Overview:
Internationalization of higher education and globalization are at the forefront of our field. The global nature of our society and the impact of globalization on education within the United States require educational administrators to have more knowledge of other educational systems. Further, as we prepare educators to work in diverse settings, this program will begin to frame how culture impacts education systems. An in-country experience allows for immersion in a different culture and a better appreciation of the context in which education is conducted outside of the US. This course involves travel to an international site location and immersion in a foreign culture to allow for the study of educational topics in context. The course sites for this course vary over time.  Pre-trip and post-trip work is common.

The program is a collaboration between the W&M School of Education and the Global Education Office.

About W&M Embedded Programs:
W&M Embedded programs are led by W&M faculty, and students will receive W&M credits. All courses must be taken for a grade, which will be calculated into their GPA. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:
All information regarding Embedded programs is subject to change. Anything below listed as "TBD" will be updated as information is fully confirmed - students who open applications with information listed as "TBD" will be sent an email once that information is updated and confirmed. 

Location Information:
The program will be based in Ireland, beginning and ending in Dublin. Anticipated sites include Dublin, Galway, and Sligo.

Student Eligibility: 
In person graduate/PhD students (part-time and full-time) are eligible to apply to this program and scholarship. There are no pre-requisites. 
Online graduate and Executive Education students (part-time and full-time) are eligible to apply to this program and scholarship, however students must be aware that program dates will overlap with the of spring and summer 2025 online courses. They will be expected to keep up with both study abroad program academics AND their traditional online courses. There are no pre-requisites.  Also, please check with your academic advisor and/or department chair how or if this course will count in your degree plan.

Course Information:
EPPL/EDUC 500: Global Studies in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Educational Planning, Policy, and Leadership.

Required Text: 
Slimbach, R. (2010).  Becoming world wise:  A guide to global learning.  Sterling, VA:  Stylus Publishing, LLC. (Available through W&M Libraries: https://wm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01COWM_INST/g9pr7p/alma991033123128603196)

Fleming, T., Loxley, A., & Finnegan, F. (2017). Access and Participation in Irish Higher Education. Palgrave Macmillan UK. (Available through W&M Libraries: https://wm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01COWM_INST/g9pr7p/alma991033002484903196)

W&M Faculty:
Chelsea Smith, PhD (csmith12@wm.edu)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education, W&M School of Education

Dates:
Arrival: May 20, 2025
Departure: May 30, 2025
*Please keep in mind that in order to arrive in country on this date you will need to depart the US at least one day prior. 

Important Dates:
Application Due ($75): October 24, 2024
Deposit Due ($525): December 17, 2024
Balance Due: April 1, 2025
*A $75 application fee applies, to be paid to the Bursar’s Office. Please note that the deposit fee is non-refundable.

Application fee information:
The application fee ($75) is due by the deadline and should be paid online at the GEO Marketplace Store. Whoever is making the payment will need student 93#, email, and phone number. The application fee is refundable in the event that you are not accepted into the program or the program is canceled by W&M. ​

Program Fees:
Program Cost: $3,525
Includes: Excursions, accommodations, in country transportation, some meals, international health insurance. 
Does not include: tuition, flights, personal expenses, some meals, US transportation, required texts.
For more information on the breakdown of program fees please visit our budget sheet (coming soon). 

Funding:
Scholarship for this program is available. The application can be found at https://studyabroad.wm.edu/?go=embeddedscholarship
Please open a scholarship application AFTER opening a program application to avoid technical difficulties
Funding will be awarded based on financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. 

Eligibility:

• Students cannot be on academic or disciplinary probation during time abroad and must be eligible to take classes at the W&M Williamsburg campus to study abroad. 

• For more information about eligibility, please visit our Policies that Affect You page.

Questions:
Please contact the Program Director or Sylvia Mitterndorfer (smmitt@wm.edu)