Faculty-led study abroad courses are 3-credit Fitchburg State classes and require no transfer of credit. Students take the course during the spring semester and travel over spring break/after graduation in May with their peers. Faculty-led study abroad courses are also offered in the summer through the SGOCE and can be from ten days to one month long. Each faculty-led program is unique but tend to meet on campus before traveling, and once or twice after returning from traveling for a final project/presentation. Courses range in topics from business to nursing and travel to Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
The Office of International Education plans faculty-led programs years in advance. We want students to be able to plan for a faculty-led program (or multiple) that work well with their academic, professional and personal goals. To connect with study abroad alumni, please email inthelp@fitchburgstate.edu to hear firsthand student's experiences abroad!
Students should first apply to their faculty-led program of choice below and then apply to EITHER the Global Ambassador Scholarship (for faculty-led programs other than Italy) or Center for Italian Culture Scholarship (CIC) (for faculty-led programs in Italy). The Center for Italian Culture (CIC) at Fitchburg State University has supported students studying abroad in Italy for 20+ years. We are grateful for their continued support in sending hundreds of falcons to Italy for their study abroad experiences!
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Upcoming Programs
*Programs are subject to change.
- Behavioral Science in Croatia with Professor Kori Ryan
- Caribbean Connections: Culture, Literature and Identity in Dominican Republic with Professor Ubiera
- Introduction to Peace Studies in Ireland with Professor Budd
- Tropical Ecology in Costa Rica with Professor Picone
- Rhetoric in Greece and Travelogue Filmmaking with Professor Sylvia and McCarthy
- Arts and Game Design Program in Japan with Professor Amakawa
- Eat, Speak Italian and History Program in Verona, Italy with Professors Diakite and Sarefield
- Global Public Health Program in Costa Rica with Professor Benes and Stone
- Luxury Brand Management in Milan, Italy with Professor Scapparone
- PreK-12 Education Program in Rome, Italy with Professor DeAngelis
- Health and Aging in Japan with Professor Li
- Mediterranean Lifestyle and Botanical Diversity of Italy with Professors Maldari and Rehrig
Past Programs
- Introduction to Peace Studies in Ireland with Professor Budd
- Tropical Ecology in Costa Rica with Professor Picone
- Rhetoric in Greece and Travelogue Filmmaking with Professor Sylvia and McCarthy
- Arts and Game Design Program in Japan with Professor Amakawa
- Eat, Speak Italian and History Program in Verona, Italy with Professors Diakite and Sarefield
- Global Public Health Program in Costa Rica with Professor Benes and Stone
- Luxury Brand Management in Milan, Italy with Professor Scapparone
- PreK-12 Education Program in Rome, Italy with Professor DeAngelis
- Arts and Game Design Program in Japan with Professors Amakawa and Tobin
- Mediterranean Lifestyle and Botanical Diversity of Italy with Professors Maldari and Rehrig
- Europe Today: Germany and Poland with Professor Spero
- Behavioral Science in Croatia with Professor Kori Ryan
- Introduction to Peace Studies in Ireland with Professor Budd
- Eat, Speak Italian and History Program in Verona, Italy with Professors Diakite and Sarefield
- Rhetoric in Greece and Travelogue Filmmaking with Professors Sylvia and McCarthy
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Academic Standing Policy
To participate in faculty-led study abroad programs, a student must be in good academic standing (which is defined by the university as an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher).
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Cancellation Policy
A students’ request to withdraw from a faculty-led program must be made in writing to the Office of International Education at Fitchburg State University. This request must include the reason for withdrawal.
All faculty-led payments are non-refundable. Please see below for additional costs due to cancellation:
- If a student cancels after the first payment due date, they are liable for 35% of the total program cost.
- If a student cancels after the second payment due date, they are liable for 70% of the total program cost.
- If a student cancels after the third payment due date, they are liable for 100% of the total program cost.
If Fitchburg State University cancels a faculty-led program (due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances), the university will refund any costs already paid by students.
Please email inthelp@fitchburgstate.edu with additional questions/concerns.