Global Engagement

The School of Education’s global programs offer opportunities on several continents for travel, research, and study. Students and faculty explore comparative education and other disciplines in a variety of settings and develop cultural understanding as they prepare to impact the world.

School of Education Global Engagement

Baylor Education in Italy
May mini-semester

Graduate Academic Program

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction leads this two-week program that takes graduate students into Italian schools, including schools in the Montessori, Pestalozzi, and Reggio Emilia traditions. Students interact with Italian professors, teachers, and students.

Educational Psychology in Costa Rica
May mini-semester

Graduate Academic Program

Graduate students travel to southern Costa Rica, venturing beyond tourist-filled locations and into less populated areas to visit local schools and work with nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations. Graduate students from all programs are eligible.

Baylor Emerging Education Scholars in England
4 weeks in November - December

Graduate Academic Program

Graduate students may earn course credit toward the MSEd, MA, or PhD degree by participating in this international teaching and research experience in schools in London/Kingston-Upon-Thames, equipping them with a global perspective on teaching and learning.

Baylor Interns in England
4 weeks in November - December

Undergraduate (seniors) Academic Program

School of Education senior education majors spend three weeks in London/Kingston-Upon-Thames partnership schools teaching, observing, and researching with weekends and a fourth week for travel to other locations in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Interns in Australia
Fall - 4 weeks in November

Undergraduate (seniors) Academic Program 

Senior education majors spend three weeks teaching in the Camp Hill area of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, with weekends and a fourth week for travel to other locations in Australia and New Zealand.

Liverpool Hope University
Fall or Spring

Undergraduate Semester Abroad

This full-semester study-abroad, tuition-exchange program is ideal for Baylor sophomore education majors; freshmen may also be considered. Students live on or near the campus of Liverpool Hope and experience the British culture while taking courses pre-approved for Baylor credit.

Kenya Naomi’s Village
Mid to Late May

Undergraduate or Graduate Missions Trip

Naomi’s Village is a Kenyan children’s home and school founded by Baylor graduates. A multi-disciplinary Baylor team will travel to Naomi’s Village in Maai Mahiu, and the education team will work with students and teachers, plus explore research opportunities.

Costa Rica Spring Break
Spring Break

Undergraduate or Graduate Missions Trip

Students will be based in San Jose, Costa Rica, working with the students at El Colegio Técnico in Heredia, with day trips to volcanos and waterfalls. The trip focuses on helping Costa Rica students with English language skills.