Location
Philipsburg, St. Johns, Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie, Cape Liberty, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, USA
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 on an 11-day cruise. Students are expected to attend required cruise sessions intended for students to learn about the organizational structure of the cruise ship and class sessions. Cultural exploration days will take place when the ship is at port and will include a combination of faculty-led and student-led experiences. In addition to the time on the cruise, please plan for two additional meetings outside of the course time:
- A meeting during the Fall Semester
- A meeting prior to embarkation
Watch this short video to learn more about students' experiences during Leadership at Sea:
Location Description
Cape Liberty, New Jersey; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Johns, Antigua; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Cape Liberty, New Jersey
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
If taking HON 300, students must be a part of the JMU Honors program.
Open to all undergraduate majors and class levels.
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
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: Exploring Cultural Competency (3 credits)
HM 298: Leadership at Sea: Exploring 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.