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Current Faculty Led Trips

Easily apply for a specific course by clicking its "Application + Information" link and following instructions. Need help? check out the FAQ at go.wcu.edu/facultyledstudents or make an appointment with us via Navigate.

Don't see the course you want?
It may be pending official approval for recruitment. Check back regularly for new additions and trip updates.

  

Upcoming Faculty-Led Courses

Eligibility requirements and the proposed cost for each course are available under "Application + Information" . Please read this information first before reaching out to leaders.

Program questions? Reach out to program leaders using provided email addresses.
Technical problems? Email facultyledtravel@wcu.edu for assistance

FYI - Students from other NC universities

Starting Summer 2025, select faculty-led programs have been made available to you! Programs accepting non-WCU students from other universities in NC are identified with **

Detailed information about the enrollment process will be available soon. In the meantime please contact facultyledtravel@wcu.edu for more information.

FYI - Students from other NC universities

Starting Summer 2025, select faculty-led programs have been made available to you! Programs accepting non-WCU students from other universities in NC are identified with **

Detailed information about the enrollment process will be available soon. In the meantime please contact facultyledtravel@wcu.edu for more information.

BIOL 493/593: Island Evolution & Conservation (HBS Galapagos Field Course)
Participants will be enrolled in one of these courses.
There is a not-for-credit enrollment available for professionals and community members.

Application + Information
Credits: 5 or 0 (see above)
Leader: James Costa (costa@wcu.edu); Katherine Mathews (kmathews@wcu.edu)

EDM 457: Understanding Terrorism in Ireland
Fall Break Alternative
Supplimental course for either EDM 457 or CJ 354

Application + Information
Credits: 1
Leaders: Regina Cline (rcline@wcu.edu); Molly McDowell (mcdowellm@wcu.edu)


These programs are currently at capacity and have chosen to pause the acceptance of applications. If more spots open up, the program will be relisted above.

Applications have closed for these programs. Many are "repeat" programs, which will likely run again at a future dates. Questions? Reach out to the program leader via the provided email.

PT 880: Addressing Global Health Issues in Central America

Application + Information
Credits: 3
Leader: Todd Watson

EDCI 393 / SPED 682: Education and Culture of Ireland
Participants will be enrolled in one of these courses. Enrollment in an additional research course is optional.

Application + Information
Credits: 3 - 6
Leaders: Tammy Barron, tlbarron@wcu.edu, Jennifer Barrett-Tatum, jabarrett@wcu.edu, and Brad Witzel, bwitzel@wcu.edu

ACCT 660: International Accounting

Application + Information
Credits: 3
Leaders: Doug Parker rdparker@wcu.edu 

ENGR 365: Global Engineering and Technology
HIST 308: Explorations of Regional History -
 Japan
Participants will be enrolled in both courses

Application + Information
Credits: 6
Leaders: Yanjun Yan and Gael Graham

GER 240/ GER 493: German Language and Culture
Participants will be enrolled in one of these courses

Application + Information
Credits: 6
Leader: Will Lehman welehman@wcu.edu 

FPA 101: The London Theatre Experience
Application + Information

Credits: 3
Leaders: George Brown ghbrown@wcu.edu, and Tory Depew vdepew@wcu.edu 

JPN 306/493: Immersion Experience in Japan

Application + Information
Credits: 6
Leader: Yumiko Ono yono@wcu.edu

FIN 493 / MGT 493: Navigating Diverse Markets & Economies
Participants will be enrolled in both courses

Application + Information
Credits: 6
Leaders: Yue Hillon and Gary Curnutt

SPAN 394: WCU Spanish Program in Costa Rica

Application + Information
Credits: 6
Leaders: Michael Martinez and David Jons

PRM 427/EOE 627: Boundary Waters Canoeing Expedition
Participants will be enrolled in one of these courses

Application + Information
Credits: 4
Leaders: Andrew Bobilya and Paul Stonehouse

EDPY 493/593/793: Literacy in Andean Ecuador
Participants will be enrolled in one of these courses

Application + Information
Credits: 3
Leader: Patricia Bricker, bricker@wcu.edu in partnership with Rural Education Advancement and Development (READ)

HEAL 123/SPAN 394: Walking the Camino
Participants will be enrolled in one of these courses

Application + Information
Credits: 3
Leaders: Lori Oxford and Todd Watson

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