2025–26 Study Away Courses
Batten University offers faculty-led study away courses that include a travel component to a domestic or international destination. Courses run during January Term, the academic year, and Summer Session. For more information about individual courses, contact the faculty instructor directly.
Global Engagement Course Grants are available to help offset the cost of study away courses taken during the academic year.
See grant details and eligibility below, or apply now.
January 2026
SPAN 310: Spanish Speaking Localities and Culture
Examines the relationship between geography, natural and urban landscapes, and the cultural richness of Ecuador. Students visit Quito, Cuenca (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and smaller villages in the Napo Region.
Contact: Dr. Felipe Hugueño
Spring 2026
HUM 201: Topics in Religion — Oxford Faith and Literature
Takes students to Oxford and surrounding areas to explore the literature and world of C.S. Lewis, tracing the footsteps of the authors who influenced him and connecting their sites with his writings.
Contact: Dr. Terry Lindvall
POLS 346/347: Model United Nations
Participation in the National Model UN Conference in New York City, replicating the process international learners use to find solutions to major global problems.
Contact: Dr. Modupe Oshikoya
Summer 2026
CLAS 356: Heroes, Kings, Tyrants — The Cradle of Democracy in Greece
A 15-day journey through Greece’s historic cities and archaeological sites, exploring the legacy of ancient Greece — from Spartan military training to the philosophical roots of democracy — and its relevance to leadership and governance today.
Contact: Dr. Benjamin Haller
Global Engagement Course Grants
The Office of Global Engagement offers course grants to help offset the cost of enrolling in a Batten University study away course during the academic year. SHIPP grants are available for study away courses taken during the Summer Session.
Eligibility
- Enrolled as a full-time student at Batten University during the current academic year
- Minimum GPA of 2.7
- Demonstrate significant financial need (through FAFSA’s Student Aid Index and a Need Statement)
- Submit an application to your chosen study away course before the grant deadline
- Pay the study away course deposit before the grant deadline
Award Criteria
- Financial need
- Academic performance
- Quality of the Global Engagement Statement
- Priority given to students enrolled in 4-credit courses and those who have not previously received an Athenaeum Global Engagement Grant
Questions? Contact globalengagement@batten.edu.
Past Study Away Destinations
Over the years, Batten University faculty have led courses to destinations across six continents.