Faculty-Led Programs Abroad
Coastal Carolina University's faculty-led programs abroad offer students the opportunity to participate in short-term credit-bearing experiences that combine academics with overseas travel. All are led by Coastal Carolina University faculty who have participated in training to support students, the learning environment, and risk management for all programs.
Depending on the program, students are generally abroad between one and three weeks. Many faculty-led programs are oriented towards specific majors, though some courses will fulfill Core Curriculum requirements. Students who travel abroad with CCU faculty can gain first-hand experience by:
- Conducting field research where the ocean is the classroom;
- Gaining foreign language proficiency in a host country where practice is key;
- Understanding business structure and practices in some of the largest economies outside of the U.S.;
- And more!
Meet with your faculty advisor to see if courses offered can count towards your degree requirements.
More details about each of the below listed programs will be available in June 2024. Until then, please enjoy this preview of our 2024-25 Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs.
*Program Details are Subject to Change.
The 2024-25 applications will open on August 1, 2024.
Application Deadlines
Winter Session - Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Spring Break and Maymester - Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Scholarships
CCU Scholarships are available for all of the below listed programs. Scholarship applications will open on August 1, 2024 and will have a deadline of Monday, November 4, 2024 for all terms. Click here for more information about the CCU Scholarships that will be available.
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Winter Session 2024-25
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Studying English Football Through Qualitative Methods
College: Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences
Location: England
Program Dates: December 15, 2024-January 7, 2025
Abroad Dates: December 27, 2024-January 6, 2025
Program Leaders: Craig Boylstein and Susan Bergeron
Description: Analyze the cultural intersections of English football, self-identity, and a sense of local community in London.
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Spring Break 2025
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Vienna in Literature and the Arts
Colleges: Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Location: Austria
Program Dates: March 7-17, 2025
Abroad Dates: March 7-17, 2025
Program Leaders: Elizabeth Baltes, Claudia Bornholdt, and Philip Powell
Description: Learn about the history and culture of Vienna and Austria through literature, music and art.
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Business and Culture Across Continents
College: Wall College of Business
Location: The Mediterranean
Program Dates: March 8-16, 2025
Abroad Dates: March 8-16, 2025
Program Leaders: Cari Borisuk and Jacob Voegel
Description: See how businesses adapt to socio-economic environments across the Mediterranean.
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Maymester 2025
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Health, Culture, and Diversity in the Mediterranean
Colleges: Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts/Conway Medical Center College of Health and Human Performance
Location: Morocco
Program Dates: May 13-June 8, 2024
Abroad Dates: May 14-June 8, 2024
Program Leaders: Fredanna McGough, Edurne Beltran de Heredia Carmona, and Yun Sil Jeon
Description: Examine public health, diversity, and language through an African lens in Morocco.
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Urban Ireland: Past & Present
College: Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts/HTC Honors College
Location: Ireland and Northern Ireland
Program Dates: May 12-June 5, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 16-30, 2025
Program Leaders: Tripthi Pillai, Cynthia Port, Ina Seethaler, and Erika Tritle
Description: Experience the cultural and social diversity of Ireland and Northern Ireland's major cities from multiple perspectives.
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Pop Culture Landscapes of Tokyo
College: Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts/Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences
Location: Japan
Program Dates: May 12-June 6, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 12-29, 2025
Program Leaders: Susan Bergeron, Jeffrey Case, and Ronald Green
Description: Discover Tokyo, Japan's landscape through their animated films, manga, video games, literature, and historical sites.
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Coastal Environment and Culture Inheritance in Eastern China
Colleges: Gupta College of Science and Edwards College of Humanities/Fine Arts
Location: China
Program Dates: May 9-June 6, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 12-June 6, 2025
Program Leaders: Xinyi Tan and Zhixiong Shen
Description: Investigate the cultural, environmental, and climate impacts on China's East Coast.
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Sea Turtle Biology in Costa Rica
College: Gupta College of Science
Location: Costa Rica
Program Dates: May 13-27, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 13, 27, 2025
Program Leaders: George Boneillo and Eric Rosch
Description: Study all aspects of sea turtle life, using a hands-on approach, in Costa Rica.
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Maymester in Jamaica: Ecology of Coral Reefs
College: Gupta College of Science
Location: Jamaica
Program Dates: May 8-June 1, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 10-27, 2025
Program Leaders: Erin Burge and Steven Luff
Description: Conduct in-depth research on the biodiversity of the coral reef system of the Caribbean.
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Bimini, Bahamas, Biology of Sharks
College: Gupta College of Science
Location: Bahamas
Program Dates: May 11-June 6, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 11-18, 2025
Program Leaders: Daniel Abel and Derek Crane
Description: If you are passionate about learning about sharks and don't mind tropical oceans, this program is just for you!
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Carbonate Environments and Natural History of Bermuda
College: Gupta College of Science
Location: Bermuda
Program Dates: May 12-June 4, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 19-27, 2025
Program Leaders: Bret Jarrett and Till J. Hanebuth
Description: Explore the carbonate continuum through marine and terrestrial field excursions in Bermuda.
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Study Abroad at the Scottish Marine Institute: Field Methods in Oceanographic Data Analysis
College: Gupta College of Science
Location: Scotland
Program Dates: May 11-25, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 11-25, 2025
Program Leaders: April Abbott and Louis Keiner
Description: Conduct unique oceanographic data analysis on the Scottish coast and islands.
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Security Studies in Colombia
College: Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Location: Colombia
Program Dates: May 12-June 6, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 15-June 3, 2025
Program Leaders: Matthew Cobb, Lora Pitman, Jordan Roberts, and Marta Rosa Calvo
Description: Explore the complex political history of Colombia and the impact it has had on its security situation and culture.
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Global Paris
College: Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Location: France
Program Dates: May 12-June 5, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 17-27, 2025
Program Leaders: Melanie Giraud, Audra Merfeld-Langston, and Philip Whalen
Description: Discover the cultural, historical, and literary influences of a Global Paris.
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Ghana: Democracy, Culture, Sustainability, and Diaspora Linkages
College: Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences
Location: Ghana
Program Dates: May 12-June 6, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 20-June 2, 2025
Program Leaders: Richard Aidoo, Gillian Richards-Greaves, and Clayton Whitesides
Description: Reconstruct and reconnect the transatlantic slave route by journeying through Ghana.
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Alpine to Adriatic: A Business Expedition
College: Wall College of Business
Location: Switzerland and Italy
Program Dates: May 12-June 5, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 15-30, 2025
Program Leaders: Nicole Beyersdorf and David Fink
Description: Explore the rich cultural and historical aspects of Switzerland and Italy through a business perspective.
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Business Studies in Europe
College: Wall College of Business
Location: Czech Republic, Germany, and France
Program Dates: May 5-30, 2025
Abroad Dates: May 11-27, 2025
Program Leaders: Jerome Christia and Brenda Turner
Description: Discover how cultural diversities impact business practices across three countries - The Czech Republic, Germany, and France.
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*Program Details are Subject to Change
