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 study 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 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.
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 all-inclusive 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.