Faculty-led Programs 2009-2010

Faculty-led programs are courses instructed by WTAMU professors that include a short term, course-related trip abroad. All students are welcome to inquire about the below opportunities. Financial aid and scholarships are available for students who wish to participate in these programs.

Please check back in mid-October to find out what options will be available for summer 2010.

*Remember, these programs have limited space and fill up quickly, so contact the program leaders as soon as possible.

Costa Rica: Intercultural Communication in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica: WT Students in front of a mountain

Course: SCOM 2377 - Winter Intersession

Faculty leaders: Dr. Anthony Spencer, Dr. Leigh Browning

Course and travel description: Experience Intercultural Communication in Costa Rica! Costa Rica is often referred to as the "Switzerland of Central America" because of its beautiful mountains and lack of a standing army.

West Texas A&M Department of Communication Faculty will lead students to the tropical paradise of Costa Rica to examine culture and communication on the campus of a Costa Rican University. Planned excursions include visits to media outlets, markets and an active volcano.

Trip dates: December 12-21, 2009

Estimated Cost: $2,300 (includes roundtrip airfaire from Amarillo, all excursions and local transportation, accomodation with a host family and two meals per day)

For more information, contact:

Dr. Anthony Spencer at aspencer@wtamu.edu or office phone 806-651-2795
Dr. Leigh Browning at lbrowning@wtamu.edu or office phone 806-651-2412

Go-Global Faculty-Led Programs

The College of Education and Social Sciences offers faculty-led study abroad opportunities every summer. These courses range from education to criminal justice to sociology courses, and include trips to Mexico, Turkey, Greece, and Egypt. view their website at: Go-Global.

A&M System Faculty-led Programs

Students are encouraged to take advantage of faculty-led programs offered by other universities within the A&M system. Students wishing to participate in these programs must pay the tuition and fees of the host university, but are still applicable for financial aid and scholarships from WTAMU. Please visit the A&M System Faculty-led Programs page to find out where you can study abroad on a faculty-led program.