** There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Field of Study

• Sociology

Program Term(s): Summer I

Budget Sheets :

• Summer I

Location(s)

• TTU Center in Sevilla, Spain

Language of Instruction(s)

• English

Minimum GPA: 2.0

Minimum Classification

• Sophomore

Faculty Leader

• Martha Smithey
• Ori Swed

Program Type: TTU Faculty-Led

Housing Options

• Host Family

Study Abroad Advisors

• Group Advising Session

Scholarship Available: Military and Veteran Program (MVP) Aid Available, Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship

SOC 3300/SOC 7000 Special Topics:  Cross-national Crime examines cross-national and the Spain criminal justice system including a close look at policing, domestic violence, and juvenile delinquency.  Cross-national crime data in Spain, the United States, and other nations are examined to identify patterns of violent offending, property crime, and differences in crime definitions across several nations. Guest speakers include a judge and a juvenile corrections administrator.  (Substitutes for SOC 4325 or counts as a criminology or sociology elective). 

SOC 3300/SOC 7000: Global Terrorism focuses on terrorism as an international phenomenon, exploring its global manifestation and links. The course will explore how terrorist organizations become international actors, operation in multiple countries and utilizing globalization to be more effective. We will also examine the challenges and solutions presented through counter-terrorism policies, as well as their unintended consequences. 

 Both courses end in the Basque Country of Northern Spain, the homeland of Basque ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna or Basque Homeland and Liberty), a Spanish terrorist organization. Here we will examine ETA as an in-depth case study, learning about the organization and its international ties and activities. During this visit, we will have guest lectors and visit local museums related to the conflict. 

Photo of San Sebastian - you will travel here as a group towards the end of the program. 
Photo of Cathedral in Sevilla

Courses Offered
SOC 3300: Cross-National Crime
SOC 3300: Global Terrorism
*Students must take both courses and receive 6 Sociology hours during Summer I session!*

Additional Courses and Course Information
SOC 4307: Individual Studies
SOC 7000: Research Hours
*SOC 3300: Global Terrorism credit can also be applied to Political Science or History credit! Email Dr. Swed for for information*

Estimated Program Fee: TBA

Additional expenses include tuition, fees, travel expenses and more. Be sure to review the total estimated program cost as well as the Process of Paying information.

Program Dates:
May 28 – June 29, 2024
*Program Begins in Sevilla and Ends in Madrid*

Program Open To
All TTU students

Program Fee Includes
Seville TTU Center fees
Ground transportation during program
Host family-stay including 3 meals/day + weekly laundry
International health insurance
Not all meals are covered during overnight excursions excursions

Program Fee Does Not Include
TTU tuition and fees
Airfare to/from Spain
Education Abroad fee ($350)
Meals on excursions
Personal spending money

For more information
SOC 3300 Cross-National Crime - Dr. Martha Smithey
SOC 3300 Global Terrorism - Dr. Ori Swed