Most, if not all, of the societal problems or challenges we face are transnational or global in nature.  These problems like global climate change, pandemics or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are global challenges that do not belong to a single country.  These are "problems without passports."

USC students have the opportunity this summer to participate in six Problems Without Passports courses that combine problem-based or inquiry learning research exercises with study in a foreign country, Washington D.C., or Los Angeles. Learn more about problem-based learning.

For an article about the program, visit our news website.

Summer 2010 Courses

• Anthropology 499, The Global Performance of Healing (Brazil)
• Biological Sciences 499, The Ocean in a Changing World (Catalina Island) 
• Environmental Studies 499, Human Health and Global Biodiversity (Catalina Island)
• Environmental Studies 499, Integrated Ecosystems Management in Micronesia: Biodiversity and Conservation (Guam and Palau)
• Environmental Studies 499, The Role of the Environment in the Collapse of Human Societies: The Ancient Mayan Civilization (Belize)
• History 499, Genocide: Origins, Motives, Resistance and Prevention: The Case of the Holocaust (Berlin)
• International Relations 318, Conflict Resolution and Peace Research (Cambodia)
• International Relations 386, International Terrorism and Liberal Democracy: A Critical Case Study of Egypt (Cairo)
• International Relations 445, US Defense and Foreign Policy: Nonproliferation and Weapons of Mass Destruction (Washington D.C.)