Title of Proposed Program*
Previous titles, for example, have included "Health and Healing in Guatemala," "Doing Business in South Africa," and "Literary Ireland."
Program Location*
Indicate specific location(s) of the program.
Proposed semester or term program will be offered*
Traditionally, Learning Abroad programs at Rutgers-Camden have been offered during the Fall or Spring terms, which provides periods of travel in Winterim, March, or May and enables students to qualify for financial aid by enrolling full-time.
Course Number(s)
Courses must be listed by special permission (to add and drop). As sections are not recognized in the student billing system, each course must have a unique course number. Many departments in Arts and Sciences created courses like "50:350:389,390 Department of English Learning Abroad Program. Learning Abroad faculty should apply to be designated as “XPL” (Experiential Learning) credit in the current General Education curriculum. Some faculty leaders may apply for additional Engaged Civic Learning credit, in addition to other possible categories. Typically, Learning Abroad courses are offered for three credits. Collaboration on travel destinations between faculty members within or between academic units may suggest either distinct course numbers or, when a course is team-taught, two options: a single course number or cross-listings between units.
Time period of travel*
Give rough dates or exact dates if available.
Previous occasions when you have offered this program
Give semester and year for each.
Describe the program, with emphasis on the integration of the travel experience with the course material*
Course design should include a learning experience involving the period before, during, and after the travel portion of the program. Experiential Learning courses should include the characteristics and learning outcomes as described in the General Education curriculum.
Provide a rough itinerary*
Describe the program's activities in the travel portion, including any service or experiential learning component of the program. Identify on-site organizations or agencies with which you plan to collaborate.
Describe the proposed course meeting format and schedule*
Course design should include a learning experience involving the period before, during, and after the travel portion of the program. Programs involving distance or on-line learning must comply with university regulations and with applicable standards obtaining in the department or school sponsoring the program. Expand as necessary.
Indicate any restrictions on enrollment*
For example, "sophomores and above"; "English majors only;" "Prerequisite course(s) needed." PLEASE NOTE: making restrictions should be balanced against reducing the potential market for the program.
Has your course been approved by your dean or department chair?*
Notice of acceptance will be copied to the appropriate official in your department or school.
