Canvas Course Structure and Administration of GEA 2952

Purpose: This procedure establishes the administration and structure of the GEA 2952 Canvas course for study abroad programs at Palm Beach State College. It is designed to ensure a consistent, multidisciplinary learning experience while streamlining course management and assignment tracking.

Course Section Assignment:

Each study abroad program will be assigned one section of the GEA 2952 course, regardless of whether the program is led by a single faculty member or by two Group Leads.
In programs with two Group Leads representing different academic disciplines (e.g., one teaching LIT 1000 and the other teaching ARH 1000), only one section of GEA 2952 will be used for both instructors. This approach supports a truly multidisciplinary academic experience.

Course Content and Structure:

The GEA 2952 course is pre-templated with foundational preparatory content for study abroad students, which is already loaded into the Canvas course shell. *Pictured below

For multidisciplinary programs, the course also includes two skeleton modules titled “Academic Course Content”. Each Group Lead is responsible for developing and designing content and assignments that directly align with their academic discipline and enrich the study abroad experience. *Pictured below is where their content would be placed

Please note that this is a 1-credit course spanning a 1–2-week travel experience; kindly ensure that your assignments and course content are appropriately scaled to reflect the intended student workload

Student Participation and Assignment Requirements:

All study abroad participants are required to complete and submit both “Academic Course Content” modules, regardless of their enrollment in the corresponding 3-credit academic courses.
For example: If a study abroad program, “London and Paris,” enrolls a total of 25 students—

10 students from LIT 1000
10 students from ARH 1000
and 5 students from neither, they are just enrolled in the GEA 2952 (1-credit course) alone

… then, all 25 students must complete and submit both the LIT 1000 and ARH 1000 modules that are located in the same Canvas Course Shell. This ensures a comprehensive, multidisciplinary learning experience that enhances both critical thinking and academic enrichment.

Course Management and Tracking:

Using a single Canvas course section per program provides a seamless approach to course management for all Group Leads.
All student assignments—such as video reflections, journaling, applied essays, and other submissions—will be tracked within the designated GEA 2952 course, ensuring consistent monitoring and evaluation of student progress.

Note: All students enrolled in a study abroad program are required to take the GEA 2952: Globalization – Study Abroad Experience, 1-credit course. However, while this course is mandatory for every participant (student), enrollment in the associated 3-credit course(s), For Example: LIT 1000 and ARH 1000, may vary. Some students might have already completed these courses or find that they are not necessary for their degree track. Regardless, participation in GEA 2952 is required and essential for all study abroad students to ensure a comprehensive and unified preparatory experience.

This procedure is intended to maintain the integrity and excellence of PBSC’s study abroad programs while supporting a multidisciplinary academic approach. Group Leads will use the pre-templated course as a foundation, tailoring additional content to meet the unique needs of their study abroad experience.