London, England 2027

This course examines international issues in business, covering core areas such as marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics. Each student will complete a research paper on a topic determined in consultation with the professor of record. The course includes guest lectures from European business professionals and field trips to various British and European Union locations to provide real-world context.   

This course examines the primary components of the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom, highlighting similarities and differences with other systems, including those in the United States and Europe. Students will analyze how historical, social, and political trends have shaped the U.K. criminal justice system. The course includes lectures and field trips to key institutions such as Parliament, law enforcement agencies, Magistrates Courts, and Crown Courts.  

Step into the world of Shakespeare in the city where it all began! This course offers an immersive experience exploring Shakespeare’s life, works, and performances. Students will attend live shows, take part in workshops, meet guest lecturers, and visit historical sites connected to the Bard. By the end of the course, students will gain hands-on experience with Shakespearean texts, criticism, and performance, while discovering how his work continues to influence English culture today

London is one of the most globally connected cities, provides a distinctive setting for exploring educational theories and practices in real-world contexts. Students will examine the psychology of education and the science of assessment through international perspectives. Learning experiences include group discussions, guest lectures, and excursions to cultural and educational venues, allowing students to observe and reflect on diverse educational systems and practices.  Six credit hours: EPSY: 3153/EPSY 3803/EPSY 5803 EDUC: 3163/EDUC 3193/EDUC 3213/EDUC 5113\  

This course investigates the role of exercise in preventative healthcare within the U.K. context. Students will examine how exercise physiologists contribute to the prescription of “exercise medicine” for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, as well as for general fitness and sport performance. The course emphasizes the physiological adaptations resulting from exercise interventions and evaluates their effectiveness as medical treatment strategies.   

This course offers students an immersive study of theatre in London. Opportunities include attending performances at William Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, acclaimed West End productions, National Theatre classes, and Fringe Theatre performances. Students will tour the Royal Opera House and National Theatre production facilities and participate in guest lectures from local theatre professionals. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of both performance and backstage operations.

This course examines healthcare needs and public health services across multiple countries, with a focus on physical, relational, social, and environmental determinants of health. Students will study health disparities among vulnerable populations and explore advocacy efforts designed to address these inequities. Emerging infectious diseases, prevention strategies, and health promotion initiatives will be analyzed. Guest lectures, field trips to public health organizations and museums, and tours related to the history of public health in London will provide experiential learning opportunities.   

This course examines the development and function of British media and its historical influence on American media. Students will explore early book publishing, newspapers, advertising, public relations, and other media forms, analyzing how these have been adapted and how media in both countries have interacted over the past 300+ years. Emphasis is placed on understanding the similarities and differences in the ways media operate, engage audiences, and influence society.   

This course uses a comparative institutional approach to explore British culture and society. Students will examine and compare social institutions in Britain—such as government, family, media, religion, and sport—with their counterparts in the United States. Additional topics & include sexuality, gender, immigration, deviance and criminality, and food culture. Through readings, lectures, class discussions, and site visits, students will develop their sociological imagination by critically engaging with aspects of British society that may otherwise seem ordinary or invisible.   

History – Tudors and Stuarts  

In the fifteenth century, the English lived in a fragmented, feudal society on the edge of Europe. Yet, during the reigns of the Tudors and Stuarts (1485-1714), sweeping religious, political, and cultural changes catapulted England onto the world stage. Not only did Henry VII break the Catholic Church (Beheading two wives in the process), the English also conquered Ireland, descended into a bloody civil war, beheaded their king, and created an overseas empire. This course will explore this drama-filled history through visits to royal palaces, Parliament, and museums. Six credit hours: HIST 3123 & 4933, or HIST 5123 & 5993  

London is a melting pot of cultures, music, theatre, and art. Live music constantly fills auditoriums, theatres, churches, and the streets. An understanding of western and world music will be attained through attending performances, visiting museums, studying culture, meeting professionals, and touring venues such as a recording studio.

In the fifteenth century, the English lived in a fragmented, feudal society on the edge of Europe. Yet, during the reigns of the Tudors and Stuarts (1485-1714), sweeping religious, political, and cultural changes catapulted England onto the world stage. Not only did Henry VII break the Catholic Church (Beheading two wives in the process), the English also conquered Ireland, descended into a bloody civil war, beheaded their king, and created an overseas empire. This course will explore this drama-filled history through visits to royal palaces, Parliament, and museums. Six credit hours: HIST 3123 & 4933, or HIST 5123 & 5993