Special Academic Programs International Studies Samford offers other opportunities to travel and study in foreign countries either for credit or on a noncredit basis. The purpose of these programs is to expose students and faculty to the peoples and cultures of other nations, to provide on-site observation of historical, scientific, and cultural phenomena, and to provide opportunities for foreign language study within the cultural context of the target languages. Before registration in any study-abroad program, please see the appropriate office for the policy. Al Akhawayn University Exchange, Morocco An exchange program with Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco, began in the 1997-98 academic year. Al Akhawayn is a new American-style university founded by the King of Morocco.
All instruction is in English.
Undergraduate programs are offered through the schools of Business Administration, Social Sciences, and General Engineering. Samford students in Business or the Arts and Sciences disciplines should find comparable coursework available at Al Akhawayn. In addition, students interested in studying the Arabic language have access to a full range of Arabic studies. Arabic is not required. The second language used in Morocco is French, thus students with some French will be able to increase facility with the language while studying at Al Akhawayn.