A&S Faculty-Directed Programs

Program Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Lynda Sharrett-Field 
• Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Program Credit 

• PSY 375: Special Topics and/or 
• PSY 325 Controversies in Drug Addiction and Its Treatment

Program Highlights

• Delve into theories of addition and harm reductions strategies during interactive experiences. 
• Visit multiple organizations and medical facilities to understand clinical approaches to substance use disorders. 

• Explore the Portuguese culture through guided visits to historic and natural sites. 

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Ann Kingsolver
• Maynooth, Ireland, Europe

Program Credit 

• ANT 225: Culture, Environment and Global Issues 

Program Highlights

• Explore global environment issues through two unique vantage points- Ireland and Appalachia. 
• Learn about biodiversity and livelihoods in peatlands and coastal villages

• Compare migration stories and visit the Irish Emigration Museum

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Oliver Froehling 
• Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Program Credit 

• GEO 365: Special Topics in Regional Geography 
• GEO 431: Political Ecology 
• GEO 406: Field Studies in Geography 

Program Highlights

• Explore one of the most ecologically diverse regions on earth through field visits around the state
• Learn from local movements in southern Mexico and their struggles for social justice.
• Create a research project in collaboration with local advisors.

• Improve Spanish language skills through optional classes.

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Christal Badour and Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala
• Crete and Santori, Greece, Europe

Program Credit 

• PSY 120: The Science of Happiness and/or
• PSY 375: Special Topics in Psychology: The Science of Stress Reduction

Program Highlights

• Travel to Greece, where people live longer than anywhere else in the world and have low rates of chronic diseases. 
• Discover the cultural impacts of the Pura Vida, or the pure life to impact healthcare and wellbeing. 

• Explore the topics of stress-related health issues and cultural insights in managing these. 

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Program Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Erin Richard
• Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Program Credit 

• BIO 355: Biology Study Abroad: Global Health and Infectious Diseases

Program Highlights

• Compare how the Netherlands handles prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases.  
• Gain guided experience in creative problem solving, improvement of healthcare policies and patient treatment outcomes. 

• Explore community and social service initiatives to expand access to care, and support locals. 

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