College of Education

Programs

China	Morocco	Ethiopia
Mexico	Sweden	Norway

Study Abroad Programs

• China - Sichuan Normal University Experimental School, Chengdu
  - Program Director: Dr. Yali Zhao
• Norway - Issues in International Education, European member countries of the European Teacher Education Network (ETEN) - Program Director: Dr.  John Kesner
• Sweden - Issues in International Education, European member countries of the European Teacher Education Network (ETEN)
  - Program Director: Dr. Lynn Hart
• Mexico - Cultural Immersion Experience and Seminar, Xalapa 
  - Program Director: Dr. Laura Meyers 
• Ethiopia - Exploring the Impact of historical and Cultural Contexts on the Ethiopian Education System
  -  Program Director: Dr. John Kesner
• Morrocco - Ethnomathematics in Morocco-North Africa
  - Program Director: Dr. Iman Chahine

For questions about the Study Abroad programs, please contact the program directors.

Exchange Programs

Exchange programs in the College of Education differ from study abroad opportunities as they involve a mutual exchange of students with foreign universities. Students from Georgia State University and the foreign univeristy enroll and attend the respective host institution for a semester or year of study and internship.

The College of Education currently has exchange agreements with the following international univeristies:

• China - Sichuan Normal University
• Korea - Sookmyung Women's University
• Jordan - Yarmouk University
• Turkey - Uludag University 
• Denmark - Hojvangseminariet  and  Silkeborg Seminarium, via University College
• The Netherlands - Hogeschool Zeeland, Hogeschool Van Gronigen, Hogeschool Haagse
                                          Hogeschool Rotterdam and Hogeschool Omstreken
• Sweden - Malmo University
• Switzerland - Zurich Univerity
• Norway - Oslo University College, Faculty of Education and International Studies 

Memorandum of Coopertation

The College of Education currently has memorandum of cooperation with the following international universities:

• Turkey - Uludag University
• South Africa - University of Stellenbosch

Visiting Scholars and Students (J-1 Visa)

The College of Education welcomes students and scholars from other countries to join our programs and community at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. The Office of International Programs in the College of Education with GSU International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) offers administrative assistance and support in hosting international students and scholars.

Documents

• COE Hosting Guidlines (PDF)
• COE Nomination Form
• J-1 Exchange Visitor Request Form (PDF)
• J-1 Insurance Compliance Form (PDF)

More detailed information about J-1 students services and process can be found on the International Student & Scholar Services webpage. 

For general questions about the programs, please contact the International Programs Coordinator, Ms. Yunkyung Chang-Hoffman via email at ykhoffman@gsu.edu.