This course will survey key aspects of international education exchange administration, policy, and practice.
Terms Offered
Spring 2021
REGISTRATION CURRENTLY NOT OPEN
Course Details
International Education & Cultural Exchange will survey key aspects of international education exchange administration, policy, and practice. The course is designed to introduce students to various arenas of the international education field with an emphasis on the internationalization efforts of American universities, current trends in the field of international higher education exchange, and the university's role in academic diplomacy efforts.
Number of credits: 3
How You Will Learn and Work
This is a Global Classrooms Connections Course. This course will include a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning. It will allow students to engage with international scholars and practitioners through a guest speaker series. Guest speakers will provide students with insights into the varied ways international education work is carried out around the globe and expand students' international higher education networks.
Cultural Connection
World-wide
General Education Credits
None
School/College
College of Education
Prerequisites & Restrictions
This course is open to only graduate students.
Faculty Highlight
Dr. Taylor Woodman
Dr. Taylor Woodman is an affiliate assistant professor in the International Education Policy program. He has taught courses on topics such as; International Higher Education and International Investigations in Cuba. He has worked in the field of International Education for eleven years and specializes in nontraditional locations and access and inclusion in Education Abroad. Taylor is no stranger to international exchange. He studied abroad in South Africa, Senegal, Brazil, Argentina and Cuba and led his own study abroad courses in Spain, The Netherlands, Ghana, Dominican Republic and Cuba. He is excited to connect educators across borders both in-person and virtually to share in best international practices of education research. He received his Ph.D. in international education policy at the University of Maryland (UMD).
Tuition & Scholarship
Course costs should be calculated based on the university’s standard tuition and fees for undergraduate students and graduate students.
Students enrolled in winter and summer Global Classrooms courses may be eligible for the International Education Scholarship.
Cancellation and Refunds
Global Classrooms courses follow UMD's Schedule Adjustment policies.
Questions & Contact Info
For more course information contact Dr. Taylor Woodman at tcwood@umd.edu.
For general questions, please contact the Global Classrooms team at globalclassrooms@umd.edu.