
Location
Harvest Caye, New Orleans, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, Belize, USA, Mexico, Honduras,
Program Description
One important factor in being an effective leader is having a high level of cultural competence. Cultural competency can be defined as the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from cultures different than your own. With over 20 different nationalities represented in the workforce of one ship, the cruise industry is the perfect environment to observe intercultural experiences where the US context is not the norm. As a part of this course, students will learn about cultural competency in the workplace and how increasing this competency can increase leadership effectiveness.
This course will take place asynchronously prior to and after the cruise and synchronously aboard the cruise ship. Students are expected to attend required cruise sessions intended for students to learn about the organization structure of the cruise ship and class discussions. In addition to the time on the ship, please plan for two additional meetings outside of the course time:
1) A meeting prior to embarkation
2) A meeting to discuss the personal reflections during the final week of the semester.
These meetings will be scheduled during the semester and will most likely take place via Zoom.
Location Description
This will be a 7-day cruise beginning in New Orleans and traveling to two locations in Mexico, Belize, and Honduras.
Director
Gilpatrick Hornsby | hornsbgd@jmu.edu | Hospitality Sport and Recreation Management
Tiffany Hornsby | hornsbtc@jmu.edu | Graduate Psychology
Accommodations
Housing will be provided on the ship. Students will share a room with other participants.
Meals will be provided on the ship. Students will have an included meal plan but can also visit specialty dining options at their own expense.
Additional Items to Consider
Passports are not required but strongly encouraged.
Pre-program work required.
Applicant Criteria
Applicants must have a GPA minimum of 2.0
Students must be a part of the JMU Honors Program or the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management.
All class levels are welcomed.
Application Process
This list serves as an application preview. To apply, students will need to complete the following:
- Study Abroad Online Application ($40 fee)
- Short Essay
- Portfolio (1-2 minute video explaining: 1- Why you would like to take the cruise course and 2- What do you hope to learn about cultural competency and leadership)
- Attendance at program info session required
Further details and instructions about these application requirements will be available upon log-in.
Application Deadline
Dates
All dates are tentative and subject to change
Courses
HON 300: Leadership at Sea: An Exploration of Cultural Competency (3 credits)
HM 298: Leadership at Sea: An Exploration of Cultural Competency (3 credits)
Courses listed here are to be used as a general guideline for program curriculum. *All courses are considered pending until approved by the Academic Department, Program, and/or College.