Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that seeks to understand, critique, and transform cultural phenomena. Students who have a strong desire to know and value the “other,” to learn about distant cultures, and to work for social equality at home and abroad, will find the intellectual and theoretical tools they need in Cultural Studies.
Major: Global Intedisciplinary Studies offers students the opportunity to major in Cultural Studies. The GIS: Cultural Studies major requires that students study abroad for one semester or a summer program with a minimum length of 6-weeks. Majors are encouraged to consider programs with a strong experiential, hands-on focus.
Majors should review the GIS MAP for additional GIS major information on "Academic Planning" and "Timing" for their study abroad experience..
The Cultural Studies Program encourages students to consider programs that provide practical experiences. Internships, field work and lab research are wonderful ways to gain hands-on, professional experience.
Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available in different regions of the world.
*Villanova Semester: Communication, Society and Marketing in the Italian Context (CoSMIC)
*Villanova Semester: Spanish Language and Culture in Cádiz, Spain
*Villanova Semester: French and Francophone Studies in Lille, France
*Villanova Semester: University of Galway
CIEE Arts + Sciences, University of Ghana
The Education Abroad Network - Study Abroad in South Korea
School for International Training - High impact, deeply immersive global opportunities
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Non-VU partner programs under 6-weeks long must require a petition in order to be approved. Contact your OEA advisor for petition information.
School for International Training - High impact, deeply immersive global opportunities
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If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit Passport Villanova and explore other opportunities.
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 so and the program’s website will list 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 Villanova or other program application deadlines.
There are many scholarships available for students through Villanova University, our partner programs and other external sources. 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 scholarships opportunities found on the OEA website.
