| Faculty-led Programs 2011-2012 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. If you would like more information about the opportunities listed below, please come by the Office of Study Abroad in CC 115A or send us an email at studyabroad@wtamu.edu. Financial aid and scholarships are available for students who wish to participate in these programs. 
Entrepreneurship and IT in Scandinavia Program Leaders: Jeffry Babb & De’Arno De’Armond Course and travel description: ECON 4301/5301 This course will study how Social Democracy and IT have shaped Denmark into a country that is ripe for technology-driven business innovation and entrepreneurship. Scandinavia, and specifically Copenhagen, Denmark, offers a perfect opportunity to learn more about key facets to the world economy, which are both similar and dissimilar to the influence of the United States. Whit is remarkable about Scandinavia, Denmark, and the Æresund region is how a blend of social democracy and technology has greatly enabled what is widely acclaimed as a successful society in Denmark. Students who participate in the course will be exposed to companies large and small, as well as business advocacy agencies for entrepreneurship in the Æresund area. Additionally, faculty at the Copehagen Business School, the Copenhagen University, and Roskilde University will be available for supplemental lectures during the course. Some of the planned events include: Lectures at Copenhagen Business School & Copenhagen School of Entrepreneurship · Visits to local businesses such as Danske Bank, Microsoft, and more. · Tour of Copenhagen gardens and parks. · Visit Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Emeritage Palace, Frederiksborg Castle, and Royal Library. · Visit Tycho Brahe Planetarium. Trip dates: 5/13 /2012 – 5/25/2012 Estimated Cost: $4500 (includes everything except personal expenses)   Comparitive Social Welfare and Educational Psychology in Turkey Program Leaders: Darla Beaty, Amy Andersen, and George Fox Course and travel description: SOCW 4395/6395 or EPSY 3341 Social Work: This course focuses on social policy and the cultural values that impact modern-day social policy. The core component of the course is a comparison of social service theories and practices in a progressive Muslim society compared with social work theories and practices prevailing in the U.S. Educational Psychology: This is a course for pre-service teachers about the psychology of teaching and learning. This course discusses theories of cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and moral development including student diversity, engagement, planning, technology and assessment. This study abroad opportunity in Turkey is a prime location and opportunity for education and social work students to be immersed in a culture different from their own. Students will participate in home stays with families in Goreme, which will allow full cultural immersion. Additionally, students will be tutoring in English at a school in Goreme. Students will also have the opportunity to visit health care facilities and/or nursing homes. All of these opportunities also prepare students for leadership roles as citizens of the world. Some of the proposed activities for these courses include: Tutoring English in Goreme School · Visit to nursing home near Goreme · Visit to Darulacize, Blue Mosque, Chora Church, and Istanbul Archaeology Museum, and Grand Bazaar · Whirling Dervish Performance · Traditional Turkish Rug presentation and dinner Trip dates: 5/14/2012 – 5/30/2012 Estimated cost: $3500 (includes everything except personal expenses) 
Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica Program Leaders: Andrew Reynolds Course and travel description: SPAN 1411 & 1412 or SPAN 2311 & 2312 Through communicative activities that integrate real-life examples and cultural topics, your Spanish fluency will reach new levels of speaking, reading, and writing. Your oral presentation skills will also improve as we practice Spanish conversation during each class period. Your writing in Spanish will also improve as you incorporate course content into weekly compositions and online blogs. Students in the sophomore level course will learn advanced grammar rules that will help you to communicate and understand the Spanish language in its proper context. Under the direction of Professor Andrew Reynolds, students will take Spanish at the Costa Rican Language Academy. Each day students will also have optional dance classes, conversation practice, and cooking courses. In addition to over 16 hours of in-class language instruction each week, students will be staying with Costa Rican families who speak little to no English. There will also be excursions to provide students a broad cultural experience. The following are some of the excursions: Spanish language and culture instruction by Costa Rican Language Academy and Professor Andrew Reynolds · Tour of museums, cathedrals, and art galleries in San Jose · A visit to coffee plantations and several historical villages · La Paz Waterfalls Tour · Visit to natural wonders like the Tortuguero Jungle, Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs. Trip dates: 6/30/2012 – 7/29/2012 Estimated Cost: $4570 (includes everything except personal expenses) Special Topics: Cross Cultural Applications of Clinical Principles in Ecuador
Program Leaders: Larry Barnes & Debbi Hutto Course and travel description: CD 6392 The Universidad del Azuay and West Texas A&M University Communication Disorders program have agreed upon a joint/collaborative venture using a specialized software for rehabilitative purposes with children experiencing communication disorders. This site was chosen because the Universidad del Azuay owns and operates a primary and secondary school on campus with 50+ children experiencing communication disorders. The faculty and special educators of the Universidad del Azuay invited the Communication Disorders program of WT to assist in a collaborative effort to improve rehabilitative therapy of their special needs children. Some of the proposed activities include: Hands-on research project with professionals and students in Cuenca · Home stays with Ecuadorian families · Possible visits to Banos’ thermal baths and waterfalls, El Cajas National Park, and local markets. · Corpus Christi will be celebrated in Cuenca while this group is there! Trip dates: 6/3/2012 – 6/13/2012 Estimated cost: $3730 (includes everything except personal expenses)
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 Turkey, New Zealand and Costa Rica. 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. | 
