Monmouth Global Seminars (Faculty-Led Study Abroad)

Monmouth Global Seminars are short-term, faculty-led study abroad programs that foster academic achievement and improve students’ global understanding. These seminars serve a variety of students in disciplines across the university and often fit students’ budgets and busy calendars. Annually more than 100 Monmouth University students venture abroad in this manner.

Explore All Our Global Seminar Programs:

🔹SW-689 Global Mental Health – Italy

Who: Graduate students in Social Work (Clinical Practice with Families & Children specialization)

What: Explore mental health services in Italy, compare with the U.S., and gain real-world experience.

🗓️ When: Course Enrollment: 25/SC – International Program: 07/16/25 to 07/26/25

📍 Destination: Italy

🔹 Upcoming Info Sessions: TBD

💡Application Deadline: 03/21/25

🔹CJ-582 International Policing and Public Safety Leadership

Who: Graduate students in Criminal Justice

What: Study international policing strategies and leadership styles, with a focus on Ireland’s approach. 

🗓️ When: Course Enrollment: 25/SE – International Program: 07/12/25 to 07/18/25

📍 Destination: Ireland

🔹 Upcoming Info Sessions: TBD

💡Application Deadline: 03/21/25

🔹PC-650 Transformational Travel

Who: Junior/Senior undergraduates & graduate students in Counseling

What: Explore spirituality and counseling in an international setting to understand different faiths and existential meanings.

🗓️ When: Course Enrollment: 25/FA – International Programs: 01/02/26 to 01/17/26

📍 Destination: India

🔹 Upcoming Info Sessions: 3/7 @ 3 PM | 4/4 @ 5 PM | 4/9 @ 11 AM [ Click here to access that zoom link]

💡Application Deadline: 05/16/25

🔹BY-317 Tropical Island Ecology

Who: Undergraduate students in MEBP or Biology

What: Study marine ecosystems, island ecology, and sustainable development in the Caribbean. 

🗓️ When: Course Enrollment: 26/SP – International Program: 01/07/26 to 01/17/26

📍 Destination: Eleuthera, Bahamas

🔹 Upcoming Info Sessions: TBD

💡Application Deadline: 09/21/25

🔹ED-300 Education and Culture

Who: Undergraduate Education students

What: Teach in P-12 schools abroad and gain 40 hours of international clinical practice

🗓️ When: Course Enrollment: 26/SP – International Program:12/30/25 to 01/14/26

📍 Destination: Nassau, Bahamas

🔹 Upcoming Info Sessions: TBD

💡Application Deadline: 09/21/25

🔹 GO-398 Environment, Social Equity & Sustainability

Who: Undergraduate students

What: Hands-on experience with sustainability projects and community resilience in Cuba

🗓️ When: Course Enrollment: 26/SP – International Program: 01/03/26 to 01/17/26

📍 Destination: Cuba

🔹 Upcoming Info Sessions: TBD

💡Application Deadline: 09/21/25

🔹PE-222 International Outdoor Adventure Education

Who: Undergraduate students

What: Adventure activities like whitewater rafting, ziplining, and surfing in Costa Rica.

🗓️ When: Course Enrollment: 26/SP – International Program: 03/13/26 to 03/22/2026

📍 Destination: Costa Rica

🔹 Upcoming Info Sessions: TBD

💡Application Deadline: 10/16/25

🔹 PY-498 Ecopsychology Immersive: Peace in the Wild Alps

Who: Undergraduate students

What: Learn about the connection between mental health and nature in the Austrian Alps & Germany.

🗓️ When: Course Enrollment: 26/SA – International Program: 05/30/26 to 06/06/26

📍 Destination: Austria & Germany

🔹 Upcoming Info Sessions: 4/23 @ 3 PM In Person (Psychology Conference Room Howard Hall) | 4/8 @ 7 PM [ Click here to access that zoom link]

💡Application Deadline: 02/15/26

🔹SW-698 Global Mental Health – Germany

Who: Graduate students in Social Work (Clinical Practice with Families & Children specialization)

What: Compare mental health services between the U.S. and Germany, gaining real-world experience. 

🗓️ When: Course Enrollment: 26/SB – International Program: 06/02/26 to 06/13/26

📍 Destination: Germany

🔹 Upcoming Info Sessions: TBD

💡Application Deadline: 02/15/26