Faculty-Directed Programs

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A faculty-directed education abroad program is a University of Kentucky course designed and led by UK faculty or staff abroad.

Guidance from UK Faculty on-site
Participate with UK Peers
Short term programs: Winter, Summer, Embedded Fall/Spring Semester
Earn UK credit that counts towards your UK GPA

UK EA also offers multiple programs through our partner and exchange programs that offer a variety of locations and credit offerings. Faculty-directed programs are just one program type you can choose from.

Faculty-directed programs are just one program type you can choose from. To see our Partner and Exchange programs, return to the Education page and click the Explore Programs by Major dropdown or visit our full program search.

The programs listed below are for Summer 2025. Applications for Winter, Fall and Spring-Embedded, and Summer 2026 UK Faculty-Directed programs will open in Fall 2025. You can sign up here for more information about your college's upcoming faculty-directed programs.

Early and Special Education in Guatemala

Program Faculty & Location

Dr. Jennifer Grisham
Guatemala, Central America

Program Credit

EDS 599: Education Abroad in Early Childhood

Program Highlights

Develop a better understanding of the early and special educational needs of children in a different cultural setting.
Explore Antigua, the best-preserved colonial city in Central America and enjoy its natural beauty and historic monuments.
Engage in a service-learning experience to support local children with and without disabilities in an educational setting.

Full Program Details and Application

Global Sport in Africa: the Mother City Experience

Program Faculty & Location

Dr. Kwame Agyemang
Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Program Credit

KHP 474: Global Sport and/or
KHP 395: Independent Study in Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Program Highlights

Explore cultural, social, and market aspects of African sport economy in a regional hub of professional sporting organizations.
Analyze opportunities and challenges in this growing sport economy through visits with local teams, touring event sites, and experiencing events.
Live, work, and practice sports on one of the world’s most beautiful and extensive coastlines. .

Full Program Details and Application

Phone	(859) 323-2106
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