
| UA in Thailand: Nursing Healthcare Mission | Lee Bratcher | May Interim | 1 | NUR 317, 517 |
| UA in Zambia: Nursing Healthcare Mission | Mercy Mumba | May Interim | 1 | NUR 317 |
| Program Name | Director | Term | Credit Hour | Course Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Social Work: International Placement (Undergraduate) | Courtney Thomas | Fall & Spring | 9-12 | SW 443, SW 490 |
| UA Social Work: International Placement (Graduate) | Courtney Thomas | Fall & Spring | 9 | SW 595 |
Check out some of our adventures!
Visit the link below to read about the experiences of past study abroad students, or click on the links to the right to see the adventures of particular programs!
Visit Bama Bloggers Abroad!
- UA in Italy: Climate & Water
- UA in Thailand: International Macroeconomics
- UA in South Africa: Leadership and Business
- UA in the Caribbean: Advertising & Public Relations
- UA in Greece: Cradle of Civilization
- UA in Ireland: Geography of Europe
- UA in France: Language & Culture
- UA in Italy: Food & Wine
- UA in Croatia & Italy: Macroeconomics