
Degree Study Abroad Programs
Degree-specific, faculty-led programs for specific majors
Maryville offers degree-specific and special interest study abroad programs at different sites and for different periods of time for selected majors and other interested students. These programs have been designed by the faculty to provide an international experience that is tailored to specific majors but also serve other students who have a special interest in the program’s topics. Enrollment in these programs is generally limited to majors in the respective degree programs unless otherwise noted. Non-majors who have a special interest in the topics covered on the trip may enroll in many of the programs, space permitting. Programs vary in length and timing. Students take 1-2 courses from a list of offerings that will apply to their degree program.
Characteristics of these programs include:
- May have up to 7 weeks of pre-departure readings and possible assignments
- 1-3 weeks on-site or students may spend a substantial time traveling from location to location
- Post-site assignments back home
- Learning occurs in a 24-7 environment from Maryville faculty augmented by faculty from on-site local universities
- Most of learning occurs outside the formal classroom “in the streets” via excursions to important sites
- Course credit options vary by program
Here are examples of degree-seeking programs that have either recently been offered and/or that are planned for the near future.
Manchester and London, England: Sports Business Management

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- Travel with sports management faculty and students to two of England’s hotbeds of sports and get the inside story of how various sports are organized in Great Britain
- Sightsee the famous historical and cultural locations of London
Tokyo, Japan: Sports Business Management
- Travel with sports management faculty and students to Japan
- Sightsee the famous historical and cultural locations of Tokyo
New Zealand: Teacher Leadership (Graduate)
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- Travel with Professor Kevin Stokes to explore educational leadership
- Open only to graduate students in the Teacher Leadership program
New Zealand: Higher Education Leadership (Graduate)
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- Travel with Maryville professor Robin Grebing to explore higher education leadership
- Open only to graduate students in the Higher Education Leadership program
England: Teacher Leadership (Graduate)
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- Travel with Professor Kevin Stokes to explore teacher leadership
- Open only to graduate students in the Teacher Leadership program
England: Higher Education Leadership (Graduate)
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- Travel with Maryville graduate education professors to explore higher education leadership
- Open only to graduate students in the Higher Education Leadership
You can enroll in any of the programs above by contacting the appropriate faculty member through the request for information link above. To register, you must be approved by the program leaders who will provide you a link to submit the online application.
Contact Dr. James Harf by email for more information.
Individual Study Abroad Programs
Individualized, summer, semester-long and year-long programs
For an extended study experience, leave campus far behind and spend a semester, summer or year on your own at a university in a faraway city with classmates from different cultures. Experience university life in another part of the world as you explore subjects in your major or study new topics relating to the local environment. Somewhere in the world is a program to fit your interests and needs.
Enrolling in one of our partner institutions to provide semester study at a cost less than or equal to the cost of a regular semester of study on the Maryville campus is recommended. These institutions are located in Florence and Oxford.
The Florence Program (Santa Reparata International School of Art – SRISA) is designed for three audiences: (1) art and art design majors who can take courses in their major or fulfill general education requirements; (2) other humanities and social sciences majors who can take electives in their major or general education courses; and (3) other students who can fulfill general education requirements; Substantial savings can be realized by spending a semester at SRISA.
The Oxford Program (Oxford Study Abroad Program – OSAP) is designed for all students and can provide coursework in most areas because of its affiliation with four top Oxford colleges. OSAP assists qualified students to study in Oxford as Associate Members or Visiting Students for one of the three Oxford terms, or for one of our shorter summer sessions.
For students who desire an educational experience that is uniquely their own, our Office of Study Abroad can assist with arrangements through one of the national Study Abroad organizations that combined offer hundreds of different opportunities. Examples include: AIFS Study Abroad, CAPA The Global Education Network, CIEE College Study Abroad, IES Abroad, CISabroad, International Studies Abroad, Semester At Sea.
Contact Dr. James Harf by email for more information.