Pedagogy of Short-Term Study-Abroad Programs in Criminal Justice

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

Study abroad programs for criminal justice majors have exploded during the last decade. Moving towards globalization and understanding criminal justice from an international perspective encourages short term study abroad programs and leads to student learning beyond the text book Short-term programs are increasing in popularity because it is affordable, appealing to students, allows for a structured academic internship placement abroad, and it allows students to gain experience by enhancing their understanding of the discipline from a global perspective. A well conducted faculty led study abroad program focuses on establishing curriculum pedagogy in a global context.

Sub Unit

• Area VIII: Roundtables

Chair

• Hamin Shabazz, Stevenson University

Discussants

• Katie Swope, Stevenson University

• Geetha Suresh, Stevenson University

• Emmanuelle Klossou, Stevenson University

• Frederick Bealefeld, III, Stevenson University