PSYCHOLOGY
Studying Psychology abroad will help majors be exposed to human behavior in other cultures, advance their studies, assist in building academic and professional networks in an international setting, and develop cultural literacy by travelling outside their comfort zone and expanding personal experiences.
Psychology majors must begin the study abroad advising process as early as possible to ensure that study abroad fits into the four-year curriculum. A student who targets a future semester for study abroad by the end of their first year and discusses that plan with their academic advisor is more likely to do a semester abroad that does not complicate filling the requirements for the major.
You should speak with your PBS advisor as early as possible to let them know your interest in studying abroad. Your PBS advisor will help you identify which semester or summer it would be best for you to go abroad and assist you in planning when you should take courses to meet prerequisites and preferred course sequences.
Specific things to consider:
- Planning ahead is essential for students thinking of going abroad during their junior or senior (with approval) year.
- Planning ahead for sophomore year is crucial for PSY-BS and CBN majors.
- PSY 2100 is only offered fall semester and should be taken as early as possible, preferably during the sophomore year. Students considering going abroad fall sophomore, junior or senior year (with approval) must plan accordingly.
- Cannot be taken abroad: PSY 5150, PSY 5250, CBN 5000, Capstone Courses.
- No more than two 2 PSY/CBN courses may be taken during a semester abroad
Search the OEA Course Approval History database to select from more than 3,000 study abroad courses that have already been pre-approved for liberal education requirements and a growing list of technical courses.
The Course Approval History database is not exhaustive and students can work with an OEA advisor to submit additional courses for review.
Don't forget - CLAS has a list of policies and limitations specifically focused on study abroad. Make sure you're aware of these as you plan your overseas experience.
Semester
- Fall Sophomore Year through Spring Junior Year
- Fall Senior Year - Must have departmental and College approval
*OEA can assist with this petition process
Summer
- After 1st, 2nd and 3rd year.
- Study abroad after senior (4th) year not permitted.
Students should work with their academic advisor to determine the best time to study abroad.
Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available through your study abroad program.
*Villanova University - Irish Studies at the University of Galway
University of Otago through Arcadia Abroad
ISI Perugia, the Umbra Institute through Arcadia Abroad
DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia
IES Abroad - Vienna, Psychology and Social Sciences
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different. Visit Passport Villanova to discover other programs.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list the most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.
*Villanova Summer at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea
DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia
IES Abroad - Vienna Summer Psychology
Boston University - Summer Internship
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different. Visit Passport Villanova to discover other programs.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list the most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.
It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than a Villanova or program application deadlines.
There are many study abroad scholarships available for students through Villanova University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.
Browse the scholarship opportunities found on the OEA website.