BUAD 4993 & 4993 or BUAD 5993 & 6663 — International Issues in Business
This course examines international issues in business. Components of marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics will constitute the core of the lectures while each student will also complete a research paper with the topic decided upon by the student and professor of record. Guest lecturers from the European community and field trips to various British and E.U. points of interest will be included. Six credit hours.
CMPS 3663 & 4883 or CMPS 5363 & 5443— Evolution of Computing & Cybersecurity
Modern day computing began adoring World War II and, unknown at the time, London was the hub of these developments. Even the initial work in coding and code breaking began here-breaking the secret German codes produced by the enigma. Students will examine the parallel developments in the U.K., U.S., and Germany in the 1940s to 1950s and continue into the present, including the evolving cybersecurity challenges faced by everyone in today's cyberspace. Field trips will include places such as Bletchley Park and the Alan Turing Exhibition at the Science Museum, along with guest speakers from the security and law enforcement agencies. Six credit hours.
This course examines the primary components of the criminal justice system within the U.K. It will examine the similarities and differences of other criminal justice systems including the United States and European countries. This class will look at the criminal justice system's responses to the historical, social, and political trends of the U.K. The course will include lectures and schedule field trips focusing on the primary components of the criminal justice system. They will include trips to Parliament, law enforcement agencies, Magistrates Court, and Crown Courts. Six credit hours.
EDUC 3183 & EPSY 3153— Global Education
One of the most global cities in the world, London provides a unique experience for students to see how educational theories and practices are applied in real life contexts. Students will benefit from international experience as they investigate the psychology of education and the science of assessment. Group discussions, guest speakers, and excursions to cultural and educational venues provide a variety of learning experiences in this unique course. Six credit hours.
ENGL 4716 or ENGL 5773 & 5003 — Shakespeare in London
This course is an experience-based exploration of the life and work of William Shakespeare from historical, textual, critical, and performance perspectives. In addition to lecture/discussion, class experiences will include site visits, workshops, guest lectures, and live performances. In this course, you will: (1) explore and examine the historical context of Shakespeare's life and works, (2) acquire and utilize an understanding of Shakespearean textual production and reproduction, (3) master and apply basic terms and techniques of Shakespearean criticism and (4) consider and articulate your views on the variety and impact of Shakespearean performance, both historically and in contemporary English culture. Six credit hours.
EXPH 4936 — British Studies - Application of Exercise Testing & Prescription
Improving human performance through exercise can positively impact individuals ranging from elite athletes to persons suffering from chronic disease. This course will investigate methods of exercise testing and prescription in a wide variety of individuals not commonly studied in a traditional course. Students will have the opportunity to perform advanced physiological measurements in both the classroom and in the field. Students will also work as a member of a high-performance unit throughout the process of data collection, data analysis and dissemination of findings to determine specific exercise interventions in various specialized populations. Throughout this experience students will work with a diverse range of individuals and groups in order to monitor physiological parameters of exercise aimed at improving the student's ability to prescribe optimal exercise.
HIST 3123 & 4993 or HIST 5123 & 5993— 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 VIII break with 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 explore this drama-filled history through visits to royal palaces, Parliament, and museums. Six credit hours.
MCOM 3503 & 3513— Comparative Mass Media
In many ways, British media have historically served as models for American media. Early book publishing, newspapers, advertising, public relations and other forms of media were adapted in the United States, and now for 300+ years media in both countries have influenced each other. This course will give students students an introduction to various forms of British media and would give them an opportunity to see the similarities and differences in the ways they function, interact with their audiences, and influence the societies in which they operate. Six credit hours.
HSAD 4006 & 5006— Nursing-Public Health, Determinants of Health Disparities, A Comparative International Perspective
This course will compare the healthcare needs and public health services in various countries. Physical, relational, social and environmental determinants of health will be investigated. Health disparities among vulnerable populations, as well as advocacy efforts on their behalf, will be studied. Emerging infectious diseases will be identified and intervention strategies explored. The role of prevention in health promotion will be emphasized. Guest lecturers, field trips to public health organizations and museums, and tours related to the history of public health in London will enhance this study abroad experience. Six credit hours.
SOCL 4883 & 4893 Sociology— British Culture & Society
This course will take a comparative institutional approach to understanding British culture and society. That is, we will be comparing social instantiations in Britain (e.g. government, marriage/families, media, religion, sport, etc.) with our knowledge and understanding of those institutions in the U.S. Other topics to be examined comparatively are sexuality, gender, immigration, deviance/criminality, and even the culture of food. As learning sociologists, we will investigate a new land using our "sociological imagination" to understand those social phenomena which are normally difficult to uncover due to their everyday nature. Our modes of investigation will include first-hand experience, class reading and discussion, expert lectures, and field trips. Six credit hours.
Class Schedule
Course schedule for study abroad Summer II 2025 in London, England from July 3 through August 4, 2025.