DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students pay tuition and fees directly to the host university abroad, coordinated by the USC Study Abroad office. Terms can include summer, semester, or an academic year. Students operate independently to take courses from an approved academic institution, and live on-campus or within the local community. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Fall 2025 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Education Abroad Programs & ServicesdefinitionEducation Abroad Programs & Services - Education Abroad Programs and Services facilitate and oversee student participation in educational experiences that occur in countries outside the institution's home country. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Study Abroad |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Academic Affairs |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | International Programs |
UnitUnit - University organization | Study Abroad |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | Experiential Learning Opportunity
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Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 180 - 239 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | See Academic Bulletin for Course Prerequisites |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Group training / class session(s) |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Global learningdefinitionGlobal learning - Explore cultures, life experiences, and worldviews different from your own; apply and practice global/intercultural knowledge and skills.
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Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Intercultural knowledge and competencedefinitionIntercultural knowledge and competence - Apply and/or practice cultural self-awareness, worldview frameworks, empathy, verbal and non-verbal communication, curiosity, and openness. Specialized knowledge and skillsdefinitionSpecialized knowledge and skills - Specific to a course, major, discipline, or career field. |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | External agency (employer, college, school, community agency) |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Group / class session with faculty member |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | With partner or supervisor external to USC |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | - |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric (Archived) |