The College of Global Studies
The College of Global Studies (formerly Arcadia’s Center for Education Abroad)—a college known internationally for academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and a wide range of academic programs, including study in top universities and in Arcadia study and research centers around the world, academic certificate programs, a co-curricular learning program and certificate, international internships, faculty and student exchanges, research programs, and service learning projects—with more than 100 programs in 14 countries.
As Arcadia University continues to expand its commitment to preparing the leaders of tomorrow through global experiences with cultures, places, people, and languages around the world, The College of Global Studies plays a key role in the University mission of preparing students for life in a rapidly changing global society.
Vice President: Dr. Nicolette DeVille Christensen
Founding Dean: Dr. Dennis Dutschke
Centers: The Center for Research and Assessment, Arcadia Center in Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland), Arcadia Center in Granada, Arcadia Center in Great Britain (London), Arcadia Center for Hellenic, Mediterranean and Balkan Studies (Athens), Arcadia Center in Ireland (Dublin), Arcadia Center in Italy (Rome), Arcadia Center in New Zealand (Queenstown, NZ), The Arcadia Center for Catalan, Spanish & Mediterranean Studies (Barcelona), Arcadia Center in Scotland (Edinburgh), Arcadia Center in South Africa, Arcadia Center for East African Studies, Arcadia Center in Wales
The College of Global Studies
- The first college dedicated to international education and education abroad to be fully integrated into the academic and administrative core of a university in the U.S.
- Located in Larsen Hall on the main campus in Glenside, Pa., and extending around the world to study and research centers in 14 countries.
- Confirmation of the University’s commitment to the full integration of global study and research within the life and academic mission of the University.
- Formerly the Center for Education Abroad, The College of Global Studies is the home of one of the largest, oldest and most respected university-based study abroad programs in the nation, dating to Arcadia’s first study abroad experience which examined the challenges of rebuilding Europe in 1948.
- More than 100 programs at the top universities and sites in the world, with opportunities to study abroad in nearly every discipline with full-year and short-term study abroad programs for undergraduates (including first-year students) and graduates.
- Study abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students, special focus study and research programs for freshmen, academic degree programs, certificate programs, co-curricular learning initiatives, academic research opportunities, internship programs, faculty and student exchanges, and service learning projects.
- Educating approximately 3,000 students from Arcadia University and colleges and universities in the U.S., through semester, year, summer and short-term programming.
- Education abroad programs of the highest academic quality, ensured by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Arcadia University faculty oversight, and The College’s standards and assessment policy.
- Arcadia University Undergraduate Certificates offered entirely abroad, beginning with the Certificate in Mediterranean Studies awarded for combined study in Spain, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey.
- The first Co-Curricular Learning Certificate in the field of study abroad that recognizes non-academic co-curricular learning experiences.
- A comprehensive and health and safety program, overseen by the College’s Director of Health, Safety and Security, which serves as a model for the university.
- The Center for Research and Assessment, the focal point of scholarly activity and collaboration in the areas of international education and education abroad.
