As a UK student, you can study abroad during any term starting the summer after your freshman year. Important factors, like your major, degree plan and progress, budget, and campus involvement, are important factors to determine when and where to study abroad. Early planning will give you more flexibility in program and location choice. Use your Major Advising Page to kickstart your planning process and navigate conversations with your academic and education abroad advisors, as well as your support network and other campus contacts.
College of Social Work
Why should I be interested in Education Abroad?
Education Abroad can help you:
- Complete UK Core General Education Requirements
- Earn credits towards your major, minor, or elective requirements
- Explore new areas of study through general elective courses
- Earn academic credit for an internship or research project
College Contact
Shelita Jackson - Director of BASW Undergraduate Studies and Clinical Assistant Professor
Approving Official: This UK Faculty member can review EA courses relevant to this area of study. They can sign your Academic Approval Form confirming if a course has a UK equivalent course in this department.
Meet Your EA Advisor
Laurence Tuccori - Advisor and Exchange & Direct Programs Coordinator
Advising Areas: College of Education, College of Social Work, National Student Exchange, International Exchange Programs, Direct Programs
Office: 302 Bradley Hall
Highlighted Programs
Highlighted Programs feature education abroad programs that your department has highlighted because they offer coursework that complement your degree requirements or studies at UK.
Partner
Partner programs are run by third party companies whose whole job is facilitating academic experiences abroad. Our partners provide support to students before, during, and after their program and often have on-site staff in your program's host city or country to help with any issues that may arise.
Summer in Scandinavia (DIS)
DIS courses bring you outside the classroom with Field Studies—exploring the city, meeting experts, and gaining firsthand insights into your course topics.
Exchange
An exchange program offers a unique chance to delve into a different culture and academic setting for a full semester or year. They cost closest to your UK cost of attendance, making them a great deal for resident, in-state students.
Direct
Direct enroll programs allow you to enroll directly as a non-degree seeking international student at a partner institution abroad. They're often the lowest cost option for out of state students.
Massey University
Massey is New Zealand’s only multi-campus university, with locations in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. With an 80-year tradition of academic excellence, Massey offers a vast range of subjects, with key emphasis on natural sciences, engineering, creative arts and business.
Faculty-Directed Programs
A faculty-directed education abroad program is a University of Kentucky course designed and led by UK faculty or staff.
Embedded: Restorative Justice and Social Reconciliation in Ireland & Northern Ireland
Faculty & Location
- Dr. Natalie Pope and Dr. Diane Loeffler
- Ireland and Northern Ireland, Europe
Academic Credit
- SW 580: Topical Seminar in Social Work
Program Highlights
- Explore the cultural and historical conflicts between Ireland and Northern Ireland through a social justice perspective.
- Visit historical and even current conflict sites to understand the impact of religion and politics on the two countries.
- Uncover the modern-day reconciliation efforts stemming from the Troubles to current-day community dynamics.
Embedded: Social Work and Healthcare in Panama
Faculty & Location
- Dr. Aubrey Jones
- Panama, Central America
Academic Credit
- SW 580: Topical Seminar in Social Work
Program Highlights
- Explore Panama's social work and public health systems through visits to key institutions and programs.
- Engage in meaningful exchanges with professionals and local leaders, gaining
insight into the country’s social services landscape and community-based approaches. - Gain hands-on understanding of cultural perspectives through immersive experiences in rural and urban communities.