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Major Advising Page - 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 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.

Timing
For psychology majors, study abroad is easiest during the summer after 1st year and into rising-senior year. Students wishing to study abroad for a semester must work with their academic advisor as early as possible. Senior year study abroad must be approved by the College.

Due to sequencing, students should work with their academic adviser to determine the best time to study abroad. Students must request approval to study abroad during their senior year.

 

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

Arcadia Abroad - University of Otago

Arcadia Abroad - ISI Umbra Institute - Perugia

DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia

IES Abroad - Vienna, Psychology and Social Sciences

University of Minnesota - Psychology & Research in Madrid

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. Keep in mind, if it doesn't appear on this page, above, it will need to be approved by the Villanova Spanish program.

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.  

Arcadia Abroad - University College London Summer School

Boston University - Summer Internship

DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia

IES Abroad - Vienna Summer Psychology

University of Minnesota - Psychology & Research in Madrid

Looking for more? 
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit Passport Villanova and explore other opportunities.
Programs that don't appear on the list, above, need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Spanish program.

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 a Villanova or program application deadlines.

There are many 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 scholarships opportunities found on the OEA website.